The journey of a Lasallian scholar By Leony R. Garcia ‘BEING a Lasallian is to be a lot of things, but above all, it means living as a ‘Lasallian Christian achiever for God and country’. I guess this will be one of the most important ideologies that I will carry on in my life,” said Thomas Guy Bienvenida, a Vaugirard scholar (Batch 1) at the De La Salle University (DLSU) main campus. Bienvenida is set to graduate from AB Psychology course this April. “Many of us strive to succeed for different reasons; may it be for your family, for yourself, or for loved ones. However, DLSU teaches its students to be Christian Achievers for God and country. I entered DLSU holding a dream I had for myself and my family alone, but I will be marching on my graduation with a dream that I now have not only for myself but for the entire nation,” Bienvenida added. The young man was looking back with fondness how his life has changed since he decided to set foot at DLSU to study. He said he was one of the graduating students of the Manila Science High School in 2012 trying his luck to get a scholarship to be able to pursue college. “I was just an average student, and I was not even a part of the pilot sections of our batch then. Luckily, I passed both entrance exams of the University of the Philippines and DLSU. My parents have decided to enroll me at UP, since the family was not financially capable of sending me to DLSU,” he reminisced. But a few days before the deadline of submission of the forms for UP scholarship and other requirements, Bienvenida said he received a message through e-mail stating that he was given a slot for the Vaugirard Scholarship Program of DLSU. His scholarship includes a full waiver (100%) tuition-free and miscellaneous fees, P10,000.00 monthly cash allowance, meal and accommodation subsidies. Needless to say, he readily grabbed the opportunity, although he was having second thoughts if he made the right decision. “I worried about many things, especially because I’ve been hearing stereotypes about the Lasallians being conio and ‘sossy.’ I was afraid of being looked down upon, because I was not well-off. These made me worry about pursuing further education at DLSU,” Bienvenida said. To his pleasant surprise, he found out that outfit repeating was not much of an issue at DLSU as long as one comes to school presentable and neat. He was even amused to find out that some of his blockmates bought their clothes in Greenhills or Divisoria like he does. He had also encountered a lot of Lasallians who chose to eat at the more affordable food stalls, contrary to the popular notion that they only eat in sossy places. He found out that the conio attribute was not true across all Lasallians-yes, they exist, but they only comprised a small part of the entire student population in the university. “DLSU is a diverse community, having people from different walks of life come together in one campus. Even though a number of the students come from well- off families, it is remarkable how they can keep their feet on the ground. They have this ability to make you feel that you belong, regardless of what socioeconomic status you are in. They see past how much your family income is, the brands of what you wear, or the daily allowance you have,” Bienvenida said. But there is more than meets the eye as Lasallian scholar. Bienvenida admitted facing a lot of pressures from his friends, professors, family, and even from his own self. Being a Lasallian scholar, after all, entails working hard to prove that one deserves the benefits he or she is getting. Maintaining the required grade is of prime importance. Moreover, he is also expected to perform well in various cocurricular and extracurricular activities of the university. “It’s a good thing that I have the scholars’ community with me. Since we all have these shared experiences, we help each other by lending notes or books so that there would be no need to buy new ones. There would also be times when some scholars would study together to help each other on the topics they find hard in class,”Bienvenida said. “Then there is the Lasallian Scholars Society, the sole accredited scholars’ organization in the university that caters to the well-rounded development of DLSU scholars, and binds them to establish a community of scholars who would be their support group in the university, as well,” he added. As part of giving back to the Lasallian community, Bienvenida made himself part of Archers Network as an onscreen talent, and also as the current president of the Lasallian Scholars Society. He said these opportunities help him develop himself while helping others develop themselves, as well. “Being a scholar at DLSU was the greatest experience I had so far. I feel blessed when I think