WHY Model A? (FTS Paper 1 )

      Last school year, I and my friend were candidates for enrollees of the subject Field trip and Seminars. Whenever I hear the word Field trip, the words that automatically comes into my mind are happiness, enjoy, and money. My friends often tell me that field trip is super-duper fun! That’s why when I am so excited to enroll the subject—Field trip and Seminars. But unfortunately, I and my friend didn't qualify the classification or the standard to enroll the subject. You should have at least eighty eight units for you to become a third year standing so that you can enroll the subject. I felt betrayed and sad because we really expect that we can enroll the subject since we already completed the requirements before the enrollment starts. But now, before the second semester ends, we had our orientation for the subject Field Trips and Seminars (FTS). By this time, I already knew that I can really enroll the subject since I already qualify the specifications to enroll the subject.  We discussed about the things to do, preparations for the trip, the company visits, and of course the president of last batch’s FTS testifies her experience in the said trip. We also tackle about the dos and don’ts during the trip. And lastly, we had our election of officers and by the way, I am nominated as the Auditor of the class. The excitement I felt before never changed but I feel a bit nervous and unsure if I can really join the trip since it requires us to prepare a big amount.

First semester, June 2, 2014 I am officially enrolled including the subject FTS. I am excited and uncertain if I can really join the trip. Twenty thousand is really a big amount for us especially my father just died a month ago. We don’t know where to get that money but I do believe that God will provide. God is greater than my needs, my problems and me. I know that He hears my prayers and will surely provide money for my FTS. I do believe in His promises and I rely on Him. Matthew 21:22 says “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask in prayer.”

                This subject is part of our curriculum so we must take this course. No one is exempted. This course is not just a pleasure trip but also an educational trip. According to Sir Randy Gamboa, The objectives of this subject are the following:

1. To familiarize the student with recent trends and developments in information and communication technology thru seminars and field trips as well as gain exposure.

2. To equip the students with basic interpersonal skills in their chosen fields of expertise thru non-technical seminars.

This subject requires us to attend seminars and lectures on current topics and issues on Information and Communication Technology as well as site visits and fieldtrips to different ICT enabled businesses. Westudents are expected to keep a journal integrating the academic and experiential elements of the program. For our site visits and field visits, we are identifying ICT Companies, ICT-Enabled businesses and ICT reliant industries where we can learn from. These may not only be in Davao City but also within the region or country. There are three models that we can choose from:

· Model A = 1 Major Fieldtrip (outside Mindanao) + 1 minor fieldtrip (Mindanao) + 1 seminar (national) + 2hrs. Interpersonal skills

· Model B = 1 Major Fieldtrip (outside Mindanao) + 2 minor fieldtrip (Mindanao) + 2 seminars (8hrs) (Mindanao) + 2hrs. Interpersonal skills

· Model C = 3 Minor fieldtrips (Mindanao) + 4 seminars (16hrs) (Mindanao) + 2hrs. Interpersonal skills

For me, these models are no inferiority and superiority over the other. This has its own significance and advantage. They are equal and fair but I prefer Model A which is one major field trip outside Mindanao and one minor field trip inside Mindanao and two hours Interpersonal skills. It is the best model for me since it has three tasks to do. It is not that hassle like the other models. Model B and C are hassle since it has many tasks to do. As it is said above, Model B has one major fieldtrip which is outside Mindanao, two minor field trips inside Mindanao, two seminars which is eight hours each and two hours Interpersonal skills. And Model C has three minor field trips inside Mindanao, four seminars which are sixteen hours each inside Mindanao and two hours Interpersonal skills. Though, these models are not that expensive yet they are hassle since we have to arrange many things. It takes us so many efforts to accomplish the requirements for these models. Not like the Model A, we just need to accomplish three things. I also want to go to Manila that’s why I chose Model A. I am excited to see what really is in the Manila. Many people say that it was messy, beautiful; over populated and even an author named Dan Brown says Manila is the Gates of Hell. I really don’t care what they say. I just want to describe the feeling. I just want to describe Manila in my own perception. I also want to see the big buildings and malls of Manila especially MOA. They say you can’t wander the mall in just a day. Wow! So, it’s really big. I already imagine that malls here in Davao were not even a half of it. One of the reasons also, why I chose Model A is I really wants to visit big ICT companies not just big but also known companies especially IBM. I want to be motivated and inspired to continue my career and studies.  And of course, I truly want to go Enchanted Kingdom. For me, it’s a dream come true. I want to ride the extreme rides; I want to experience an experience I never had before. I want to feel child again and I want to add this to my childhood memories. Well, I think it’s not that too late. I also I want to go to Tagaytay. I want to experience the beauty of Tagaytay. I want to see how God is so creative. These are my reasons why I chose Model A.

I know that these things I wrote about are I can really experience it. I will never let this opportunity pass through my life. I hope that we’ll enjoy the trip and there’s no big problem that we can’t handle along the way.