 |
| The proud symbol of UP's culture |
UP is not your ordinary university . It is only for the chosen one. You can not just enter or enroll at UP unless you are an UPCAT passer. which is the most coveted university/college entrance examination. As early as July, senior or graduating class of private and public schools nationwide prepare for the UPCAT. The test determines who's chosen to be the real "Scholar ng Bayan:. And every first Saturday and Sunday of August is the scheduled day of the most prestigious university/college entrance examination.
Why is UP that special? UP is the only university that the Americans builds in the country. Most of the building in the spacious campus were built with American Money and by American government until it was turned over to the Republic O f the Philippines. UP is based on the concept of an American University like Harvard and has American education system. Only the most eligible high school graduates are permitted to enroll here and enjoy the privilege of a premiere university setting.
But UP did not turn out to be All-American but in opposite denounced American rule in the university. It has since the beginning the training ground for Filipino excellence in fields that includes government, finance, medicine and health, education, Engineering, Arts and humanities, Architecture, Science and Agriculture. UP students are trained to be independent thinkers. They share common dreams of excellence and recognition. It is also the training ground for democracy and freedom-loving spirit.
University Of the Philippines is the icon for the love of freedom of expressions and thoughts. Its Oblation statue is the symbol of its culture and pride. No other university in the Philippines could best describe what's freedom other than UP.
The spacious campus houses the many artifacts that describe the distinctive UP culture. The sunken garden, The Palma Hall, The Vinson Hall and the cafeterias where students hang out and mingle during brraks from the tedious school tasks and readings. Here you can see students wearing long hair, strumming guitar, reading, and doing his or her own unique thing. UP campus life is diverse and unique but with one common scent, the scent of being liberated and free.
Name one well-respected person in one field and most probably that person is a graduate of UP. The prestige is undying and still continuing up to the present generation. This is the reason every high school graduate will die for a slot in any of its 8 campuses.
University O f he Philippines, a Filipino University with Filipino culture and values. A university that is always proud to be of Philippines' heritage!
