To be young and activist...

Most of us know that the University of the Philippines is THE #1 school in the country. But when it comes to Mindanao, although there is a UP Min, MSU-IIT is arguably the best. Some may say that MSU (the main campus) holds that distinction. Maybe but then again, maybe not. If these were the 70's or maybe 80's, I would definitely agree. But it's the new millenium. Times have definitely changed.

So what makes MSU-IIT the #1 school in Mindanao? Easy. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. MSU-IIT has the brightest and best students in Mindanao. Our engineering graduates do well in board exams. Our education graduates do well in LET. Our CBA graduates also fare well. Even our CASS and SET and SCS students. Our science and mathematics departments are centers of excellence.

So do we have anything more to say? Alas there is. Because the problem with MSU-IIT students is they are only that. Academically excellent. Majority of them have absolutely no concern with the community at large. They live in their own little worlds. And they are happy with that.

They forget that the reason why they are there is partly due to the people. And I think that it is time for them to realize that. That they have to give something back to the community. That they must not wait until they graduate before doing so.

So what then must MSU-IIT students do? Let's leave that to the next blog.