This document summarizes the speaker's experiences in their first year at Guevarra Institute of Technology. They made real friends through an acquaintance party and learned to act as one. They are proud to be Filipino and own what their country offers. The speaker recognizes the importance of honoring mentors and celebrating each other's successes and victories. While it has just been the beginning, the speaker has already learned many valuable lessons through e-learning, improving their English and Filipino communication skills, struggling with fundamentals of problem solving like flowcharts, and trying their best to love algebra despite challenges.