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Building Connections:

UP Tacloban Launches Personal Enhancement Program for New Students

14 October 2024

The first session of the 2024 Personal Enhancement Program (PEP) for first year students and transferees was held by the UP Tacloban Office of Student Affairs (OSA) on 09 October 2024.

With a focus on “Building a Support System in College,” the session emphasized the importance of recognizing one’s inner strengths and external sources of support—whether family, friends, classmates, and/or teachers— in confronting challenges.

A team from OSA led by Guidance Services Specialist Ms. Rhealina Saavedra, BA Psychology instructors, and volunteer peer facilitators facilitated interactive activities and games like Human Knot and Safety Hands, to promote the value of social bonds, patience, perseverance, communication, and camaraderie.

All new UPTC students are invited to join the second PEP session, which will be held on 16 October 2024. It will focus on helping students manage their emotions, practice self-care, and exercise mindfulness.

UPTC-OSA’s Guidance Counseling and Testing Services (GCTS) is committed to providing a safe space for students. If you need someone to talk to, please visit us at OSA or email gcts.osa.uptacloban@up.edu.ph.

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