Traffic is always a trending topic. Whether you’re in transit or scrolling on your news feed, you can’t get away from it. And Metro Manila is notorious for being one of the world’s worst cities to drive in. So instead of endlessly ranting about it online, or waiting on the local government to do som...
No matter how much you try to study for your dream job, nothing beats the best teacher ever—experience. Luckily, an internship is available as a way for you to get experience straight from the masters. But how much you’ll gain from your on-the-job training is actually up to you, especially in ...
Tbh a lot of students dismiss interning at NGOs because they tend to be unpaid. After all, unlike large, for-profit companies, they work with limited resources. But you’d be missing out: nonprofit internships could be a more rewarding experience because the organization focuses on helping the public...
“Kids these days…”While the phrase is often expressed with a disapproving nod about some teenager who took a weird selfie, there are Gen Z-ers out there who are proving that they’re the ones who will change the world (for the better!). Kids these days certainly prove that you don’t need a...
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg’s intense speech at the September 2019 UN Climate Summit has taken the world by storm. Meanwhile, Emma Gonzalez, a shooting survivor in the February 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School incident, took a stand against the National Rifles Association (NRA) for valuing gun ...
Do you dread going to classes every morning? Wish you could play ML because you’re overwhelmed with deadlines? When you’re drowning in piles of homework, it’s hard to remember just how lucky you are to receive an education. There are personal concerns that affect students individually (like the lack...
While some people can scroll past tragic news on their Facebook feeds, you think, enough is enough. You mutter, “I want to help, but where do I start?” Sure, you can leave a like, or share a post to spread awareness. But the moment finally comes when you feel strongly enough to do something more. An...
Let’s be real. While everyone deserves to receive an education, it comes with a hefty price tag that some parents choose not to enroll their children anymore. And it’s no easy feat to be a scholar, and scoring a study grant is only the first mountain to conquer. With thousands of other students to c...
What do you do when food is life, but savings are lifer? Especially when you’re studying in Cebu, with all its rich cultural hot spots and sandy beaches? You need energy from filling meals to help absorb all the lectures, of course!But at the same time, you’re trying to make the most of your allowan...
So your book report is due at midnight… and it’s already 11:50 pm! You’re struggling to draft your summary, format the font to Arial 12, apply double space to lengthen the pages, and email it to your professor. You hit send and it’s… 11:59 pm! Whew, you made it! Does this scena...
Hailed the Queen City of the South, Cebu is a top destination for foreigners and Filipinos alike. People all over the world flock to Cebu for its stunning beaches, exciting festivals, and unique cuisine. The surge of the English-language schools and universities bring students from all over the nati...
As a TVL Track student, you may get tons of questions regarding your program. Well-meaning friends and parents ask you why you’re taking this track. And sometimes, people burst your bubble by making hasty generalizations. Chances are, it’s because they need to be schooled on your specialty and on TV...