To Err is Human

Most of us would agree that high school years were certainly the best years of our lives. I finished my secondary education in a public school where students come from various walks of life and where the population is too big that the administration could not afford to provide enough conducive rooms and educators to its students. When I was in my fourth year, I was so excited and, at the same time, nervous to face the new chapter in my life after graduation. The thought of entering college scares me, but this is not the case after I first set foot in one of the rooms inside the university.

I am a college scholar since my first year in Angeles University Foundation. I have been active in my extra-curricular activities and I’ve experienced handling different positions both college-based and university wide organizations. During my first year, I was elected as a vice-president of one of the organizations in the campus. That experience opened my eyes and made me realize that college life is far more different than high school. I’ve seen and feel how hard it was to handle a position in an atmosphere that is almost like the outside world.

My experience of being a student-leader did not end there. More positions came and more doors of opportunities were opened. While being active in my extra-curricular activities, I did not sacrifice my time in academics. Since first year, I have been recognized as one of the top students in the college. I have also experienced joining regional competitions and national seminars particularly in the field of journalism. I realized that in college, I must learn how to manage my time well. I am the type of student who would not just sit there and watch other people move and lead. I believe that I am more of a leader and a follower, and since I choose to be a student-leader, I must know how to effectively balance my attention between leading and studying.

Now that I am already on my third year in college, one thing that I keep on reminding myself is that college life is a choice, and in making a choice, I should never regret anything. We are human and it’s normal if we make a mistake. To err is to grow up. What is important is that we learn from each failure and promise to give our best shot the next time.