Hi! I was a DPWAS passer in UPV during the UPCAT, and one of the degree programs I’m considering is Community Development. I’d really love to hear insights from ComDev students or alumni about your experiences in the program. 🥹

Some questions I have:

1. How is Community Development in UPV overall?

Is the course enjoyable and fulfilling?

2. What’s the academic workload like?

3. What major subjects or fields do you usually tackle?

4. As a STEM student, do you think I would adjust well or grow to love the program?

5. What skills or mindset should I have before entering ComDev?

6. Any tips for a DPWAS applicant planning to take Community Development?

7. How are the orgs, community immersion, and student life in ComDev?

I’m honestly very interested but also nervous since I don’t know much about the program yet. Huhu. I really want to get into UPV, so any advice, experiences, or honest thoughts would mean a lot. Thankkiiieee 💛

hello poo!

i would like to ask po for the people who took bs public health, what are the subjects that you need to study for mtle that is not included in the bsph curriculum? thank you!

I am already enrolled in ISAT U for BSIT, but I am still considering UPV coz I am waitlisted there for BSCS and I am still waiting for the result for the slot in UP. What should I choose between the two coz I am considering to forfeit my enrollment in ISAT U if ever I can get a slot in UP, and if ever is it a good decision?

hello poo !! i am from samar island po, ask ko lang po kayu if when po kayo nag move to miagao nung papalapit na po yung AY? 2 weeks before registration? or more or less po? yung mother ko po kasi planning to go 2 days before registration, prinoproblema ko po kasi yung preparation sa titirahan at sa medical. yung sa medical po ba, included na rin po yan sa registration (august 10) or before pa po yun? i would like to hear ur thoughts and suggestions po! thank u so much po ❤️

Hello, when po usually start ng enrollment for incoming 1st year students? And when din po magiging pasukan if ever? I don't know what to do after accepting my slot sa UPV na kasi whahaha I need UPV friends huhu. Pls help me 🙏🏻😭

hello poo! incoming freshie poo, I just want to clarify po yung nakalagay doon sa calendar posted kahapon, mentioned kasi na ang "MY Start of Classes" ay june 17, what does it mean po? june 17 na po start ng clases, when I looked din po sa august (which is the month I see commonly parang wala pong laman). (sana di magtunog dense🥹 just really need clarification po kasi need pa po lumipad)

is it expensive to study in upv miagao?? im planning to apply to university dorms to lessen the expense, but i just want to ask here if how much inyo weekly allowance and if kaigo mn gd + expenses mag klase/field works/tasks

Hello po! Incoming Grade 12 student po ako and planning to take UPCAT for UP Visayas.

Ask ko lang po sana how you reviewed for the entrance exam and gaano siya ka-difficult for you personally?

Ano po yung mga review materials or subjects na nakatulong sa inyo?

Also, when po usually nag-oopen ang applications for UPCAT?

Lastly po, okay lang po ba mag-commute or magdala ng private vehicle during exam day, and may parking po ba sa UPV campus? Thank you po! :))

Heyyy I need some mates na makakatalk or make updates regarding their current journey as dpwas hhhu

I got waitlisted on my prio program in UPV, I don’t want to risk something that is guaranteed already so I enrolled on one of the state u but I really want to study sa UP. Do I have a chance po ba na makakuha ng slot for a slot and is it possible to pull out my documents in the state u that I had enrolled?

Good day! Freshie here and I am curious, I have seen posts on facebook and tiktok mentioning about needing said bluebook, is this some kind of jargon, or is it the upcat reviewer book? Thanks!

hello, may qualified or waitlisted sa ba comm and media studies po ba rito?

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Hi, everyone! I’m an incoming BS Public Health freshie at University of the Philippines Visayas and honestly I’m both excited at kinakabahan HAHAHA.

I just wanted to ask current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the program for advice sana about:

1. What to expect academically

2. Which subjects are the hardest / biggest “culture shock”

3. Study habits that actually work in college

4. Things you wish you did earlier as a freshie

5. Org life / social life balance

6. Survival tips for readings, exams, reporting, and groupworks 😵‍💫

7. Tips specifically for Public Health students

8. Things to bring / apps / routines that helped you survive

Also:

• How toxic or manageable is the workload really?

• Is maintaining good grades realistic if you also want a social life?

• What are the professors generally like?

• Any advice for someone aiming for med school in the future?

Would appreciate brutally honest advice too 😭 I’d rather be shocked now than later HAHAHA.

Thank you so much! 💚

hello poo, ba psych qualifier hereeee. is there any tips po na maiibigay ninyo about the course and may mga gcs na po ba na nabuo for freshies huhuh #canwebefriends

Hello! I’m an incoming freshman at University of the Philippines Visayas (Miagao campus), and I’m from Eastern Samar, so I’ll be relocating to Iloilo for college.

I’m currently deciding where to stay and I’m open to both UPV dorms and outside boarding houses/apartments.

What I’m looking for:

• Location: Walking distance or 1 tricycle ride max from UPV Miagao

• Budget: ₱2,000–₱6,000/month

• Room setup: Shared (2–4 pax) or solo if within budget

• Cooking: Allowed or at least light cooking access

• Laundry: On-site or nearby laundry services

• Utilities: Reliable water and electricity

• Connectivity: WiFi or strong mobile signal

• Daily needs: Near carinderias, affordable meals, and sari-sari stores

• Transport: Accessible tricycle routes / main road

• Room: Study space + decent ventilation condition

Areas I’ve seen mentioned:

Mat-y, Mambatad, Sapa, Baybay, and Poblacion/Quezon St. area.

Queries:

1. Which is more practical in Miagao: UPV dorms vs outside boarding houses/apartments, in terms of cost, comfort, and daily convenience?

2. How do UPV dorms usually work in practice (rules, cooking, privacy, overall environment)?

3. Which nearby areas are the most student-friendly in real experience, especially for food access, transport, and utilities?

4. Any specific dorms/boarding houses/apartments that are known to be reliable and stable long-term?

Would really appreciate honest, firsthand recommendations. Thank you!

hi !! i am a upm passer 26' in bs biochemistry this year. i've chosen upm as my 1st campus and upv as my 2nd campus because of upg cutoff demands.

i did not expect to pass upm. i live in iloilo, and decided that i wanna live close to my family as close as possible.

do i have a chance to change campus and program (BS Public Health)? BSPH was my priority program in upm but did not pass either. thank you!

Hello po! I’m an incoming freshie po, paano po mag commute from Iloilo City (Airport) to Miag-ao?