Sem Break!

Ahh, sem break! And this could only mean that you’re halfway through the school year.

Sem break is a good time to recharge your batteries, and refocus on what you want to accomplish during the second term. So, whether you’re road tripping or jetting off to an island somewhere, or perhaps heading home for just plain rest and relaxation, sem break is welcomed by all.

“Take a break from basketball at least for a week. Haven’t thought yet of where to go but definitely not a long break from basketball because of the coming PCCL tournament and PBL league. I want to leave UE by giving it a championship trophy even though it’s not a UAAP crown.’’ – James Martinez, 
Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of the East

“I will try to harness my writing skills by attending a writing workshop. It’s about time. – Claire Feliciano, AB Journalism, University of Sto. Tomas

“This sem break, I plan to concentrate on my ice hockey training and prepare physically and mentally for our upcoming competition in Taipei this November. Our team will be matched against six other Asian teams and I want to take advantage of the sem break to train rigorously with my teammates.’’ – Kayla Franchesca D. Herbolario, 4th year high school, St. Mary of the Woods School, member of Philippine Christian Voyagers Ice Hockey Team

“I would like to go to the different La Salle schools in Luzon for one week so that I may feel the oneness of La Salle.’’ – Elaine Aizah U. Baltazar, 4th year, BS Psychology, La Salle College Antipolo

“I am planning to prepare for the enrolment of Military Science 2, ROTC, second semester. Aside from that, relax and chill with my friends, bond with my family and spend my time with God.’’ – James Ervin Tatel, 18, AB Journalism, UST

“I plan to still do some org work, and to probably start the next chapter of our thesis. I will also spend time with my family, visit our province and get lots of sleep.’’ – Dana Celine Cammayo, BS Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University

“It will be great to unwind after a toxic sem in school. Baguio and Camarines Sur will be the first ones on the list. I’ll try to feel the vibe, chill a little bit, hit the beach, and of course, have a relaxing massage.’’ – Paul Ryan Adriano, 4th year, AB Communication Arts, UST

“I’m going to spend it with my family and friends, catching up since I’ve been very busy due to school work. Maybe I’ll go on an out of town trip with them.’’ – Katreena Isabelle Lopez, 4th year, BS ECE, Letran Calamba

“I would be devoting my time for thesis since incomplete pa ako. Kaya actually, wala akong semestral break. Kailangan tapusin ang thesis para maka graduate na!’’ – Lira Canals, BS Environmental Planning and Management, Miriam College

"I will be cleaning up my room especially my desk, play Silent Hill alone in the dark with maximum volume, and relax and chill at the Mall of Asia ice skating rink, and skate with my teammates from the Christian Voyagers.’’ – Mark Jason J. Lim, Civil Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila

By IRIS ABARQUEZ, ALONA MANDIGMA, GUIA TRINIDAD, SUZANNE UANG, KEAVY EUNICE VICENTE, University of Sto. Tomas

Manila Bulletin

October 19, 2010, 1:22pm