ABM STUDENT'S LIFE

Being a student is fun, but it does have its up and down sides. For most students it is the first time that they have left home and is therefore somewhat disconcerting. The realization that there is now no mechanism around to take dirty smelly clothes and magically transform them into clean ones is a horrible one. There is also the feeling that nobody at university particularly cares about you, or how you are doing. This is not true; courses come complete with a whole bunch of people who are there to provide support.

June 13, 2016, our class got start. I am a freshman student of STI Balagtas which pursue the ABM Strand. The main reason why I choose ABM, it is because it is my interest. Going back to my story, before I enter the campus, nervous and excitement is visible in my face. Before going to my room, I just check in the board what section I am. After I see the names of my classmates, my heartbeat pumps faster than before. I have no idea who are they and what school they are come from. I’m asking myself “Can I easily communicate with them?” “Who among them will be my friends?” “What I’m going to do after entering the room?” “Do I need to say hi or hello?” Those questions are bothering my mind that day. But I try to ignore those and confidently enter the room. You know what? It is awkward to be in my position that day because as I look around, most of them have a friend from their former school while I have nothing at all. As day passed by, I find new friends. Even though we came from different schools, it doesn’t serve a struggle for us to bind together. If before, we feel shy to each other but now, we’re like brothers and sisters. In terms of education, being an ABM student is a wonderful experience. I have been experience something new within choosing this strand. Although there are a little bit adjustments because Senior High School is between the Junior High School and College. It wasn’t easy like Junior High School and a little bit difficult like college. The subjects are like the subjects in college. The good thing about being a first batch of K 1o 12 program is there are considerations. Our teachers are helping us to adjust with our new environment. As an ABM student, I experience to sleep late night because I have many things to do, to be independent because I know there are times that I will only be the one that can help me, to have an advance study to pass my subjects, to have a headache because I can’t solve some mathematical problems and to be stress because of many activities I need to do. Maybe some of you will be afraid to take this strand, but one thing I can assure you: those suffering can make you a better person. You will grow. Your learning will expand. Your knowledge will enhance. You would be the best version of yourself. In a moment, you will realize that you can do thing that you think you can’t do. I am enjoying my subjects even though it sucks me. It is like I am a nail hitting by a hammer, but I know there is a successful outcome if I have a wisdom and perseverance. 

We all have different experiences about being a student. Let me know yours?

RELATED COURSE TO ABM

1.   The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

This program is composed of subjects in accounting ( financial, public, managerial), audit, administration, business laws and taxation. Its primary focus is not limited to business subjects, but to other fields as well, such as banking and finance, government, social services, education, and more. The program also teaches students to integrate information technology concepts into business systems, in order to create a more systematic and organized way of storing business related data. As a student, you will be taught computerized accounting systems, and basic understanding of computer programming and auditing systems. The program also instills in students the importance of computational and communication skills both in written and oral English.

2.   Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

This program (BSBA), formerly known as BS in Commerce (BSC), is designed to produce graduates that possess a familiarity of business operations and equip them with critical decision making skills for strategic and executive work necessary for competing in the ever-changing world of global business. The program empowers students with a basic and clear understanding of the functions of every division in a company, be it in marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and office management. Training in this program emphasizes leadership skills, and thus prepares them you managerial and supervisory positions.

3.   Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management

This program is designed to develop students' technical know-how in brokerage, appraisal, and consultancy in relation to commercial, rental and private property, and salesmanship. The program also trains students to become proactive and responsive to the changes in economic and political environment by means of providing technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills that support real estate transactions. The integration of theories learned inside the classroom and on-the-job training will give students a broad and enriched base for a career in real estate service profession.

4.   Bachelor of Science in Tourism

It  is a four-year collegiate degree program offered to individuals who are interested in making a career in the area of travel and tour industry. The course aims to develop students who will become qualified personnel, administrators and entrepreneurs in the tourism industryThe tourism core subjects offer fundamental concepts and operational competencies for this sector such as Principles of Tourism, Tourism Planning and Development, Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship and Business planning, Event Management, and more. Off-campus Internship and on-the-job training afford students with the practical experience in the area of their choice to help them decide on their career options in the future.

5.   Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology

This program centers on the basic accounting skills, as well as business and finance skills that will help students pursue careers in bookkeeping, auditing, tax preparation, and business analysis. This program is designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and values that will make them competent professionals in the field of accounting. This program is taught through classroom-based frontal instructions, case studies, projects, group activities, as well as other ways (e.g., hands-on training on accounting software; exercises on situational problems) to simulate actual work situations.

6.   Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

This is a four year degree program that covers the process of conception, planning, development, human resource and management of the different aspects of hotel, restaurant and resort operations. The BSHM program provides students with technical skills, as well as knowledge in marketing, finance, budgeting, staffing and other fields of business. The program also aims to teach entrepreneurship skills. BS in Hospitality Management (BSHM) is a general course that covers all topics discussed in Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel operations.

