GE 10 – DD

“What makes you a Sillimanian?”

I am a Sillimanian because I embody the gleeful smile, the genuine Christian faith, and the multi-intellectual faculties that Silliman University has given me. I am a Sillimanian because volunteerism is embedded within me. I am able to interact with my community confidently and openly, knowing that I am capable and ready to cater to their needs with the holistic theoretical knowledge that I have garnered from Silliman University’s 5 Cs.

Sillliman University has nurtured my strengths and has trained me to use it effectively and purposefully, so that the warmth that I exude and the strengths that I possess may touch the hearts of everyone around me. I am a Sillimanian because I stand as a living testimony to the Via, Veritas, Vita as I value and give importance to the teachings of the gospel and use them to inspire, motivate, encourage, and teach others some of the values, learnings, and virtues that it has taught me.

Moreover, I am a Sillimanian because I exude competence that is centered on self-improvement for the betterment of all wherein, I am able to acknowledge my shortcomings leading to the process of self-actualization and self-reflection, so that I become a better individual each day. Finally, I am a Sillimanian because I am committed to using my skills, gifts, and talents to serve others and transform the world to become better and brighter. I am different because I am a Sillimanian, a person of faith, competence, character, and compassion, with a purpose and a heart for everyone.