Almost 10 years after graduating in 2000, I'm able to pay a visit to my Alma Mater. I needed to get my transcript of records (TOR) that's why I'm back to the grounds of University of Santo Tomas. The moment I saw the main building while walking along Dapitan, a lot of memories came rushing back. I have 5 years worth of memories (though I honestly don't remember all of them now, given how Dory I am!LOL!) in this school... both good and bad. I think I have memories at almost every corner of this school, from simple walking on the concrete to our regular tambayan. I suddenly miss my friends... I miss everything during this chapter of my life.
Anyways, after finishing my TOR activity, I decided to visit our building, the Engineering Building and maybe if lucky, I'd get to meet some of my professors again. As I was walking, I noticed a lot of changes. Inside the campus there's now a huge parking area with a nice exterior design (looks like a mall!) and there are now a lot of restaurants and food choices! These kids are so lucky! I also noticed the new college uniforms worn by the students. I suddenly got jealous when I saw some kids wearing their cool PE uniforms. I wanted a pair too, both shirt and jogging pants!! How come our uniforms before weren't as cool? :-(
As I got inside the engineering building, more memories came back... I felt giddy and it was like I was back in college all over again! I went to the new IE Faculty room and guess who I saw? Nestor!! OMG, what a small world!! He's now teaching there part time. I also saw Mrs Ngo (previously our IE head) and Mrs Nancy Eleria (Economics prof). They cannot remember my name but they knew I was their student once. We did a little of catching up and reminiscing... and it was really good to be back.
The main building series:
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| the main building.. sepia version |
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| University of Santo Tomas |
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| this is the countdown to 400 year celebration of UST |
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| the pavement leading to the Arch of the Century (and Espana) from the main building |
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| inside the main building... with the UST model design |
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| who could ever forget the grand staircase?? |
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| I want this big Swatch watch!!! Or maybe I should call it a clock? |
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| the Christmas design inside the main building |
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| the really creepy staircase leading to the 2nd floor (registrar's office) |
Engineering Building series:
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| Engineering building... this is where I spent 5 years of my life :) |
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| our usual "tambayan"... if we can find a vacant spot |
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| this is what you'll see at the lobby, the rest are pretty much the same |
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| this is our usual spot in between classes... *sigh* I suddenly miss my friends |
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| i still look like a college student, right?? LOL! |
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| IE faculty |
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| Of course, I need to have my picture taken! ;) |
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| With Mrs Ngo, I think she still looks the same even after 10 years :) |
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| With Mrs. Nancy Eleria, our Economics teacher |
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| With Mr. Lugay, our PPC (Planning and Production Control??) teacher |
ENG'g Uniform series... I saw this glass encased girls' uniforms inside the building, it's good to know the transformation of our uniforms :)
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| girls' uniforms from the 50's and early 60's |
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| girls' uniforms from the late 60's to 1970's |
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| from the 80's to early 90's |
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| Late 90's and 2010-present -- these were my uniforms during my time in UST |
The rest of UST I was able to take pictures of:
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| The improved UST Hospital |
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| our neighboring building, the Education Building |
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| wow!! a sports complex?! This used to be the cafeteria in front of the Eng'g building |
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| the Fountain of Knowledge |
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| at the Arch of the Century -- thanks to Nestor for taking this picture |
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| University of Santo Tomas, founded 1611 |
It was a great (though tiring) day. I was able to accomplish what I needed to do and was able to see some of my professors again. It was really good to be back, even for just a little while.