7.   Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

It  provides knowledge and skills on the fundamentals of business and agriculture. The program involves topics in entrepreneurship, agricultural processing, production, financing, marketing and corporate business principles as well as agribusiness management.
The BS-AB program aims to produce graduates who are competent and competitive in the world of agribusiness both in the national and local level.

WHY SHOULD YOU PURSUE ABM?

1.        A ticket to the corporate world.

During your school days as a ABM students, you will be having some thesis, business proposal, interviews, survey and research paper that will truly train you to be a critical thinker. It enhances our capabilities to resolve some problems in just short period of time. It makes us more responsible and more independent. Senior High School life is more different from Junior High School life. SHS will be the stepping stone to reality. With subjects like Applied Economics, Business Ethics and Responsibility, Accountancy, Business Math, and Principles of Marketing, you are trained to think big. Those who complete this strand will play an important role in the corporate world.

2.        For the kids who sold candies to their parents and relatives to feed their piggy banks!

Who knew selling candies would predict your future? When we are young, some of us experienced to sell candies, ice candy, sampaguita and others just to earn money. Even in a young age we want to earn money because we need it or rather we want it. But you know what, by simply selling those products with your parents, friends, and relatives or even to strangers will truly affect your future. It may serve as your experience that can make you a better person someday. This strand is best for students who would like to be businessmen, entrepreneurs, marketing/sales/financial managers and specialists.

3.        And, it’s time to sell more candies!

Well, not necessarily candies. As days passed by, we are getting bigger and older. If before we are just selling candies, sampaguita etc with our relatives, this time you can be better than you are before. Your products will surely improve. You can have now more customers and buyers. The quantity of your sold products will surely increase if you have an enough knowledge and perseverance. This strand will give you tips and information on how could you start your own business. In this strand, one of its activities is a Business Enterprise Simulation wherein you get to execute your own business plan.

4.        It’s not about the money.

Forget about Jessie J’s Price Tag for a second. ABM’s about the money! Obviously, if we start a business, our goal is to earn profit right? Upon computing debit and credit, it requires money right? In this strand, it will train us how to handle our saving properly, how can our money will grow, where can we use our money and how can we earn money. But don’t make it a habit that you are just working or studying for money. Don’t forget to enjoy and explore. Being in the ABM strand can lead you to become a banker, budget officer, sales agent, financial analyst, or an accountant.

5.        You don’t have to be a scientist nor a mathematician

Not part of your section’s top 10? Not an over-achiever? That’s definitely okay. My teacher said to us when we are Grade 10, “Hindi dahil achiever ka ngayong JHS ay achiever ka pa din sa darating na SHS. Maaring yung mga kaklase mong tutulog at tutunga tunganga lang ngayon e mas mahigitan pa ang mga achiever sa pagdating ng panahon.” It is a simple reminder to us that nothing is permanent in this world. You could be better if you work for it. You can be the best if your work for it. You don’t have to be HYPER intellectual to be in the ABM strand. All you need is your interest and passion!

7 TYPES OF ABM STUDENTS

          Classroom can consider as our second home. In a day, we almost spend our 8-10 hours staying at school. In a classroom, we have a classmates that we can consider our little or older siblings while our adviser or teacher serves as our second parent. It’s not easy to deal with your classmates because you have a different characteristics and personality. So, here are some types of ABM students that you can met during school days: 

1.        1.   Overactive

        He always has a question to ask and comment to make. He joined a book, science, math, chess, debate, or glee club. Overactive personalities can be found just about everywhere, and they can become irritating, since other students in the class have no chance to make a name for themselves.  

    

             2.   RichKid

       This one is a true fashionista at heart. Clothes are exciting to this person beyond just their simple necessity of protecting the body from the sun; clothes are a form of expression, and these people fully embrace that idea in their fashion choices. The One Who Seemingly Goes Shopping Every Weekend might be a fan of mixing up his or her appearance, or maybe he or she stick to one general style. Either way, these people know how to work clothes and always look put together. They didn’t garner this nickname for nothing, though; it seems like they are always wearing a new piece of clothing every time you see them.

3.     Nerd

Nerds prefer books to social life. Books are clever. Books don’t bully you. Books don’t ask stupid questions. What’s more, books fertilize your mind with superb ideas and make you monstrously intelligent.

4.     Bully

Bully keep in awe Nerds and Intellectual Outsiders and other much weaker species. Even several years after, when school or university is in the past, Bullies’ victims recollect studying time with hatred. However, other students are of no interest for the roughs, since they can stand up for themselves.

5.     Drama Queen

This person wants to get some attention at any cost. And really loves dramas. You don’t have to join a drama club to be a Drama Queen. For this, you just need to be the center of attention when it comes to classmates and educators alike.

6.     Star

School celebrities can be famous/notorious for a huge number of reasons: They play sports, they are A-students, and more. They are just fabulous, no matter what they actually do. They have groups of both fans and haters, and this kind of student touches practically everyone’s feelings.

7.     Clown

Sometimes their jokes are funny. Sometimes they are not. However, Clowns are doing their best to carry their entertaining mission. Everybody must laugh: classmates, educators, and coaches.