On October 7, 2024, the Communicators of UP (COMMUP) proudly launched “COMMbati Iskolar! Workshop Tutorial Sessions,” an initiative designed to provide valuable academic support to Communication students preparing for this semester’s midterm exams.
This student-led effort aims to assist students across a range of courses, helping them navigate their studies and excel during the midterm period. By fostering collaboration, the workshop seeks to empower students, deepen their understanding of key concepts, and ultimately enhance their academic success.
The initiative was driven by selected DukiTuki 2024 awardees, who played pivotal roles as student mentors. The sessions featured discussions and open forums, providing guidance to help students meet their course requirements.
Tutors included the following Communication students:
- Maybelle Grace Aton (COMM 107: Communication Research)
- Oona Colie Arellano and Emanuel Van Paler (COMM 154: Introduction to Digital Storytelling)
- Jade Himalaloan and Lynda Mecaros (COMM 104: Communication Theories)
- Elizabeth Alarde (COMM 106: Media Law and Ethics)
- Blessy Shekinah Padillo and Yza Belah Mari Empleo (COMM 100: Introduction to Communication)
Jade Himalaloan, COMMUP Chairperson and Communication Theories student mentor, emphasized that the initiative represents COMMUP’s commitment to providing academic assistance, particularly in light of the recent removal of the reading break.
“As an academic organization, it is our primordial duty to extend academic assistance to all our members. With the removal of the reading break, we saw and experienced firsthand the taxing midterm season. Hence, COMMbati Iskolar! aims to motivate, support, and stand with our constituents in these hard times,” Himalaloan said.
The absence of a reading break this semester posed a significant challenge, adding to the stress of midterm exam preparation. Recognizing this, the workshop tutorial sessions became an invaluable resource, helping to alleviate the strain caused by the compressed academic schedule.
By encouraging peer cooperation, these sessions established a supportive learning environment that boosted students’ performance during this rigorous period. Through collaboration, students were able to share insights, strategies, and knowledge, maximizing the effectiveness of their study efforts. (Van Guevara/BA Communication 3)