Remembering the college years Walking back and forth on Lake Avenue Hanging out at Square Canteen Being late for curfew at the dormitory Classroom romances Photocopying classmate’s notes before an exam (hey, almost everyone does it.)

Walking back and forth on Lake Avenue

Hanging out at Square Canteen

Being late for curfew at the dormitory

Classroom romances

Photocopying classmate’s notes before an exam (hey, almost everyone does it.)

Remembering the college years

Remembering the college years

Remembering the college years

Remembering the college years

Remembering the college years

GRADUATION IS ABOUT ACCEPTING CHANGE. One chapter closes, another one is about to open!

MY STORY IN COLLEGE Started on my Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2002. Joined VPAPU but later pursued being a workaholic for Heraldo Filipino. Spearheaded BJPC in 2005 - 2006 :) Favorite subjects: Cinematography and Electronic Newsroom II Disliked subject: College Algebra

Started on my Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2002.

Joined VPAPU but later pursued being a workaholic for Heraldo Filipino.

Spearheaded BJPC in 2005 - 2006 :)

Favorite subjects: Cinematography and Electronic Newsroom II

Disliked subject: College Algebra

MY STORY AFTER COLLEGE Graduated in March 2006. We were the 2nd batch of JOU graduates (2 sections). Applied at where I had my practicum: ABS-CBN News Channel

Graduated in March 2006. We were the 2nd batch of JOU graduates (2 sections).

Applied at where I had my practicum: ABS-CBN News Channel

MY STORY AFTER COLLEGE But FAILED. Received a call confirming I was accepted into my first job (July 2007) It took me FOUR MONTHS to get a job.

But FAILED.

Received a call confirming I was accepted into my first job (July 2007)

It took me FOUR MONTHS to get a job.

MY STORY AFTER COLLEGE FIRST JOB (which I love and keep till now) Promo Producer for Studio 23

FIRST JOB (which I love and keep till now)

Promo Producer for Studio 23

THE FACTS ARE THESE… PINOYS are picky when choosing their jobs.

PINOYS are picky when choosing their jobs.

THE FACTS ARE THESE… Most COM/JOU graduates do not work in broadcast media. Alternatives: Call centers and real estate Pursue Law or Master’s Degree Many choose to work abroad

Most COM/JOU graduates do not work in broadcast media.

Alternatives: Call centers and real estate

Pursue Law or Master’s Degree

Many choose to work abroad

BIG QUESTION: STARTING SALARY The truth of working for broadcast media

BIG QUESTION: STARTING SALARY “ It’s really basic.” SOLUTION: Raket! (for Broadcast Media) “ If you want money, you need to work extra jobs.”

Graduating COM/JOU to experience TV is OK. (But you must realize later on that EXPERIENCE does not pay for the bills.) SOLUTION: Tamang diskarte

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES CASH ON HAND -- Php 15,000.00 (comprised of salary + “pity” cash) (for Fresh Grads who work for broadcast media) RENT -- Php 3,000.00 BILLS -- Php 2,000.00 FOOD -- Php 6,000.00 TRANSPORTATION -- Php 1,500.00 LUXURY EXPENSES (Shopping, Travel, Hobbies) Php 2,500 LEFT

If you want a big starting salary, consider working for a call center. In order to survive financially while following your passion for TV, you need to work extra jobs “raket” . It’s a necessity.

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION PRIOR TO GRADUATION Resolve your issues with friends! Enjoy every last minute of college.

PRIOR TO GRADUATION

Resolve your issues with friends!

Enjoy every last minute of college.

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION GRADUATION Take lots of pictures and videos even if peers say its not allowed.

GRADUATION

Take lots of pictures and videos even if peers say its not allowed.

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job Polish your RESUME! Prepare your PORTFOLIO (if applicable) BEST FOOT FORWARD

POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job

Polish your RESUME!

Prepare your PORTFOLIO (if applicable)

BEST FOOT FORWARD

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job ATTEND JOB FAIRS!

POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job

ATTEND JOB FAIRS!

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job UTILIZE JOBSTREET.COM

POST-GRADUATION - Finding a job

UTILIZE JOBSTREET.COM

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION POST-GRADUATION - Finding a place Use Internet Classifieds on: PinoyExchange.com / Friendster Classifieds / Online Forum [make sure legit] Buy and Sell It’s time to leave home and live in the big city!

POST-GRADUATION - Finding a place

Use Internet Classifieds on:

PinoyExchange.com / Friendster Classifieds / Online Forum [make sure legit]

Buy and Sell

It’s time to leave home and live in the big city!

TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION POST-GRADUATION - COPING Plan outings and get-togethers with your friends from college. Whoever has a job first should treat the rest. ACCEPT that college is over.

POST-GRADUATION - COPING

Plan outings and get-togethers with your friends from college. Whoever has a job first should treat the rest.

ACCEPT that college is over.

PREPARE TO CLOSE THE COLLEGE CHAPTER AND START A NEW ONE.

SPECIAL MENTION: HERALDO FILIPINO

SPECIAL MENTION: BROADJOURN PROGRAM COUNCIL