A Promise Made Not to be Broken

I am officially a college instructor last November in my hometown. I remember back when Im taking up my masteral units in UP Diliman, I always make appeal letter to the dean to allow me another semester because I wanted to teach and share my knowledge to the less privileged students especially those who cant afford going to UP Diliman. And finally, when I graduated last June, I fullfilled that promise. I got hired in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and now Im teaching three subjects one of which is a major subject.

I know some will be surprised why I choose in this university because the pay in the government is less than in private universities. But I followed my instinct of fullfilling my promise to UP. That I will teach to the less privilege and hopefully inspire them appreciate more civil engineering. I may not have the perfect lecture, the step by step procedure perfect for understanding the subject, but I have the passion to interrelate a subject to different subjects for better appreciation of the students.

Remember, a teacher is not supposed only to teach but to facilitate learning and to move the students to learn also on their own. Thats how I learned all my life. I didnt wait for my teachers to teach me step by step or spoonfed us. I searched in the library by myself with the motivation I got from my teachers. Thats how UP trained us also.

Anyway, my last post was about my graduation and today its my fulfillment of my promise prior to my graduation.