The student attended a seminar hosted by the CAS department about the importance of being engaged in politics. The seminar discussed how political decisions impact issues like mental health services, housing, the environment, and the prison system. It highlighted the Mental Health Act of 2010 and emphasized citizens' rights. The speaker encouraged students to educate themselves on issues and candidates using multiple sources, and warned against being apolitical. The student reflected that the seminar taught them to consider political issues and a candidate's qualifications when voting.
The student attended a seminar hosted by the CAS department about the importance of being engaged in politics. The seminar discussed how political decisions impact issues like mental health services, housing, the environment, and the prison system. It highlighted the Mental Health Act of 2010 and emphasized citizens' rights. The speaker encouraged students to educate themselves on issues and candidates using multiple sources, and warned against being apolitical. The student reflected that the seminar taught them to consider political issues and a candidate's qualifications when voting.
The student attended a seminar hosted by the CAS department about the importance of being engaged in politics. The seminar discussed how political decisions impact issues like mental health services, housing, the environment, and the prison system. It highlighted the Mental Health Act of 2010 and emphasized citizens' rights. The speaker encouraged students to educate themselves on issues and candidates using multiple sources, and warned against being apolitical. The student reflected that the seminar taught them to consider political issues and a candidate's qualifications when voting.
We haven’t done any seminar that is related to outreach program. So, I decided to look on the upcoming seminars in other department. On May 2, 2022, I am glad that the CAS department conducted their seminar through live about politics. Luckily it was timely and relatable at the same time. Mr. Clint began his webinar by asking us questions such as what politics means to us, what type of politician we want, and why we should become engaged. Then he showed a film of Jessica's narrative, in which the facts of life are portrayed, as well as how politics influences her life. Following that, he displayed other facts, including the proportion of people who need help when it comes to their mental health. Housing challenges, environmental dangers and concerns, access to medical care, counseling programs and wellness services, and prison system design are all included. He highlighted that our government's decisions have an impact on how we live in society. He also discussed the significance of our rights and what they entail. The Mental Health Act of 2010 (RA11036) covers all a Filipino's mental fundamental rights, and it is free of compulsion and responsible to its service consumers. They made certain that they were respected and cared for. As Filipino citizens, we should be self-sufficient and appreciated in society. He also warned about the perils of apoliticism. Finally, he offered suggestions for how we may participate in politics. Mr. Clint stated that it is critical for us to be well educated because of what we have seen on social media. We should also interact well with others and anticipate difficulties due to differing opinions. We must remember to unplug and breathe from everything so that we may ponder and think about what is going on around us. II. Reflection It's encouraging to hear someone ask why we should become involved in politics. Being apolitical, based on our talk, is not a positive thing. We should make an attempt to learn more about the candidate we've picked. Having a list of their accomplishments and proofs is the most fundamental acknowledgement of their efforts. It is within our Filipino rights to utilize our freedom to vote. We must not remain silent since failing to speak up during an election causes our country to suffer for years. The failing government has an impact not just on ourselves, but also on future generations. We must remember to unplug and breathe from everything so that we may ponder and think about what is going on around us. The seminar taught me how to be more conscious of not just my mental health but also how to be politically astute while deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election. This motivates me to encourage everyone to speak up and be heard. III. Photos/Documentation of your outreach program