of the amount that I spent for my Lasallian education-none. So why is DLSU generous to its scholarship program? Simply because DLSU believes that when it nurtures bright minds, these bright minds, in return, would build a bright future for the country. “We are La Salle’s gift to society,” Bienvenida said of himself and his fellow scholars. The time to pay back is in the near future. For me, there is always a sense of giving back imparted in the Lasallian identity, and there always will be,” he concluded. DLSU Senior High School grants 250 new scholarships For those dreaming for a free Lasallian education like Bienvenida, this is your chance as the university senior high school (SHS) program granted 250 new scholarships for the academic year 2016-2017. Qualified students will be placed under the Reims, Vaugirard, Parmenie and Reuen Scholarship programs. Vaugirard, formerly college scholarship for graduates of public high schools, will now be awarded for those who will enter DLSU’s senior-high program. This change was implemented in view of the K to 12 educational program. Grade 11 applicants from public schools who have excelled in the DLSU SHS Admission and Placement Exam shall be entitled to the Vaugirard, the benefits of which include a (100 %) waiver of tuition and fees, covering a top-up and the Department of Education voucher amount. Grantees will get monthly stipends. The Reims scholarship, meanwhile, is awarded to the most outstanding public- and private-school students nationwide. Its benefits include a (100%) waiver of tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, and refund of the DepEd SHS Voucher Program amount. Parmenie recognizes top-performing public-school students in the university admission exam. Those who qualify for this scholarship will have 100-percent waiver of tuition and fees, which covers the top-up and the SHS voucher amount. Finally, Rouen is awarded to students from public schools, as well as students availing themselves of the Education Service Contracting from private schools, and who excelled in the DLSU placement exam. Recipients will enjoy a 100-percent waiver of tuition and fees (top- up and the voucher amount). Learn more about DLSU SHS’s flagship scholarships. Visit www.dlsu.edu.ph. DLSU partners with select schools for ConnectED Program In view of the implementation of the K to 12 Program, DLSU also partnered with 11 academic institutions. Under the partnership called the ConnectED program, DLSU faculty shall be deployed in partner-schools to teach some classes; mentor senior high-school teachers, so they can teach subjects at the requisite DLSU standards; and certify subjects that are equivalent to and meet specified DLSU courses. Connect ED is the university’s initiative that seeks to maximize the benefits provided by the shift to the K to 12 system by partnering with select senior-high-school institutions to ensure that curricula are harmonized; the quality of instruction is compatible with the university standards; and graduates of partner-schools will be prepared for the requirements and challenges of higher education. “DLSU seeks to elevate the entry-level standards for its higher-education programs by partnering with its feeder schools in setting higher standards for their senior high-school programs,” Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda said. These high schools include Chiang Kai Shek College, Elizabeth Seton School, Grace Christian High School, Jubilee Christian School, Makati Hope Christian School, Notre Dame of Greater Manila, Philippine Cultural College, Saint Jude Catholic School, Saint Peter the Apostle School, Saint Scholastica’s College, and Saint Stephen’s High School. Under the agreement, graduates of partner-schools who passed the DLSU college entrance exam and enter college at DLSU shall be exempted by the university from taking the requisite placement examination and bridging courses, provided the said graduate meets the minimum grade requirement for the corresponding course. **** This story, which appeared in the BusinessMirror special feature on senior high schools on April 6, 2016, won the Outstanding Published Feature on De La Salle University category of the 2016 Lasallian Scholarum Awards held in Makati City on October 6.
🙏🏻"Every Lasallien educational institution🏛️established, every Lasallien student👨🏻🎓taught is an act of SIGNUM🌟FIDEI."🙏🏻 - 😇 Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, FSC 🌟
Lasallian FSC Core Values and Prayers: FIDES-SERVITIUM-COMMITTERE F - Spirit of FAITH "Let us remember that we are always in the Most Holy Presence of GOD." S - Zeal for SERVICE "I will continue O my GOD to do all my actions for the Love of You." C - COMMUNION IN MISSION "Live JESUS In Our Hearts, Forever!"
