Presentation delivered during the seniors convocation of Holy Name University last February 22, 2015 at Metro Center Hotel, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

1. #SCHOOLVSLIFE
HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY
SENIOR’S CONVOCATION 2015
THE METRO CENTRE HOTEL, FEBRUARY 22, 2015
DAVE E. MARCIAL, PH.D.
SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY, DUMAGUETE CITY,

2. Eventually, you
will you learn
from your ups
and downs,
your
perfections and
imperfections!
Sooner or later,
you will see
the real
difference
between
school and life!

3. Anthony
at your service!

4. "Sometimes, when
we see the
troubles,
difficulties and
wrongs all around
us, we are
tempted to give
up." Pope Francis

6. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
curiosity

7. In every mistake, there is a
corresponding consequence.

8. John Wooden

10. Anthony
at your service!

11. Anthony
at your service!
discontentment
and
emptiness
setting of
priorities
happiness

14. TOTAL GRADUATES: 522,617
67,727 ARE IT
56,760 ARE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
141,008 ARE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & RELATED DISCIPLINES
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
140000
160000

16. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
Be
significant!
Make a
difference!

17. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
It took him two
years to
compose
himself until he
decided to retake
and finish the
degree.

20. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
..to take on
the
challenge?

21. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
Never stop
learning!

22. TOP 2 REASONS WHY FRESH GRADUATES
ARE NOT PREPARED
students too much emphasize
on book learning instead of
real-world learning
 Internships,
 temporary or part-time work,
 volunteering,
 serving in leadership

23. TOP 2 REASONS WHY FRESH GRADUATES
ARE NOT PREPARED
students too much emphasize
on book learning instead of
real-world learning
students too much emphasize
on book learning instead of
real-world learning

24. TOP 2 REASONS WHY FRESH GRADUATES
ARE NOT PREPARED
students too much emphasize
on book learning instead of
real-world learning
students too much emphasize
on book learning instead of
real-world learning
Technical and Soft skills

25. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2012/06/29/6-reasons-why-graduate-school-pays-off

27. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
Idealism
equated with
principles and
values

28. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
Ang trabaho ay parang movie
na
“50 Shades of Grey”.
either you are the
submissive or the
dominant.

33. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
Every day must
be a
performance in
your life, and you
should give your
best as if there is
no more
tomorrow.

35. Anthony
at your service!
4TH
So, make sure
who have the
most of it. Make
sure to the have
the most
powerful
weapon.

36. “Education is
empowerment to
make choices and
emboldens the youth
to chase their
dreams”

38. Success is a preference
anchored on your
dreams and ambitions
paralleled with a
realistic and achievable
plan for life.

39. I hope somebody
in a venue like
this, you can tell
your story of
success.