DLSZ proudly recognizes its student-delegates for representing the school at the Academy of Entrepreneurs (AE) Study Tour held from April 26 to May 3, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. 

The program brought together young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs from around the world, providing them with opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills, and global perspectives.

The  student-delegates who participated in the study tour were:

Ben Matthew Calisin (DLSZ 2027)

Selene Carcido (DLSZ 2029)

Julienne Madera (DLSZ 2029)

Marcus Melo (DLSZ 2028)

Bettina Pecaña (DLSZ 2027)

Alex Zoe Pulumbarit (DLSZ 2028)

Mark Nathan Vidamor Rondael (DLSZ 2027)

Maxinne Sarte (DLSZ 2028)

Leanne Ericka Tiu (DLSZ 2027)

Throughout the week-long program, participants engaged in hands-on workshops on business plan writing for social impact, developing game-changing ideas and sustainable revenue models, and exploring global leadership and diplomacy. They also took part in industry visits to leading institutions and organizations in Sydney, gaining valuable insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration. For students like Selene Carcido, Mark Nathan Rondael, and Maxinne Sarte, the experience taught them to view AI not as a shortcut, but as a powerful business tool that delivers clear results when used correctly. 

They were given the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to professionals and get their feedback. Mark  shares, “sometimes we need to fail to be able to learn how to succeed, and that is why failure is a beautiful thing, everyone sees it as something negative, but they fail to see how one can benefit from it.”

For Maxine, this experience gave her a clearer direction for her future career, “one that uses every modern tool available, including AI, but never loses sight of the reason.” Additionally, Selene saw this as an opportunity to step outside her comfort zone and see the world differently. It widened her knowledge of the world, taught her how to be independent, and laid a foundation for her present and future aspirations.

The study tour provided students with an enriching learning experience that fostered creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and cross-cultural engagement, preparing them to become future-ready leaders and changemakers.

Their participation in this memorable international learning opportunity reflects the values of excellence, innovation, and service that DLSZ proudly upholds on the global stage.

In DLSZ, the world can be your classroom! To know more, email: iexchange@dlszobel.edu.ph.

Read more about the students’ journeys, click below:

Maxinne Sarte:  https://www.dlszobel.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Maxinne-Sarte-DLSZ-_-My-Sydney-Business-Study-Tour-Experience.pdf

Selene Carcido:https://www.dlszobel.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Selene-Carcido-Sydney-Write-Up.pdf

Mark Nathan Vidamor Rondael: https://www.dlszobel.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mark-Rondael-in-Sydney.pdf