"De La Salle University, as an educational institution always puts a premium on hard work and achievement." - Brother Andrew Gonzalez FSC Former DepED Secretary
ONE LA SALLE PRAYER* Let me be the change I want to see To do with strength and wisdom All that needs to be done... And become the hope that I can be. Set me free from my fears and hesitations Grant me courage and humility Fill me with spirit to face the challenge And start the change I long to see. Today I start the change I want to see. Even if I'm not the light I can be the spark In Faith, Service, and Communion. Let us start the change we want to see. The change that begins in me. Live JESUS In Our Hearts, Forever!
De La Salle University is a member school of a 350-year old international network of 1,500 Lasallian educational institutions that provide innovative Christian values-based education globally established in 82 countries countries. All Lasallian schools worldwide are guided by the Charism and Spirit of FAITH and ZEAL of Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle's vocational mission to TEACH Minds, TOUCH Hearts and TRANSFORM Lives of the Last, the Lost and the Least among the most vulnerable youth.
Lasallian Worldwide Network - th-cam.com/video/F9LNVuzs67g/w-d-xo.html De La Salle Philippines is a member of a 350-year-old international Catholic network of 1,500 Lasallian-Christian Brother educational institutions, globally established in 82 countries.
The journey of a Lasallian scholar
By Leony R. Garcia
‘BEING a Lasallian is to be a lot of things, but above all,
it means living as a ‘Lasallian Christian achiever for God and
country’. I guess this will be one of the most important
ideologies that I will carry on in my life,” said Thomas
Guy Bienvenida, a Vaugirard scholar (Batch 1) at the De
La Salle University (DLSU) main campus. Bienvenida is
set to graduate from AB Psychology course this April.
“Many of us strive to succeed for different reasons; may
it be for your family, for yourself, or for loved ones.
However, DLSU teaches its students to be Christian Achievers for
God and country. I entered DLSU holding a dream I
had for myself and my family alone, but I will be
marching on my graduation with a dream that I now
have not only for myself but for the entire nation,”
Bienvenida added.
The young man was looking back with fondness how his
life has changed since he decided to set foot at DLSU to
study. He said he was one of the graduating students of
the Manila Science High School in 2012 trying his luck
to get a scholarship to be able to pursue college.
“I was just an average student, and I was not even a
part of the pilot sections of our batch then. Luckily, I
passed both entrance exams of the University of the
Philippines and DLSU. My parents have decided to
enroll me at UP, since the family was not financially capable of
sending me to DLSU,” he reminisced.
But a few days before the deadline of submission of the
forms for UP scholarship and other requirements,
Bienvenida said he received a message through e-mail
stating that he was given a slot for the Vaugirard
Scholarship Program of DLSU. His scholarship includes
a full waiver (100%) tuition-free and
miscellaneous fees, P10,000.00 monthly cash allowance, meal and
accommodation subsidies.
Needless to say, he readily grabbed the opportunity,
although he was having second thoughts if he made the
right decision.
“I worried about many things, especially because I’ve
been hearing stereotypes about the Lasallians being
conio and ‘sossy.’ I was afraid of being looked down
upon, because I was not well-off. These made me worry
about pursuing further education at DLSU,” Bienvenida
said.
To his pleasant surprise, he found out that outfit
repeating was not much of an issue at DLSU as long as
one comes to school presentable and neat. He was even
amused to find out that some of his blockmates bought
their clothes in Greenhills or Divisoria like he does.
He had also encountered a lot of Lasallians who chose
to eat at the more affordable food stalls, contrary to the
popular notion that they only eat in sossy places. He
found out that the conio attribute was not true across
all Lasallians-yes, they exist, but they only comprised
a small part of the entire student population in the
university.
“DLSU is a diverse community, having people from
different walks of life come together in one campus.
