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Finding Balance

By: Beatrice Lim

The current state of our world has caused a global pause, and people have no choice but to carry out their daily activities at home. While this may be a good thing for some, some struggle to find balance in their everyday schedule, especially those who were suddenly thrust into a work-from-home situation. However, despite all the busyness, health must stay as a priority.

Through a span of almost seven months, Filipinos, especially students, haven’t gone outside due to the quarantine measures. This means spending a lot of time, if not all, at home. It’s easy to lie down and stare blankly at our phones, sleep all day, or stay up late binge watching Netflix shows. Although these activities may be “enjoyable” or “relaxing,” they shouldn’t become a daily habit.

Health is an important aspect in each of our lives. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to do the things that are also of equal importance. Good health allows us to carry out our daily schedules in a productive and optimistic manner. Most people would simply attribute the term “health” to exercising everyday. Yes, they are correct, but being healthy isn’t just based on the physical aspect. True health is so much more than that.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete “physical, mental and social well-being” and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity. A lot of people tend to think that when you are healthy, the chances of getting sick are nonexistent. In actuality, being healthy concerns one’s overall state and not just the visual aspect of being healthy. We should begin to consider the other facets of health such as mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health.

While under quarantine, it’s easy to neglect our health due to constant distractions. But we should keep in mind that finding balance in everything we do is essential. Some suggestions to boost overall health include getting enough sleep, regulating gadget use, eating right, socializing online, journaling your thoughts and feelings, drinking enough water, and many more. These activities are simple enough that being healthy is attainable for everyone. Instead of complaining about the things we can’t control, let’s use this quarantine as an opportunity to focus on what we can do to live a healthier and better life.

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One Big Fight to Enter Ateneo: ACET Returns For S.Y. 2023 - 2024!

After its suspension for two academic years, the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) returns in full swing starting this October 29, 2022, as part of the application process of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) for School Year 2023-2024.

With ADMU opening their college applications last August 1, it was announced that the ACET would come back as a refreshed version of the examination designed to better assess applicants.

Once the application deadline for first-year college admission and scholarship is over, the ACET will be held from October 29 to 30, 2022, for applicants in the National Capital Region (NCR); those outside NCR will take the assessment from November 5 to 6, 2022.

Aside from the ACET, ADMU will also take into consideration an applicant’s past academic performance from Grades 9 to 11, a personal essay, teacher’s recommendation, and school records. The results will be released by April 2023.

In line with this, guidance and testing center head Mrs. Daphne Uang announced that the grade 12 students will be having a university application orientation for the application process—asking students to refrain from requesting recommendation letters for the time being.

Following Ateneo’s announcement to restore the ACET, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is also considering bringing back the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Tests (USTET) for School Year 2023-2024.

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