Change (A Synthesis Paper) In partial fulfillment of the requirements in FFP

Oct. 2, 2012 Submitted to: Maam Reine T. Talamban Submitted by: Bruce Andrei B. Chaves

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Introduction: Change is constant. A very true yet, somewhat sad saying, cause it means that nothing is permanent in this world, and nothing can stay forever. Its nature in its finest form, where if one thing is gone, something must be there to replace it as new. But, it does not replace it automatically; it takes time for the perfect thing to be served as replacement. And, as soon as it is found, it will be there to fill in the certain gap, and will repeat the cycle that is, change. Same goes for life in college, as a freshman, youre still rubbing off whats left of the good old high school memories, and change is that sudden shock to your system in which you begin to forcefully adjust to your new surroundings. Like a natural selection, we try to adapt in order to survive but, the difference in this scenario is. You are alone.

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Insights: The first few months, I was still new to this college thing; I had it easy though, making new friends was never a big deal. But then, something came that I didnt expect to come. That feeling of being alone for once, that feeling where you had no one to turn to or to talk to, and there I thought that will not happen, cause I thought I did the impossible of not having to adjust with difficulty like everyone else. I was wrong, very, very wrong. That day when I felt that feeling, was the day for our Peer Workshop, the first of the semester. It was about having to not listen to you but, listen to others. Its like you shouldnt question why, but rather, just listen to why he did it, or why he is like that and etc. I believe this is where Cura Personalis becomes involved, it means to care for the entire person, selfless love, cause when I was able to share what I felt that day, they were actually listening, not because it was the instruction but, because when I was sharing, I broke into tears all throughout. I can say that they sympathize what I felt, some even agreed that they were feeling the same thing. But whats so important here was they listened, and after that they gave pieces of advice that made me feel a lot better after. I was even more enlightened when they said that they were always there for me, if I ever need them, and also, they told me that I should never feel lonely, because God is always here with me, where ever I may go. All of what they said was correct, and true. And, after all that, they were always there for me, whenever I needed help, they would be there. I managed to survive the first semester, not alone but, with them. And that they reminded me, the other then themselves, God was also there for me. But, in return I was always there for them.

Thank you Lord, for giving me the chance to meet these people, in order to survive half of the year, and I thank you for being there for me, like they were for me as well, and making me realize that I am never alone, and that I should be patient as to when I must be finally finished adjusting. Amen.

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Conclusion: My conclusion is that FFP thought me about never thinking about myself, but rather think of others, before yourself. Never be too selfish, and it is a very rewarding feeling to know that youve made a difference for someone, as well as they made a difference in you.