I would love to post a happy lengthy entry here today.. :)
Ako bilang isang estudyante ng sosyolohiya, we study groups of people. These groups range from families and tribes to entire communities and even whole nations. Sociologists analyze ethnic and religious groups and political and business organizations. They also focus on the behavior of group members and on the ways that groups interact with one another. They often trace the origin and development of groups. Sociologists study specific groups with the ultimate goal of establishing general laws and theories that can explain human social behavior.
Sociology is a very broad field. Being a Social Scientist (in the process), an integral part of our curriculum is immersion. Yes, immersion is a must to fulfill graduation requirements.
We had another immersion a few days ago and it was in Bicol, Legazpi to be exact.
Our flight is at 1:45 pm.
The people- are generally laid back.
The place – We stayed at Brgy. Maslog.
The landscape- It’s probably the one thing that I can appreciate and Mt. Mayon just completes the picture which seems to be perfect for picture taking.
The learning- Adjustment, Patience, Negotiation, Resourcefulness (mainly to kill the boredom). Manage all that and you might just survive. LoL!
at Aquinas University
Students fetched by their respective foster families
FDG with the members of HEIFER
After the sunday mass
Cagsawa church
start of data gathering
Another Whale Shark, or locally known as "Butanding" died. (sob)
Jaja and I hosted the solidarity afternoon
last night with our foster family. Yay! play time.
The Oblong Pasalubong Center is the traveler's shopping destination. It is located at the grand central station of Legazpi.. It is the best place to buy souvenir shirts, native products and Bicol specialty for "pasalubong" or to take home, Bicolano's hand woven crafts, unique home decors, slippers, bags and other items made of abaca fiber wood and leathers are all world class and most importantly cheaper price goods.
Goodbye Legazpi.
Immersion is a comprehensive curriculum offered us a unique and profound experience through home stays, educational excursions, village visits, adventure trekkings, and more.
Looking back, memories of my previous immersion
Where: Aplayang Munti, Cavite
Living as a member of: Fisher folk
Where: Cabuyao, Laguna
Locals: Striking Nestle laborers
Where: Silang, Cavite
Living as a member of: coffee grower
with our foster parents
Where: Calatagan, Batangas
Living as a member of: fisher folk
With our foster dad, Tatay Will
Where: Isabela
Living as a member of: farmer
Likewise, with our foster family
Looking forward for our next immersion in Palawan and Marinduque, again making my next trip a memorable and enjoyable one!
