Prof Moments: Surprising Things About College Teachers

    Akala ko madali lang… hanggang sa nagka-quiz, nagka-deadline, at nagka-prof na kala mo laging galit.

    Pagpasok ko sa college, especially sa Accountancy program, ang dami kong expectations sa mga professors. Akala ko sobrang terror, walang pake, at puro lecture lang ang mga teachers. Pero habang tumatagal, ang dami ko palang discoveries – both good and bad – na hindi ko in-expect.

1. Hindi Lahat Terror – Minsan Mas Chill pa kaysa SHS Teachers     Back then, I thought the professors were scary — ‘yung tipo na hindi mo malapitan. But eventually, I realized that most of them are approachable and even funny! May professor nga na akala mo laging galit dahil monotone magsalita, pero nung nakausap ko nang mas personal, sobrang bait pala. Concerned pa nga sa students na nahihirapan sa subject.

    Not all scary-looking professors are strict. Sometimes, they just look serious, pero deep inside they care more than you expect. First impressions don't always show the whole story.

2. They Don't Spoon-feed You – Pero Tutulong Kung Talagang Gusto Mong Matuto     Sa SHS, sanay kami na may laging guide, reminders, at pa-check ng output kada step. Pero sa college, especially sa Accountancy na kailangan ng disiplina sa oras, halos lahat self-initiative. Still, kapag nakita ng prof na you're putting in effort, tutulungan ka talaga. May ilan pa ngang nagbibigay ng extra reviewers o nagba-break para mas mapaliwanag nang maayos ang concept.

    College teaches you how to stand on your own, pero hindi ibig sabihin na mag-isa ka. When profs see that you're trying, they’ll meet you halfway — you just have to show them you're willing to learn.

3. May Prof na Puro Chika – Minsan Nakakatawa, Minsan Nakakainis     Hindi mawawala ‘yung klase na feeling mo talk show kaysa lecture. May mga araw na okay lang — chill lang, may kuwentuhan, tatawa ka rin. Pero minsan, ang dami mong inaabangang matutunan, tapos kwento lang pala ng buhay nila ang buong period. Nakakatuwa rin naman in moderation, pero sana balance din.

    

    Professors are human too — some love to share kwentos, and honestly, those small talks sometimes lighten the mood. Pero sana balance, kasi we're still here to learn, hindi lang tumawa.

4. May Soft Side Din Sila – Especially Pag Alam Nilang Struggling Ka     

    Yes, they expect a lot. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na wala silang pakialam. May isang professor na halos walang ekspresyon kapag nagtuturo, pero nung nagkaproblema ako sa schedule, siya pa ang nag-extend ng deadline. That small act really stuck with me.

    Behind the deadlines and lectures, may puso rin sila. You’ll be surprised how kind they can be, lalo na kapag alam nilang you're going through something.

5. Mahilig Sila sa Surprises – Quizzes, Group Works, or Life Lessons     

    Laging handa sa surprise quiz, biglaang group work, or pop recitation. Pero ‘yung pinaka-natatandaan ko, ‘yung mga life lesson na nasisingit nila — ‘yung hindi mo in-expect pero tumatama sa puso. Hindi lang pala academics ang hatid nila, kundi pati wisdom sa totoong buhay.

    Expect the unexpected, pero 'wag ka ring matakot. Sometimes the biggest lessons aren’t even academic — it’s about resilience, teamwork, and learning how to adapt.

    College is a roller coaster — and your professors are part of that ride. Minsan sila yung pasigaw-sigaw sa unahan, minsan sila yung tahimik lang sa likod pero laging nakabantay. But one thing’s for sure: you’ll learn so much more than just debits and credits. So keep showing up, keep learning, and keep your heart open — kasi minsan, sa pinaka-unexpected na prof mo pa matutunan ang biggest lesson mo.

Tips para sa BSA Freshies:

• Matutong Mag-Adjust sa Teaching Style ng Prof. Iba-iba ang approach ng bawat isa — may mabilis magsalita, may sobrang detailed. Aralin kung paano ka makakasabay.

• Huwag Matakot Magtanong o Lumapit. Hindi porket college ka na, kailangan alam mo na lahat. Asking questions means you want to learn.

• I-manage ang Time Mo ng Maayos. Hindi lahat ng prof magre-remind. Sa BSA, sabay-sabay ang quizzes, deadlines, at outputs. Gumamit ng planner o app para hindi ka malito.

Final Note:

    Kaya sa mga incoming BSA students: be open. Expect the unexpected. And most of all, wag matakot lumapit sa profs – they were students once too.

From confusion to confidence — one freshie moment at a time!