Is it possible to finish your degree in 3.5 years? I’m visualizing my entire 4 years na rn and utilizing my midyear to take a Major and Ge elective para mabawasan load sa reg sem, makes me think if possible ba makapag tapos earlier than expected?
Sir is the type of professor na kapag lumabas ka ng classroom, mas marami kang tanong kaysa sagot. He likes throwing out rhetorical questions that he doesn't necessarily want answered on the spot. Instead, he wants you to sit with them, think about them, and continue reflecting even after class ends.
I think that's exactly the point of Philosophy—not necessarily to give you definitive answers, but to make you question things more deeply and see the world from different perspectives.
So if I had to take Philo 1 again, I would choose to take it under sir again and again. SUPER DUPER VOUCH talaga.
Requirements are very manageable and mostly done in groups. Choose your groupmates wisely hehe, because sir gives you the option to choose your own groups naman at the start of the sem. He also grades fairly and transparently, so alam mo talaga saan nanggagaling grades mo.
Our only exam was hard, but honestly, wala namang lumabas na hindi niya tinuro. Sir provides everything from the very start. Sa syllabus pa lang, nandun na halos lahat ng kailangan mo. Utilize the resources he gives because legit, complete na siya—just do your part as a student.
Attendance-wise, just be present. Marami kang matututunan kay sir, so honestly, it's your loss if hindi mo siya papasukan. With that said, sir is also very considerate when it comes to circumstances that affect students. So transport strikes, yung grabeng init ng panahon, and even discussions surrounding rising oil prices and commuting costs at the time, he showed understanding and consideration for students who were affected.
One thing I really appreciated is how he connects philosophical concepts to what's happening in society. He uses current events, social issues, and even memes, which makes the lessons feel more relevant and easier to engage with. The final exam is somewhat like a casual conversation with sir, but don't take it too lightly. Make sure you can still share your analysis and think critically during the oral exam.
Definitely unoable if you put in the effort!!
Miss ko na si sir HAHA (hi sir, if you're reading this kasi sabi niyo nagbabasa kayo ng reddit reviews niyo 😆, thank you po sa pag-accept sa akin through prerog noon. If hindi niyo ako tinanggap, I probably wouldn't have enjoyed Philo 1 this much, more power!)
Hi! Pre-enlistment for midyear starts tomorrow, and as a freshie trying to maximize my freshie priority, I wanted to ask for advice lang on what seems like the most strategic and realistic route.
I'm planning to take Stat 101 during midyear so I can focus on it since I'm not particularly strong with numbers. The thing is, medyo nanghihinayang ako sa commute if Stat 101 lang ang kukunin ko, so I'm torn between:
If you were in my position, what would you choose.
Would appreciate any insights. Thanks!