The document discusses the perceived effects of Mapua's quarter system on students from a psychological and financial perspective. It focuses on the ECE B3 batch of 2011. The quarter system requires adjustments from students to cope, including techniques to survive a full quarter. Financially, the system places stress on parents' tuition payments and students' expenditures. The document aims to analyze these impacts and determine advantages and disadvantages of studying at Mapua under the quarter system.