SEA-TEACHER PROJECT BATCH 7

International Student's Day                 It was January 30, 2019, when the International Student’s Day was held. But before that day, we had informed by our coordinator, Kuya Mee Jay, that we would perform our cultural performance. Since this would be a great opportunity for us to introduce Indonesian’s culture in foreign country, we had well-prepared all of the things.             Less than a week before the day, we discussed about what would we perform since we came from different provinces and of course with different cultures too. After having a long discussion, we decided to perform three kinds of Indonesian’s cultures, they were Pencak Silat, Bali Dance, and Indonesian regional songs (Manuk Dadali, Ampar-Ampar Pisang, and Suwe Ora Jamu). Pencak Silat would be performed by Evan, Bali Dance would be perfomed by Nova, and the rests would be performing the Indonesian regional songs. While Ali would be playing flute (suling) and Yeyen would be playing guitar. Me and K

Going to Dingras: Plant and Harvest!                  On January 25, 2019, went to Dingras, another city of Ilocos Norte, to attend the launching of MMSU Dingras as Kalacuchi Campus. We were assigned to be ready at 07.00 a.m before the bus picked us up and we were suggested to use sport outfit. After having breakfast, we went together to the MMSU gate to wait the bus. While waiting for the bus, we took some pictures in front of the gate written “MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY”. Taking picture in front MMSU gate             Finally we were picked up by the bus. It took 30-45 minutes to Dingras. I could feel the fresh air of Dingras because was a highland area. According to what I saw along the road, Dingras was sorrounded by agricultural fields such as fields of rice, corn, onions, pumpkins, white squash, leeks, watermmelons, mustard green, and long beans because I was slept during the road beacuse I can sleep easily anytime and anywhere. We were welcomed when we

Exploring Foods at MMSU Food Trade             We went to the MMSU trade fair  almost everyday because we were curious to taste the Philippines steet foods not. It was nit far from the mansion. We usually went to the trade fair at evening by walking. We walked around the trade fair while choosing what foods would we buy. We choosed the foods carefully and asked the seller what was the food made from since we can not eat non-halal food. I bought Takoyaki for 20 peso and a glass of Lemonade. The rest of us bought Shawarma Hamburger “buy one take oone” for 50 peso. How cheap these street foods are! The foods were also tasty. The seller was also so funny. We learned some of the Philippines words from him and he also learned some Indonesian words from us.             On Friday night, we were asked by Mr. Matthew and Miss Carla to go to the trade fair. They wanted to see the students’ performance on the trade fair so they asked us to join them. We bought some foods and drinks before w

First Time to Come to MMSU LES: Good morning, Teacher! `             This is our third day in the Philippines and we started to do “The Real Agenda” of Teacher Training, that was visiting the receiving schools for the first time. On the night before, we were informed that Ma’am Jeanette and Ma’am Luis would see us at 9 a.m and send us to the schools. Before going to the schools, we were sepatared into two groups which a group belonged to teach primary school and another one to teach secondary school. Me and Salsa preferred to teach primary school as English for the subject of teaching.            We went to school with Ma’am Luis, whereas the other group went to school with Ma’am Janette. I was so nervous to come to the school since I did not had much experience in teaching elementary students. I was afraid the children would ignore me and could not accept me as their student teacher that would teach them even in a very short time. I encouraged myself to be brave to face

Attending 41 st  MMSU Foundation Annivesary             I woke up earlier than two of my roomates and got ready. After finishng everything, I had breakfast with my home-made “gulai” from Indonesia. They were made by my mom. Everyone also had their breakfast. After having breakfast, we walked together to Iloca Teatro to attend the event of MMSU. I could feel the air of the Philippines. It was so fresh! I even never feel the wind like this in Indonesia. I do not often walk to some places, but going to MMSU by walking did not make me sweating. I thought I would be healthier to live here.             We arrived at the Ilocano Teatro and sit together in two lines of 16 student teacher from Indonesia. Some of us wore batik and Filipinos were amazed and praised our batik costume. They also use their traditional clother of the Philippines. They were so beatiful in their costume. So did the President of MMSU. She always beautiful. Attending 41st MMSU Foundation Anniversary and

First Time Visiting Mariano Marcos State University             After having breakfast, we were picked up by MMSU buses. We were taken to MMSU administration office. We were warmly-welcomed by all of MMSU people. We also met the president and the vice president of MMSU. We had welcoming ceremony on our first day. Everyone greeted and smiled at us. They all were so warm-hearted. After having good welcoming ceremony, we were invited to the president’s room and took some pictures. She was so beautiful and warm-hearted. She loved to smile to everyone. Welcoming ceremony from MMSU Visiting President office             After having quick visit to MMSU administration office, we went back to the bus to attend orientation at Laoag City. It took 45 minutes from Batac City to Laoag City by bus. During the way from Batac city to Laoag City, we passed some historical places and a lake named Paoay Lake. We also passed large “multifunction” field. Because the field can be used t