Organizational Communication: 30 and Trending
My love for my course turned a hundred-fold. All because of a single event. A single night of celebration that opened my eyes as to what is in store for me in pursuing this course.
BA Organizational Communication is almost unheard of, having only three universities that offer the degree program. Tracing my steps, back when I was applying for UPCAT, I never really did understand what the course was all about. My thinking, back then, was that as long as it's not loaded with math subject, I was up for it.
Imagine my surprise when I experienced how the course can help transform my skills and potentials into different sets of competencies. As I took more major subjects required of the degree program, I fell more and more in love with it. It's better than I have imagined. The subjects were highly relevant in today's communication situation, and the professors were simply fantastic.
It makes me see the bigger picture of things without putting less emphasis on the small, significant details.
Basically, it's communication at its finest.
The course recently celebrated its 30th anniversary since its founding at the BayLeaf hotel, housing students, faculty, and alumni alike.
As the Vice President for Internal Affairs - Events of the Organizational Communication Society, I had a handful of tasks to accomplish for the 30th anniversary celebration. I also handled the Creatives Committee, the group responsible for the graphics and photography for the OrCom Exhibit where OrCom trivia were included.
Organizational Communication Society Officers AY 2014-2015
The first part of the day was a bit of a chaos, in all honesty. I was juggling all my responsibilities here and there, running errands, meeting with the faculty for finalization of things, and entertaining students with questions regarding the event. It's hard work, but it was good hard work. It was fulfilling.
During the event proper, OrCom's prestige was celebrated with strings of valuable talks from professional speakers, a handful of noteworthy performances, and the recognition of OrCom graduates and related persons who served as the pillars of the course and the event.
Me, Ate Novelle, and Prof. Carol Pulumbarit
There were parts of the event that poked tears through my eyes - especially Ate Nov's recognition, the go-to person for every OrCom student.
What makes the event so memorable is that you will never forget how every single person in the room exudes joy, pride, and excellence, creating an atmosphere full of the OrCom spirit. It's a night I'll remember forever.
For serving as a catalyst for excellent communication practitioners, cheers!