One of the highlights during the virtual GradVantage Global College Fair 2022 held last January 22-23, 2022 was the various talks dubbed as #GradVersations.
Grades 9-12 students from various schools, including some parents, were able to get insights from these talks by renowned guest speakers namely Atty. Virgil Prieto of CliQ, Dr. Addy Garcia and Ms. Grichelle Prado of De La Salle University (DLSU), Mr. Mark Bercando of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Film and TV Director Joey Reyes.
Parents and several college students were also on hand to share their experience and practical tips on topics such as, College Life: Preparation, Challenges and Aspiration by Reese Florendo and Anno Lavarias, “Scholarship Opportunities abroad for Student Athletes” by Ms. Roxanne Yu, Staying on Track in Senior High School” by Mrs. Ella Favis with her son, Karlo, and “Preparing Financially for the Costs of a College Education” by Mr. Mario Antoni Salazar.
One of the crowd’s favorites was Atty. Prieto’s talk entitled, “The Personal Statement Essay: Presenting Yourself Confidently and Creatively” where he shared some important tips on how to effectively create a personal statement that will help the students shine during their college application.
Another well-attended talk was Director Joey Reyes’ “The Gen Z and the Post Pandemic Age,” where he discussed important issues such as what lies ahead for the children of the digital age or the Gen Z. “It is not enough to be good. It is not enough to be the best. You have to make yourself matter!,” says Direk Joey.
It was indeed a fun-filled two-day event as GradVantage was the first virtual Global College Fair via a 3D platform participated in by 27 local and international universities and colleges.
GradVantage Global College Fair 2022 was organized by De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and College LinkQuest and co-sponsored by PowerMac Center, MG Motors Philippines, Alveo Land Corporation and Fullybooked.
There’s more to come later this year for the GradVantage Global College Fair 2022 v.2. Follow them on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter to get the latest news and updates on their upcoming event!
Gen Z and the Post-Pandemic Age by Direk Joey Reyes
Emerging Careers and Popular College Courses by Dr. Addy and Mr. Bercando
Staying on Track in Senior High School with Mrs. Ella and Karlo Favis
College Life: Preparation, Challenges and Aspiration with Reese Florendo and Anno Lavarias
The Personal Statement Essay: Presenting Yourself Confidently and Creatively by Atty. Prieto