Even though a number of the students come from well-
off families, it is remarkable how they can keep their
feet on the ground. They have this ability to make you
feel that you belong, regardless of what socioeconomic
status you are in. They see past how much your family
income is, the brands of what you wear, or the daily
allowance you have,” Bienvenida said.
But there is more than meets the eye as Lasallian
scholar. Bienvenida admitted facing a lot of pressures
from his friends, professors, family, and even from his
own self. Being a Lasallian scholar, after all, entails
working hard to prove that one deserves the benefits he
or she is getting. Maintaining the required grade is of
prime importance. Moreover, he is also expected to
perform well in various cocurricular and
extracurricular activities of the university.
“It’s a good thing that I have the scholars’ community
with me. Since we all have these shared experiences, we
help each other by lending notes or books so that there
would be no need to buy new ones. There would also be
times when some scholars would study together to help
each other on the topics they find hard in
class,”Bienvenida said.
“Then there is the Lasallian Scholars Society, the sole
accredited scholars’ organization in the university that
caters to the well-rounded development of DLSU
scholars, and binds them to establish a community of
scholars who would be their support group in the
university, as well,” he added.
As part of giving back to the Lasallian community,
Bienvenida made himself part of Archers Network as an
onscreen talent, and also as the current president of the
Lasallian Scholars Society. He said these opportunities
help him develop himself while helping others develop
themselves, as well.
“Being a scholar at DLSU was the greatest experience I
had so far. I feel blessed when I think of the amount
that I spent for my Lasallian education-none. So why is
DLSU generous to its scholarship program? Simply
because DLSU believes that when it nurtures bright
minds, these bright minds, in return, would build a
bright future for the country.
“We are La Salle’s gift to society,” Bienvenida said of
himself and his fellow scholars. The time to pay back is
in the near future. For me, there is always a sense of
giving back imparted in the Lasallian identity, and there
always will be,” he concluded.
DLSU Senior High School grants 250 new scholarships
For those dreaming for a free Lasallian education like
Bienvenida, this is your chance as the university senior
high school (SHS) program granted 250 new
scholarships for the academic year 2016-2017. Qualified
students will be placed under the Reims, Vaugirard,
Parmenie and Reuen Scholarship programs.
Vaugirard, formerly college scholarship for graduates
of public high schools, will now be awarded for those
who will enter DLSU’s senior-high program. This change
was implemented in view of the K to 12 educational
program. Grade 11 applicants from public schools who
have excelled in the DLSU SHS Admission and Placement
Exam shall be entitled to the Vaugirard, the benefits of
which include a (100 %) waiver of tuition and fees,
covering a top-up and the Department of Education
voucher amount. Grantees will get monthly stipends.
The Reims scholarship, meanwhile, is awarded to the
most outstanding public- and private-school students
nationwide. Its benefits include a (100%) waiver of
tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, and refund of the
DepEd SHS Voucher Program amount.
Parmenie recognizes top-performing public-school
students in the university admission exam. Those who
qualify for this scholarship will have 100-percent
waiver of tuition and fees, which covers the top-up and
the SHS voucher amount.
Finally, Rouen is awarded to students from public
schools, as well as students availing themselves of the
Education Service Contracting from private schools, and
who excelled in the DLSU placement exam. Recipients
will enjoy a 100-percent waiver of tuition and fees (top-
up and the voucher amount). Learn more about DLSU
SHS’s flagship scholarships. Visit www.dlsu.edu.ph.
DLSU partners with select schools for ConnectED
Program
In view of the implementation of the K to 12 Program,
DLSU also partnered with 11 academic institutions.
Under the partnership called the ConnectED program, DLSU
faculty shall be deployed in partner-schools to teach
some classes; mentor senior high-school teachers, so
they can teach subjects at the requisite DLSU standards;
and certify subjects that are equivalent to and meet
specified DLSU courses.
