- inconvinient truth reaction -

The documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, by Al Gore is an eye opener and also a wake up call for me. I have heard about global warming before, probably back in grade school but I knew a little about it or I only knew the meaning of the term global warming. The documentary gave me a deeper understanding of what global warming really is and what will be the consequences if we do not do something about it. The way the documentary is presented is very effective. Al Gore defined and described global warming in a way a non-science-loving-environmentalist-geek would understand. Most likely, that would be the reason why it won so many awards.
The documentary showed the basic process of global warming which is the greenhouse gases are trapping the sun’s heat in the earth’s atmosphere which makes the earth warm. The greenhouse gases are caused by producing too much CO2. When Al Gore compared the old and new photos of the same place, the difference was very obvious.

- senenth meeting -

Self -evaluation
Review the results of your personal health assessment and write your realizations and plans about your health in your journal.
*i know that I am a healthy person, my parents took good care of me since i was a child. and as I grow old I don't have any vices like drinking and smoking, because I know that it will not help me but instead make my life miserable. I see to it that I have enough sleep and rest which is very important! I know that I should maintain my healthy body at my young age so that I would not experience signs of aging as I grow older.. i will continue my healthy habits like eating on time, having enough sleep and I will try to have an exercise at least three times a day..

- tenth meeting -

1. cite an experience wherein you experience negative peer pressure.
*my high school friends are good. but sometimes they wanted to make 'gala' even the day before our examinations. I can't say no to them, so most of the time I can't sleep on time because I need to review for the exams. But sometimes this has good effects on me because I forgot all the problems that i have encountered.
2. how did you react to it? why?
*I just join them because they promised me that we are going home early because they also need to review ou lessons, sometimes we conduct a group study.
3. what did you feel about your reaction and decision?
*it's alright with me, because I have fun when I'm with them. And I didn't fail the exam so it's okay.
4.what have you learned from your experience?
*We should always decide for ourselves and not our friends or anyone.

- third meeting -

1. Right your thoughts/reflections about the freshmen night using the guide questions below:
a. what were the things scenes and events you have seen during the Freshmen Night?
* the Mapua Concert singers sang a very heart warming song. they seraenade us, the alpha batch of Malayan Colleges Laguna. Bands are also present but unexpectedly rain pours so most of the students stayed at the cafeteria, on the other hands some don't mind it and just continue watching.
b.what were your feelings/emotions during the event?
*I really have a goodtime listening to the choir and the bands. It was fun!
c.What did you like most if the event?
*I like the mom's cake, they are very funny. The choir was very good too. Their voice was great!
d. what did you dislike during the event?
*when it rains..
e. what have you realized/learned from this experience?
*I learned that we should sometimes have fun and time for ourselves so that we can relieve our stress.
f. any remarks for the MCL administrators.
*they really give their full efforts to make us happy.

2. write a reflection about your significant classroom experience during the past few days at MCL.
*evryday of my stay at our classroom at MCl seems to be a significant or a memorable one. my classmates was very funy and they never make our courses boring. They never let anyone to be sad.

- FiFth MeeTiNg -

"The most challenging thing I have ever accomplished"

Entering my college life is one of the most challenging thing that I think I have already accomplished. During the first day of classes, I was afraid that people aound me would not like me. I'm afraid that that I cannot gain friends like during my high school days.

Well, i think I've already overcome those fears. I realize that I can gain as many friends as I can considering that I am in a bigger campus gight now. I knew that I can do a lot of things which I haven't done before. I gain a lot of self-confidence but not over because I knew that I cannot gain something I want without self-confidence.

I considered this as my accomplishment because this is something that I worked har for. This is something that I can treasure for the rest of my life, something that I can be proud of, and something that I can share to anyone..

eight meeting(honesty)

I. Challenge yourself
Choose a challenge:
a. Tell the truth
b. Return recovered things (personal items, money, etc)
c. Admit mistake
d. Return excess change
e. Avoid cheating
On your journal, process your experience with the aid of the following guide questions:
a. What challenge did you take?
* admit mistake
b. Were you able to do the challenge? How do you feel about it?
* Yes. i feel great and fulfilled because, I am able to meet the demands of the challenge.
c. What have you realized/learned from your experience?
* I learned that we all make mistakes and we need to admit it because we need to be a good example to the young ones.

sixth meeting...(competene and exellence)

1. For one week, challenge yourself to:
a. Get high score in a quiz or seatwork,
b. To recite in class at least once in any courses;
c. To submit a quality assignment or requirement

On your journal, process your experience with the aid of the following guide questions:
a. What challenge did you take?
*I challenge myself to get a high score in a quiz or in a seatwork.
b. Were you able to beat the challenge? How do you feel about it?
*yes, i am able to beat the challenge. I feel very satisfied tha I am able to meet the challenge and I prove o myself that i can do many things, I just need o trust myself.
c. What have you realized/learned from your experience?
*I learned tha everybody needs self-confidence in order for them to get their wants. they need to trust themselves, just like what I have done. We need to strive hard to attain he success hat we wan to achieve.

fourth meeting. .

