Trisha Ann Lamban 
31 days down. It really has been a month since the first day of classes has started for us, Tradesmen. Some of us must’ve been thrilled for the start of another epic journey but the others could have commenced their new stage in the academic life as anxiety-inducing.
But one thing for sure is that we have made it this far. We’ve soared one step higher to our goals, dreams, and whatever aspirations it might be; whether big or small.
And to commemorate this milestone, pat yourself on the back and yell “I’m proud of you!”
As cliché as it sounds, we deserve to become proud of ourselves too—often than not, it also needs to come from us too, because we made the choice for ourselves to keep moving forward; and that in itself, is an act of bravery and sometimes even a survivor.
So, this is a reminder that you did not just give up on your first day, but also this is an ode and a celebration in unison for all of us who pushed through the waves of turbulences, confusion, and new experiences.
As mere students who are struggling but also striving to be better, cheers to all of our small wins and for more of these moments in the upcoming future of our lives!
