WANDER and WONDER

Hi! I'm Rica Jane Rafols a college student studying tourism management, and I was determined to succeed. I loved traveling and learning about different cultures, and I knew that a degree in tourism management would open doors to my dream career. But I also knew that it wouldn't be easy. I had to work hard to balance my studies,my social life, and my small business.  I was a dedicated student. I went to every class, took detailed notes, and studied hard for her exams. I also met other students who shared her passion for travel. I join educational tour, explored new places, and learned about different cultures. I loved being part of a group that shared her interests and supported my dreams.  I knew that a degree in tourism management would require me to learn about a lot of different things, from marketing and finance to history and geography. I was eager to learn everything I could, and I was always asking questions and seeking out new knowledge. I knew that the more I l...

 "The first day i walked in this University, I felt the weight of my dreams and my family's hopes on my shoulders." Growing up in a small town , I often watched my parents work tirelessly to me and my two siblings. They sacrificed so much to provide for our family, and their hard work instilled in me to keep pursuing for our education. I dreamed of a better life, one filled with adventure and opportunities, but I knew that pursuing a college degree would be a challenge to us especially because we are 3 that pursuing education at the same time  I had always been a good student. In high school, I worked hard to get top grades. My parents were proud of me and always told me how much they believed in my future. They imagined me graduating with honors, going to a great job, and living a successful life. I wanted to make them proud, but college was a whole new world. When I arrived at college, I was excited but also scared. The classes were much harder than I expected. I spent ...

  A TREK OF A POOR GIRL TOWARDS THE PEAK OF SUCCESS By Trexie Barrientos - October 11,2024 We should always defeat poverty but not a poor! We should hate poverty nut not a poor! We should keep poverty away but not a poor! We should help each and every poor to make poverty helpless. What a small world they always say, but for her it is the biggest place to fight with, it is where she have to fight the judgments of people who's capable of living luxuriously. From a very innocent age,my own clan showed me how difficult my family's situation is.Others would make her realize how hard being a poor but this little girl was more inspired and motivated to continue the trek of her life. she has her complete family that supports her in every step she take in life,from a girl to a woman, they are helping her to shape her abilities. Even they're not living with financial stability they still manage to cooperate on how difficult to face their day to day needs. But they don't have ...

 A STRONG PERSON IN THE MIDST OF UNCERTAINTIES By: Joshua D. Española In this world there is a lot of person who have a different story tell, but now let’s dive in to the story of a strong person in the midst of uncertainties, named Joshua.  Joshua was born on January 31st in the year 2004, as he grew up, he experienced freedom, the freedom to express his love, the freedom to make friends, and the freedom to choose what he wants. While he enjoying this freedom, he realizes that someone he loves, they don’t like him. Joshua tend not to think what will someone will say about him, he decided not to make a bad move against people who don’t like him. He grew up as a person who has no talents and dreams in life. He don’t feel the love and care of his family and people around him, but because of his strong and independent personality, he don’t mind if people don’t loved him, because he always believe “if someone don’t love me, I know to myself that God loves me, and I forever gratefu...

THE POWER OF EMBRACING TRUE BEAUTY By: Jannah Marie Detoyato   In a vast world, every person has their own version of story to tell. There is a woman named Jannah. Grew up suffering from many illnesses, including asthma, tuberculosis, and urinary tract infections, when she was born, due to her weak immune system. Despite the illnesses she endured, her family, especially her mother, who did everything she can do for her to live, even the chance of surviving is very low. But Jannah survived the trials she face from the time she was born until she grow up. I must say she's a very brave girl. Despite those challenges she face she has a hidden weaknesses, and that is facing criticism, judgement, and rumors that she heard from other people. Jannah was bullied for her personality, having a not-so-beautiful face, and her body.   From high school to college, there were many unkind words said about her by her classmates, friends, and other people, such as "not beautiful" or "p...