LOPEZ, ELLA MARIE P.

FIN192

“We are the Nationalian,

the bloodline that breeds The Gold and Blue”

I will bark so loud that I am a proud bulldog. Throughout my whole stay in the university, I

never felt disvalued or unwanted; and the moment I enrolled in NU on my first year, I believe that

this is the campus where I will nourish. National University symbolizes a candle for us students, it

brings light that guides our path to success, it shines so bright that made the existence of darkness

seems to be impossible.

The core values of National University are not just something simply listed, it is my belief

that it is a century of process in embracing all the principles. At this point of time, I am honored to

say that NU imbibed in me the core values of our university. I am always reminded that life is full

of difficulties and challenges that seems to be impossibly resolve. However, we should also keep in

mind that we are Nationalians and our university vested us the power of resiliency, these

problems should be taken as an opportunity to strongly surpass every trials. I can still remember

our discussion about the history of NU, this is the time I was able to understand that the University

which became every Nationalians home and foundation of knowledge had

experience multiple of downfalls. The NU is still standing throughout the

120 years, it seems that time flies so fast not knowing that every second

and every minute in that century contains so much memories in the

history. It elucidates the impression that NU is a legend and I wonder if

my batch will also become one in the future. It actively illustrates that we,
 the Nationalians, embodies the university as a whole and that is the

reason why we must keep the identity of NU that should always

possess all the principles. Being a Nationalian is a lifetime priviledge,

I am honored to be accepted in this university. As a matter of fact,

it’s always been the school where I dreamed to graduate and if I’ll be given the chance to choose

another university, I’ll decline it and will still pursue my degree in NU. At all times, being a

Nationalian reminds me the liberty and reputation I can’t replace with mere title. Nationalian is not

just a title, I believe that it is the epitome of wisdom and integrity. I promise to myself that I will

always uphold the principles imparted to me, be it inside or outside the university and not just

temporarily but throughout my whole journey in life. Like National University, I am also

supported by SM Foundation led by “Tatang” Mr. Henry Sy with educational assistance. I once

also felt helpless, I came from an underprivilege family and I thought that I would not be able to

pursue my study in college. It is true that the one’s who experienced to have nothing are the

one who appreciates the most. With the blessing of education, I promise to myself that I will also

integrate one of NU’s core value which is compassion. At the moment where I am able to give

back, I’ll make sure to help and assist other students in need especially those who has big dreams

in life and would like to earn a degree.

There’s so much thing that National University would like to offer,

and I wish that every Nationalian appreciates it. Indeed, NU offers an

education that works and I felt it.