2020-2021

Sumali ako sa Mathematics Society dahil sa mga kaklase ko, Gusto ko sila tulungan at gusto ko na makita kami na sabay sabay ga-graduate. Mathematics is really hard for everyone, pero paano ko maipapakita sa kanila at maipapaunawa ang kahalagahan nito? Kaya kinakailangan ko i-explore yung mga bagay sa paligid ko. Kailangan ko malaman kung ano yung mga kakayanan ko. Sabi nga, hindi mo kaya ibigay ang mga bagay na WALA sa'yo.

Mathematics Society was really a big help for me. I started in nothing, hindi ko nga alam kung ano 'yung kaya ko pero MathSoc gives me a lot of people who is willing to help me. Ngayon, the challenge is in you. Are you ready to solve the mystery of why Mathematics Society will plays a big part of your college life? Join now and be one of us!

College life is indeed hard pero yung MathSoc yung masasabi kong nagbigay pa lalo ng kulay sa buhay ko. MathSoc is my second home, a place for growth, and something that I would treasure and would be proud of for the rest of my life.

Dati lang kong member to be honest. Pero simula nung chinallege ko yung sarili ko na sumali sa Sail Academy ng BulSU OSO, I was given an opportunity na maging isa sa officers ng MathSoc. I did it voluntarily kasi gusto ko nang lumabas sa shell ko nun para malift-up yung bumabagsak kong self-esteem dahil na rin sa pagbagsak ko noon sa dream school at course ko. I promised myself na hindi ko man ma-achieve 'yun gaya ng SHS classmates ko, I can make a better future for myself. I'll make the best out of the things na meron ako. And I'm so thankful and proud of myself for what I did, dahil I am what I am right now because of that. Worth it ang pagiging parte ng MathSoc.

I really recommend fellow students to join and experience the life in MathSoc. College life is more fun with MathSoc!

What I liked about MathSoc, at bakit nga ba ako sumali dito. Siguro magkwento ako ng kaunti hano?

So when I was in first year being a BS Math AS student, year 2015, kagaya ng iba wala akong idea sa course, and nasa isip ko din that time na mag-shift nalang ng course after 1^st or 2^nd semester. Ang alam ko din ‘di talaga ako active sa org noon, and parang nagpapamember lang ako kasi mandatory s’ya that time. But then after a year, nag-stop ako ng pag-aaral dala ng kakulangang pang-pinansyal, then graduating din kasi that time si ate, and hindi pa free tuition. So ayun, nagwork ako, then year 2017 nagbalik ako ng pag-aaral, 2^nd sem na since na-credit yung mga subjects ko nung 1^st sem. That time wala na ding 2^nd year ang AS kaya nag-change ako ng specialization into CS. Gaya nung dati, di rin ako active sa org until magkaroon ng General Assembly. Natuwa lang po talaga ako sa organizers ng event nung mga panahon na yon, and naisip ko na kung ako kaya yung nasa kalagayan nila, “anong feeling?” So nag-try akong mag-apply for MathSoc EB ’18-’19. But sad to say, di ako pinalad. After that, naging active member nalang ako until magkaroon ng opportunity na mapasama sa MathSoc family. Year 2018-2019, naging PIC Committee Associate ako, kasabayan ko noon sina Pres Norie at Pres Reynan. Sa experience ko as PIC Committee Associate, doon ko mas nakita yung pangangailangan ng mga kapwa ko estudyante na kumukuha ng kursong BS Math. Dahil na rin sa MathSoc, kaya mas napamahal ako sa course na ito at nawala na sa vocabulary ko na mag-shift pa ng ibang course. Those activities and events that we conducted and organized, na-realize ko na ang dami palang job opportunities na pwedeng pasukan after graduating this course. Then fast forward dahil mahaba na tong kwento ko, year 2019-2021, I’ve become the MathSoc External Vice President. Di ko alam kung bakit 2 years ako sa position na ito, pero masasabi ko na isa to sa pinaka-challenging at best experience ko as a student. Kasi during 2 years of being EVP, na-experince ko s’ya in face to face and even in virtual class. And sobrang thankful ako sa MathSoc at sa lahat ng nakasama ko rito, for all those good and unforgettable experience na pinaranas n’yo sa akin.

Si MathSoc talaga yung isa sa nagbigay ng kulay ng buhay kolehiyo ko, at sobrang life-changing. Sana kagaya ko, ay marami din kayong maging magandang karanasan being a member or being an officer of MathSoc. Siguro mag-iwan nalang ako ng line, “In order to discover new things about yourself, you have to get out of your comfort zone. Grow with the flow.”

"MathSoc is my escape."

Kapag pagod ka na sa acads mo, pwede kang magpahinga sa MathSoc. I know, it is unbelievable lalo na kapag Secretariat Committee Head for two consecutive terms ang nagsabi. Kasi naman, you do not need to solve complex mathematical problems in MathSoc. Need mo lang maging part ng "Star Magic" minsan dahil sa mga events.

I learned in MathSoc that you do not need to have excellent skills, especially first-rate grammar skills, because MathSoc itself will develop your skills. May pabaon pa nga na ibang skills tulad ng time management skills. Lastly, ang dami ko nang friends dahil sa MathSoc.