1. Looking back at the list of your positive characteristics and qualities, what do you feel and realize about it?
I feel great knowing that I'm that person with many good qualities. I became aware of the attitudes that I need to improve and develop. I also realize that every quality of a person is very important, this will enable a person to become what he wanted to be.

2. The Golden Rule says, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

a. Given the following situations, how would you like to be treated by your teachers and schoolmates:
-when you have given wrong answers to the questions during recitation;
It would be a very embarassing moment for me if that would happen. Of course I want my mentor not to embarass me as well as with my classmates but instead to tell me the correct answer in a nice way.
- when you are expressing your opinion during class or group discussion;
I will share with them my opinions its up to my groupmates if they are going to accept my opinions. But of course I want my opinion to be respected and in return I will also respect others opinions.
- when you are giving suggestions during group work or presentation;
I also want them to respect my suggestions.
- when you commit mistake;
I'm actually afraid of commiting mistakes because I always think that people will laugh at me and I really have a hard time to forget the time that people will make fun of me. I really hate that!
- when you don't like doing what they ask you to do;
I will tell tem honestly that I dont want to do what they want me to do but on the other hand i am working with a group I will help them. maybe it's time for me to do the things that I dont like.
- when they want to give you comments or suggestions?
It's good to know that people around me are giving comments or suggestions it only proves that they are concern with my welfare. I accept it wether their comments are bad or good.

b. Considering the given ideas on how to treat others with restpect what can you commit to yourself in terms of dealing with the MCL commmunity: teachers, students, employees, security, maintenance/janitors and canteen personnel?
Respect is a very important value to every person. I will respect their personalities so that they will also respect as a student here at MCL. I will also respect different rules and regulations of this community. I will respect all as a part of this college.

*How does Values Education work to your advantage?

Values education is a very important matter. this helps an individual to maintain and develop his/her personalities. This can build up our selves to become a better person. MCL students are very fortunate that this school is currently teaching values education. This can be a stepping stone for us to have a brighter future. Our values can help us lift in an industry. That's why this is advantage for me. This serve as a training for us, students.

*After you have process your first new experiences t MCL, in what ways this will help you achieve succesful adjustment in college?

Malayan Colleges Laguna is a big community, therefore I really need to adjust. The staff of MCL are really very friendly and approachable that's why it was not o hard for me to adjust. Professors trained us very well. They also help us to cope with the adjustments we need to cope with. It really feels great to be part of the Alpha batch of MCL.

VaLueS edUcatiOn. .

Self Evaluation:

1. How was your first week of stay at MCL? How do you feel about your teachers and schoolmates? How do you find your courses? What sort of adjustment you will stall have to meet in terms of your academics, emotions, and social environment?

I was really impressed during the first week of my stay here at Malayan Colleges Laguna. This is the only time where I can enjoy the special features of this college and to know more about MCL. I feel very shy during the first day of classes, wherein I need to socialize to other people that I didn't know very well. But as time goes by we get to know each other and develop our friendship as we begin the knew chapter of our lives. From there on we get closer to one another. Our professors teaches a high quality of education just like what is stated in the mission and vision of this campus. Some are very strict and use to give us many exercises and works to do for s to develop our skills and become an excellent professionals someday. Regarding my schoolmates, well, everyone are very friendly. Some of my courses are really hard and difficult. I felt this way maybe because I'm still coping up with the adjustments. In terms of academics there is a big adjustment,. In my previous school, late home works and projects are accepted but now it's not, a bigger span of time is given by the teacher to do certain exercises and quizzes but here again it's not. when it regards to my social environment i also need to adjust, since I was in a bigger campus, i will be exposed to a more complicated community. because of that i should learn to socialize well with others. there are really many adjustment for me as i enter my college life. Well, i hope I could make it..

2. How would you like your first year in college be? What specifically you have to do to achieve this desires?

Of course,first and foremost I want to have high marks as i finish the first term here at MCL or even up to my fifth year here in all courses. I also want to meet and gain more friends since I was in a bigger community. I want my first year of stay here to become a fruitful one wherein I can learn a lot of things.I want that my stay here would be as great as that of my high school, exciting events and opportunities. To achieve the wants of course a should set up my do's. I would really give my best and work as hard as i can so that I would be able to have high grades. I would be friendly to everyone to be able to have friends. I will also maximize my time to be able to accomplish works on time.My college life is in my hands and I have to work for my own desires so that I can be an excellent professional in the near future!!