Program Completed at GIST:
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Current Work Status: Employed
Nature of Company: Star of Hope Christian School
Address: San Lorenzo Ruiz Brgy. San Juan, Taytay, Rizal
Nature of Business: Education | Private School
Position:  Junior High School Head Teacher
Years of Employment: 16 years
Employee Recognition Award: 2019 Quality Supervisor of the year

Why did you choose GIST?
GIST’s location is very accessible, the Tuition Fee is affordable plus the factor that the Institution is continously offering QUALITY Technical and Vocational Courses/Programs for the youth and Working Students in a flexible Schedule.

Why did you choose the program?
The fact that Computer Literacy is a must nowadays; We, as educators must be fully equipped with knowledge about Computer and Advance Technologies to adapt to the Dynamic Modernization.

What are the challenges you experienced while studying? (Cite at least 2)
Time management, Financial Problem and stress were some of the typical challenges I had experienced when I decided to take my 2nd Course in GIST-Pasig Campus way back 2009 to 2011.

How did you overcome it? (Explain for each situation mentioned above)
Well, I think it’s just a matter of Proper Mind and Goal Setting… Sabi nga “Kapag gusto mo pagtrabahuhan mo, pagsumikapan mo at ito ay magagawa mo!”. “There is no elevator to Success, one must take the Stairs”. Sa buhay walang madali, lagi tayong susubukin ng tadhana ang importante sa bawat bayo ng pagsubok mas lalo pa nating pag-ibayuhin ang sipag, tiyaga, tatag, determinasyon, tiwala sa sarili at pananampalataya sa Dakilang Lumikha.

How do you feel about overcoming the challenges?
As stated in Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” As we face obstacles, problems and challenges, we are never alone. Believe that God is with us every step of the way.

What is your advice to a student who wishes to take the same program as yours?
Set your Goal. Focus and work to attain your Objectives. If you want to finish your studies; Sincerely Pray for it, burn your midnight oiI, take ample dosage of perseverance, will power, hard work, self esteem, dedication and determination.

How did the program help you in your current work/employment status?
Advancement in Technology and Computer Literacy play vital roles especially in our present situation (that we are experiencing Global Pandemic) where in, Schools are adapting the Distance Learning Modalities mandated by the Government.

What are the values you have learned in the whole experience?
Being Goal-Oriented, Strong Faith in God, Having Perseverance and Hard Work, Possessing eagerness and Determination to finish studies amid the Challenges.