Breaking the Monotony

Breaking the Monotony  

John Remar G. Añasco

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves, all combine to create a sense of peace and calmness.” This aphorism from an anonymous writer reminds someone that if one seeks for relaxation, peace of mind, and time for himself/herself, there’s a place where tranquility, stillness and calmness can possibly be felt, - the beach.

In a student’s life and journey toward achieving the pinnacles of one’s field, it is already  given that most of a student’s life will be spent in the four corners of the academe where he/she enrolled. Sometimes, life in school may get boring because of the monotony of the activities that transpire each day. Making one’s assignment, preparing one’s self for school, attending classes, conversing with friends, complying exhausting projects and meeting the deadlines are just some of the usual stuff that a student does whenever he/she is in school. Tiring, isn’t it?

Students do need time to relax and discover places that are away from the four corners of the classroom. It’s something new when a class holds their session not in the premises of the school but rather in the beach. Just like what the teacher of the Mass Communication students of COC- PHINMA did. She opted to hold their three (hour) class outside the campus to let the students actually see and feel the hidden treasures of a beach. Interesting!

On the Subject

            As future media practitioners, the vigorous Mass Communication students of COC-PHINMA excitedly attended their class on Writing for Print which teaches the students the basics on writing praiseworthy news articles and feature articles. The subject may sometimes be tricky but with sheer determination and tremendous focus on the students’ part to get the gist of the lessons in Writing for Print that will be discussed by the teacher, the subject will then turn out as an undemanding subject and that students will feel at ease about it.

On the Students

            The gorgeous and the exquisite third year Mass Communication students of COC- PHINMA, together with their undeniably alluring instructor, Mrs. Braziel L. Ongcachuy, have decided to spend their 3 hour class in one of the most visited beaches here in Misamis Oriental, nonetheless, the Ajis Beach Resort.

On the Beach

Ajis Beach Resort was a perfect venue for the discussion of the students. The wind blows through their hair. The warm sun bathes their skin. Soft fine sand caresses their feet. The waves sing to a perfect rhythm and the Talisay trees gently sway against the breeze. If one loves the sun and the sea, the beach is the right destination for anybody. The sea was very calm that day; it was on a sunny Monday. Since it was not a weekend, anyone can only then spot of a lesser number of people who are spending their time and relaxing in the beach. “Let’s call it a day!”That was exactly the line which one of the students said after their discussions with regard to the various types of Feature articles.

Indeed, breaking a monotony can be one of the best techniques of a teacher to impart knowledge to his/her students. Students, in no doubt, are also seeking for a new environment aside from the classrooms where classes are supposed to be done. However, who would not want to learn and enjoy at the same time? As what they say, learning should be fun.