Kaya, SALAMAT MATHSOC!

Actually, ayoko talaga mag-officer. Napilit lang ako. There are lots of reasons to say "NO," but there is one reason why I said "YES" - TRUST.

Ang laking tiwala yung ibinigay sa 'kin; tiwalang walang pressure.

It was a great decision when I decided to grab the opportunity. Though sometimes, I found myself "tulala" sa dami ng gawain pero grabe yung fulfillment na ibibigay sayo after accomplishing all the tasks.

MathSoc is it about Mathematics? Academics? Organization? Yes, but also No. MathSoc is more than what you first expect it to be, and it will always be better.

The essence of the organization comes from its members improving themselves and helping others improve likewise. Being a member of MathSoc is a big help for me to gain confidence and maintain sanity. It might not be the bravest action I made, but it is the most sensible of them all.

MathSoc is a safe place to rebuild yourself in preparation for the future. It will always be there to support you, so hold on tight.

Sabi ko sa sarili ko sasali ako sa MathSoc kasi gusto ko lang matuto. Hindi ko inaasahan na maeenjoy ko yung mga gagawin kaya heto parin ako. kapag sumali ka hindinghindi mo pagsisisihan.

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Mathematics Society was the best, kasi ito yung unang naging organization ko inside the Bulacan State University. Sobrang thankful ko sa organization na ito, dahil ang laki ng naitulong nito hindi lang sa academics, pati na rin sa kung paano ako mag-lead and sa pag-communicate.

Actually nung una ang pinakadahilan ko talaga kaya ako sumali sa organisasyon na ito, ay dahil gusto kong mag-lead at mahasa pa ang aking communication skills, at para na rin may mga makasama dahil sobrang nahirapan ako sa pag-adjust sa course ko.

Dito ako natuto na maghosting, kung saan nagamit ko ito sa iba't ibang organization ko, national man or international, pati na rin sa mga livestreaming application tulad ng Kumu. Sa totoo lang, ang MathSoc ang nag-push sa'kin upang magpatuloy sa course ko ngayon and pati na rin sa pagli-lead o pagsali sa iba't ibang organisasyon. Kaya naman sobra ang pasasalamat ko sa MathSoc, at talagang promise ko na hindi man ako mawala o mawala man ako sa BulSU ay hindi ko iiwan yung organisasyon na nagpalakas ng loob ko sa iba't ibang angle ng buhay.

MathSoc turned out to be a training ground and a safe space at the same time because this org really helped me in satisfying my burning passion to help other people through its projects and it also gave me people to trust, to talked to, and family to treasure.

Actually, during my first 2 years in College gustong-gusto ko na ma-try ang MathSoc because of its mission and vision to help the BS Mathematics students pero hesitant ako kasi hindi ako sure kung ano ang maibibigay ko sa kanila pagdating sa values na mayroon sila. Then third year came, na-"budol" ako ng classmates ko na nasa MathSoc and nakita ko kung gaano sila kasaya at ka-fulfilled during their stay so nag-try ako and I am happy to say na nagpabudol ako kasi ngayon isa na ako sa mga nagbibigay buhay para makulayan ang magagandang hangarin ng MathSoc para sa members, sa College, sa University at sa Philippine Society.

This year has been really tough on me. Now that I'm called "Head"/ "Internal Audit Committee Head", a certain thing came and changed my life. I knew to myself that a lot of times I missed the opportunity to serve other people but MathSoc never let me feel the guilt I thought. They helped me more than I deserve; they raised a fund for my operation and continue to pray for my fast recovery. Especially to our beloved former adviser Sir Joselito Roque who continuously checked on me and Ma'am Valentine Blez Lampayan for the aid and care she has given me. No words can express how blessed I am to be in an organization like this. Here, we are family. They will treat each other with love you will never encounter in your college life.

I was very hesitant to join this organization. I don't know if I'm able to socialize with the student leaders in MathSoc and if I can be an effective officer while being an "ulirang" student.

Eventually, after several "budol" by Pres Norie and Pres NK, I was able to have the courage to run for the election of EB '20-'21 for SDC Head. As described by our current organization President, Student Development Committee is "one of the most difficult committees to handle" in MathSoc. Hindi halata yung pressure 'di ba?

But I then realized that in MathSoc, you have nothing to worry about. Your colleagues will be there to help you to accomplished all your tasks smoothly. MathSoc values "teamwork" and "family". Yes, it will be difficult as you will do certain things that you cannot believe you are capable of, but at the end of the day, you will become better and you grow as a student and as a leader.

I would like to thank all of the EB '20-'21 especially Sir Roque for trusting my abilities and potential as a student-leader, I am what I am now because of MathSoc.

I was waiting for an opportunity, I really want to join because my closest friends are part of this org, but there’s a hindrance for me, I don’t want people to think or even talk to my back saying “Hindi kasi siya nanalo kaya nagpunta ng org”. That’s the least I want to be heard, because I will not do those things “para may mapuntahan lang”, I will do it because i want to. Then opportunity came, my friend invited me to apply for a position, he told me that one of the officer saw my potential and it will be a waste of talent if I can't showcase it to the college. Though back, then I’ve decided to stop joining to any extra curricular and focus to my acads, they are good in persuading and I just can’t let this opportunity go. I guess when you really want something, it will lead you to the place that you should be.

