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Essay About Being A Thomasian

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A lot of high school students today, especially the graduates, are preparing themselves to their chosen school. Some planned it for a very long time, while some were waiting for an advice of where to go, but would you take it if someone, maybe your friend, teacher, or parents, make the choice for you? When I was still in high school, it was already my dream to enter and study in the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Some people say that taking the USTET and being a Thomasian is an easy part compared to other universities like University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU). Little do they know, that UST can also be at par with these universities and can also offer the best quality education in the country. UST is a community where you can be taught the differences between good and wrong, proud of its accomplishments, relieved from the stress of life, nurtured with its rich history and culture and drawn closer to God.
Nobody says that being a Thomasian is an easy part. Of course you are also tempted in life. You also need to choose what you are going to do in terms of decision making. The Thomasian community is filled with good morals and right conduct. They are always told that they …show more content…

We always come to God because we always know that His words inspire and challenge us, push us deeper into Scripture, raise our prayer to new heights, or simply fill us with gratitude of personal love for us. Praying is a weapon that makes all Thomasian strong. Buy just praying He had the chance to learn about our joys, as well as the pain and suffering endured by the youth of today’s generation. Just like what Pope Francis said to the Filipino youth when he came here, we should allow ourselves to weep; to learn how to love and receive with humility; and to use in harmony the languages of one’s mind, heart, and hands when thinking, feeling, and

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