Connect ED is the university’s initiative that seeks to
maximize the benefits provided by the shift to the K to
12 system by partnering with select senior-high-school
institutions to ensure that curricula are harmonized; the
quality of instruction is compatible with the university
standards; and graduates of partner-schools will be
prepared for the requirements and challenges of higher
education.
“DLSU seeks to elevate the entry-level standards for its
higher-education programs by partnering with its feeder
schools in setting higher standards for their senior
high-school programs,” Vice Chancellor for Academics
Dr. Robert Roleda said.
These high schools include Chiang Kai Shek College,
Elizabeth Seton School, Grace Christian High School,
Jubilee Christian School, Makati Hope Christian School,
Notre Dame of Greater Manila, Philippine Cultural
College, Saint Jude Catholic School, Saint Peter the
Apostle School, Saint Scholastica’s College, and Saint
Stephen’s High School.
Under the agreement, graduates of partner-schools who
passed the DLSU college entrance exam and enter
college at DLSU shall be exempted by the university
from taking the requisite placement examination and
bridging courses, provided the said graduate meets the
minimum grade requirement for the corresponding
course.
****
This story, which appeared in the BusinessMirror
special feature on senior high schools on April 6, 2016,
won the Outstanding Published Feature on De La Salle
University category of the 2016 Lasallian Scholarum
Awards held in Makati City on October 6.
"Lord, the work is yours."
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
"We'll Fight To Keep Your Glory Bright & NEVER SHALL WE FAIL!"
- Brother Stephen Malachy FSC & Brother Bonaventure Richards FSC
"GOD of Love set me aflame for Love of You and my neighbor."
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
🙏🏻"Every Lasallien educational institution🏛️established, every Lasallien student👨🏻🎓taught is an act of SIGNUM🌟FIDEI."🙏🏻
- 😇 Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, FSC 🌟
"To always do Ordinary things, Extraordinarily well."
- Saint Benilde Romancon FSC
"The Spirit of FAITH & ZEAL drives us to do good works for Love of GOD."
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
"Enter to LEARN Leave to SERVE"
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
"Live by the Spirit of FAITH Serve with the Spirit of ZEAL"
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
"Leave everything in GOD's hands for he will take care of you."
- Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle
Lasallian FSC Core Values and Prayers:
FIDES-SERVITIUM-COMMITTERE
F - Spirit of FAITH
"Let us remember that we are always in the Most Holy Presence of GOD."
S - Zeal for SERVICE
"I will continue O my GOD to do all my actions for the Love of You."
C - COMMUNION IN MISSION
"Live JESUS In Our Hearts, Forever!"
"De La Salle University, as an educational institution always puts a premium on hard work and achievement."
- Brother Andrew Gonzalez FSC
Former DepED Secretary
ONE LA SALLE PRAYER*
Let me be the change I want to see
To do with strength and wisdom
All that needs to be done...
And become the hope that I can be.
Set me free from my fears and hesitations
Grant me courage and humility
Fill me with spirit to face the challenge
And start the change I long to see.
Today I start the change I want to see.
Even if I'm not the light
I can be the spark
In Faith, Service, and Communion.
Let us start the change we want to see.
The change that begins in me.
Live JESUS In Our Hearts, Forever!
De La Salle University is a member school of a 350-year old international network of 1,500 Lasallian educational institutions that provide innovative Christian values-based education globally established in 82 countries countries. All Lasallian schools worldwide are guided by the Charism and Spirit of FAITH and ZEAL of Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle's vocational mission to TEACH Minds, TOUCH Hearts and TRANSFORM Lives of the Last, the Lost and the Least among the most vulnerable youth.
The De La Salle Way:
Religio, Mores et Cultura
ANIMO! - Lasallian Spirit of FAITH & ZEAL
DLSU is my dream school 💚 #Animo
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De La Salle Philippines is a member of a 350-year-old international Catholic network of 1,500 Lasallian-Christian Brother educational institutions, globally established in 82 countries.