19/10/2026
๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ | CAS Senior Students Attend Pre-deployment Internship Orientation Seminar
๐ฏ๐ Princess Shaine A. Batalla
The 4th year students of College of Arts and SciencesโBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and BA Communication(BAC)โundergo a Pre-deployment Internship Orientation and Seminar in preparation for their upcoming practicum and on-the-job (OJT) training on the 2nd semester of A.Y 2026-2027 held at the Laguna Sports Complex Gymnasium on October 16, Friday.
The program started with an inspirational message from the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Marie Joy Q. Elomina where she left four important core values and attitudes the students must carry on their OJT experiences: (1) have intellectual curiosity and initiative, (2) resilience in the face of mistakes, (3) professional decorum and integrity, (4) gratitude and humility. She ended her speech quoting Eleanor RooseveltโโThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.โ Students are urged to embrace challenges, grow, and represent Laguna University with honor.
It was followed by another inspirational message from the Laguna University President, Dr. Charlemagne Laviรฑa where he urged students to carry Laguna Universityโs values into their OJT and beyond. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of completing the journey not only for the sake of completing it, โDo not merely complete your internship, make your internship count. Do not merely look for a place where you can fulfill a requirement; look for opportunities where you can growโฆ Go into your internship with curiosity in your mind, excellence in your work, integrity in your character, and purpose in your heart.โ
Furthermore, the seminar consisted of two talk sessions: one for the BAC and another one for the BS/BA Psychology students. Additionally, a general knowledge of personal decorum in a workplace and discussion of OJT partnerships were also discussed.
In the first talk, Ms. Joyce Saguan, the speaker from the Communication Department talked about her various experiences that helped her strive in the field of communication encouraging her fellows to earn experiences as much as they can to grow into their chosen fields. She also encouraged the students to go beyond and go for opportunities outside Laguna, โWalang masamang mag-try.โ, she said.
โGawin mo lahat kapag nasa 'yong puso. Kasi kapag hindi mo nasa puso, kapag napipilitan ka lang or gusto mo lang pumasa, sayang 'yung chance.โ, as she reminded the students to do everything not only professionally but more importantly with heart.
Moving on to Ms. Melanel Napiza, a recent graduate from Psychology Department, shared valuable insights on the essential skills needed for OJT success. Drawing from her own journey toward becoming a professional, she highlighted the lessons she learned and emphasized how these experiences shaped her readiness for the workplace.
Furthermore, she reminded the students that despite doing well in the field, they must not forget to prioritize their mental health, โOJT is important, but so is taking care of the person you're becoming.โ
The program also included a video presentation of proper decorum in a workplace made by Ms. Rhia Obenia reminding the students the general doโs and donโts in professional settings.
Moreover, Mr. Tony Alvaran, the Head of Laguna University Placement, Alumni and Linkages Office (PALO) outlined the available OJT partner institutions and explained the step-by-step process of starting and completing the practicum. He also detailed the required paperwork to ensure proper documentation and completion of the OJT subject.
Before the program concluded, partner organizations such as Palawan and E-Home presented the range of benefits and support their services could offer to students as they embark on their OJT journey.
The program ended with Ms. Jean Agawinโs closing remarks, thanking the students for their time and effort reminding them that they are steps closer to graduation.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ Zyla Mercado
๐ฃ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ Nica Brandez
