WoW!

Words of Wisdom from my professors. In this blog you can find trivia, inspirational quotes and remarkable lines. This is a cogent evidence that I have learned something [if not a lot] from the first semester. Comments are most welcome!

Creative Writing 10
Filipinos are fond of using BIG words to sound impressive.
There is no such thing as a synonym. Every word has a unique meaning.
Original texts are very rare for one writer is often/always influenced by another writer.
Quezon city is the city of ugly buildings.
When freshies enter my class, their minds will most likely be corrupted.
You should try to write a poem about sex. Who knows? Maybe you're good at erotic writing.


Ped 92
Ta - Na - Na - Na - Nan - Tan - Tan - Tanan - Nan - Tan (repeat N times)
Brush-Tap-Step
In Cariñosa, always wait for your TURN.
Don't be too excited to see your grade after a performance. Finish the dance and don't forget to bow.
Never share your fan to a basketball athlete if he's wearing jersey shorts. Why? It's because after he's done using it, he will either place the fan inside his shorts [or worse, undies!!!] or throw it away.


Humanidades 1
Ang "Bahay Kubo" ang pinakasikat na texto sa Pilipinas.
Maaari kayong magdala ng diksyunaryo sa ating pagsusulit. Ngunit ang bokabularyong ibibigay ko ang tiyak na hindi mahahanap sa diksyunaryo.


SEA 30 *We have FOUR professors.
Literature
The Philippines is a nation of nations.
Before visiting the Western world, explore the beauty of Southeast Asia first.
No matter where you go, always remember to come back home.
I love Southeast Asia. I gave up schooling at Harvard University for Tokyo University...I donated 20M for the CAL building.

Geography
The main dishes in peninsular Southeast Asia often spicy curries. In the Philippines, most dishes are sour(e.g. adobo & sinigang). Sila, macurry. Ang mga Pilipino, maasim.
Indonesian traders were only able to reach the west part of the Philippines. That's why the Bicol region is known for spicy delicacies.

Oral & Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Hud-hud means 'a story'.
Da aliguyon ke dumalili. Ehmmmmm. Nema ehmmmmmm.

Southeast Asian Cinemas
Films don't reflect reality. Only reality can reflect itself. Films REPRESENT reality.

English 12
No amount of wisdom can make men fully understand God for HE is the ultimate wisdom.
The term 'holocaust' originally means sacrificial offering. It is incorrect and unjust to refer it to the genocide of the Jews for they did not die willingly; they were murdered.
I feel like we're in a public elementary school. We are lacking armchairs.


Communication 3
You won't learn anything in college.
You're already in college and you've never been kissed? Your life is so pathetic!
It's okay to use a guy as a 'rebound' after a breakup as long as you tell him that he's being used.
It's okay to have sex with your boyfriend if you really love each other. Just don't get pregnant.
You can never be friends with your ex-boyfriend.
I don't believe in 'mangkukulams' in Quiapo. The spells didn't work on my cheater boyfriend.
If you plan to join an organization, choose the one with many hotties. There is greater probability that you'll meet your boyfriend there.
You should try having different types of boyfriend: athlete, nerd, emo, etc. It will make you a well-rounded person.