No one pushed me to join, but their trust helped me to decide, they don’t think of me of someone who failed the election campaign but someone who can lead. And I thank MathSoc for that.

I want to thank MathSoc for giving colors to my college life, I was looking for something that could enhance my leadership skills and true enough I found it in mathsoc. I hope this legacy will continue, to be able to help students and somehow change someone’s life or even make an impact. Thank you for making difference.

Sumali ako sa MathSoc kasi alam ko na matutulungan ako nito mag-grow at mag-learn ng new things and makakilala ng mga bagong kaibigan. It also helped me kung paano mag-manage ng time sa acads at sa organization.

Since my first year days, I had no intentions to join on any organizations because I just want to focus on my study back then. It all start when I met one of the current president of the org, 'di ko nalang s'ya papangalanan. Dati naaalala ko na tumutulong lang ako paggawa ng mga props na gagamitin para sa "MathSamaSama" or GA. And after noon, unexpected things happened kasi nagulat ako na isa ako sa candidate for one of the positions of the org election and mas nakakagulat pa kasi hindi naman ako nagpasa ng application. And after ng election, thanks to God at nanalo naman ako for that position. But all in all, I am so glad and thankful na nakilala ko s'ya at ang MathSoc kasi kung hindi dahil sa inyo, ako pa rin yung student na walang ka confi-confidence sa sarili. Sobrang natulungan ako ni MathSoc na mag-grow at mag-learn ng new things at umalis sa comfort zone na meron ako.

I joined the Mathematics Society simply because, I want to be a part of a community where I could potentially grow myself. I also want to meet people who are also interested in Math. Interestingly, I became one of the officers, and they kept me in. I became more appreciative of all the efforts MathSoc gives to help us, students.

Mathematics Society is the first organization I joined in my college journey. Being a part of this small community, I was able to see for myself the essence of the program, as a BS mathematics student. Mathematics Society gives their sincerity to help students transpire to appreciate mathematics and its applications.

Bakit po ako sa sumali sa MathSoc?

Una dahil sa napilit lang hahaha, then eventually, napamahal na rin sa'kin yung org lalo na't marami akong bagay na nagagawa at natututunan dito.

Life changing! Nabago ng MathSoc ang perspective ko sa mga bagay-bagay sa buhay + self-development. Natuto ako ng work ethics, na-enhance ang leadership skills, technical skills. Maraming opportunities ang dumating, pati na rin yung mga bagay na akala kong 'di ko kaya, possible pala, syempre last but not the least ay yung friendship na nabuo sa pamamagitan ni MathSoc.

I joined the Mathematics Society because I want to share my skills in making publication materials. The benefits of joining the Mathematics Society improved the way I manage my time and has allowed me to connect with fun, talented and creative individuals. Moreover, The most fulfilling component of being a student organisation member is sharing your skills with the student.

If I were to ask about MathSoc, MathSoc was like a family to me we create memories while helping other students. Most of the people probably think that this org will only be a load for students but it isn't. We find ways to help our ka-Mathizens find a suiting technique or discover what studying with passion truly is. We plan projects that are not only objective to learning but it can also be fun to do. We are not only a simple org, we are a family that helps one another without leaving a single student behind.

Member na ako sa MathSoc simula first year ako pero hindi ako nakakattend sa mga event nila dahil priority ko ang acads. Then nung third year na ko may isang beses na nagvolunteer akong mag-edit ng video entry ng MathSoc para sa Yell Competition, doon nila ako nakilala. Inisip ko na rin na hindi sapat na sa academics lang ako magfocus, kailangan ko pa ng ibang experience, kaya ayun, tinanggap ko yung offer nila sakin na maging Multimedia Committee Associate.

Hobby ko na talaga ang pag-eedit ng layouts at videos kaya hindi naging mabigat para sakin yung mga tasks na binibigay sakin. Bukod pa don, malaking improvement yung nakita ko sa sarili ko kasi natuto ako sa mga nakikita ko sa org. Yung pagpaplano nila ng event, pagpapapirma ng letters, paghahanap ng resource speakers, at syempre yung paghohost sa mga event. Sobrang ng laki ng improvement sa confidence ko after ko maging host sa isang event. Narealize ko na mas maganda kung laging pinapakita yung confidence sa sarili, just make sure na tama yung mga sinasabi mo.

Life changing talaga ang pagsali sa MathSoc :)

It was the time when I decided to get out of my comfort zone and to have another environment to explore and that is the BulSU OSOA. I thought this term will be just light for me but I am wrong since it is the first academic year that we will conduct activities during a pandemic we are still in the adjusting stage and we want to give our best to serve the students. As an adviser it allows me to share my experiences during the last two terms that I have experienced. Moreover, I become a guide to my co-officers whenever there are problems that we encounter. Overall I am happy that for the third year I was able to become an instrument to help the students who are in need even it is organization matters or academic matters.