Way back to 2013, when I was about to fill up my UPCAT application, I saw Mom's face becoming very pale and weak. I didn't mind that at first because the application mattered most than anything else. Mom said my only choice outside Iloilo is UP Los Banos or UP Diliman so I have to work hard on it. If I didn't pass UPCAT, then I'll stay at West Visayas State University with Mass Communication. Of course, I didn't want that to happen; not that I don't want to stay at West but I have spent my whole high school life in that school. I want to come out of my comfort zone and explore what's outside West.
The day I finally took the UPCAT was so challenging. I just answered it in every way I can but failing my Mom would be most heartbreaking than my own failure. I don't want to see my Mom being sad because I didn't make it.
The UPCAT results were released on December 2013. I made it to BS Accountancy in UP Iloilo but not Broadcast Communication in UP Diliman. Mom was very happy even though I didn't make it to UP Diliman but at least, UP pa din. A lil bit of background on why Mom wants me inside UP was she didn't pass the entrance exam and it's her dream school. Later on, I finally decided that I'll just finish the whole academic year with BS Accountancy then shift to Broadcast Communication after. That's the plan, actually.
Accountancy was not easy. At least for me. I cried a lot because of the pressure I have to keep up on shifting to BC. Mom gave all her support to me until I reached the end of the semester. I felt relieved when I attained the required GPA and prepared myself on the essay that will be given to me.
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I came to UP Diliman all by myself. Mom didn't come because she had rehearsals with her dance company. I filled up the forms all by myself and prayed to God before passing them and all I have to do is to make it. As long as my memory recounts, the Dean of College of Mass Communication told me to take up Film instead. I was shocked because it's not what I want. "Why I can't take up Broadcast Communication?" I asked him. "Film looks better on you and Broadcast Communication had also reached its quota. I believe you can do more with Film than Broadcast Communication." I let out a sigh and took it as a challenge. I just told myself that I have to believe in what he said and surely, Film will help me to become a better person. And maybe Broadcast Communication isn't really for me.
BA Film is costly and expensive. From production to the actors of your short films, the locations, the prosthetics, props and the things you have to work on to achieve that film you wanted. In this course, you carry the food and transportation of your actors + their talent fee. But! You can be resourceful especially on props, costumes, etc. You just have to be very creative.
There were nights when I almost broke down because of stress and all of the challenges in taking up Film. But I'm glad I made it to the graduation and that's what's the most important, right? 😄
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