A Step into the Old New World

You will never know the value of something until it’s gone. Students have longed for the resumption of face-to-face classes.

Now, it is in the palm of our hands once more.

Before online classes began, we took a lot of things for granted as students which have now become an important and meaningful part of our school routine.

The cold water we use to take a bath that sends chills to the very core of our body and keeps us awake. Taking a bath, dressing up, eating, and brushing our teeth as speedily as we could just so we won’t be late. The rush of waiting for the “manong driver” and the awkwardness of creating small talk. Finally, the interactions we share with our friends, classmates, and teachers.

These things have really become a staple to our student life because it serves as a brand-new trial like in a game. After years of trying this new game, we went back to what we used to play. Right then and there, we realized how fun and exciting it is, plus the addition of these little eccentricities creates this ultimately wonderful game. It is what most students feel now that we step foot back in our old ways.

Now that we go to physical classes, we see our classmates most of the time which believe it or not, actually helps us in multiple aspects.

Having classmates surrounding us gives us a sense of comfort that we are not alone. They can be people you can ask when you have questions regarding the topic or people you can laugh with, about your low scores or embarrassing moments. They are like a clan that you can vent to when you feel overwhelmed or stressed with academics. They are human beings that can understand us because they go through the same circumstances.

Since we are on the verge of full face-to-face classes, it seems only right to keep on being grateful for all of these little things that result in a meaningful day. We must be able to adjust, to adapt, and be appreciative of these things. Reject modernity, embrace tradition.