[Full-text] Top FED Graduate and UPOU Class Valedictorian 2020, Mariebelle Balazuela’s Speech
In the face of unprecedented times, we find ourselves having to celebrate our graduation virtually. What could have been one of the most unforgettable events of our lives is now replaced by staring at a computer for a few hours hoping that ZOOM won’t pixelate our blemishes, double chins, and wrinkles; yet as online students, we soldier on! I may not hear your laughter, nor can I look you straight in the eyes, but I hope my words will reverberate to all of you proud graduates of the UPOU 2020. You may be wondering what a middle-aged woman is doing [...]