Message of Gratitude
As my time as a pre-service exchange student comes to an end, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals and groups of people who helped me participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a college student.
My gratitude to Capiz State University through the leadership of Dr. Editha C. Alfon for giving us the opportunity to experience in-practice teaching in Indonesia. Soar High, CAPSU.
As the university offers such opportunity, this wouldn't be possible without the effort of various individuals who worked-out to make this activity happened. To Dr. Mary Ann Botin Martelino ,Vice-president for External Affairs and Linkages and Dr. Marien Laureto, the Director for External Affairs and Linkages, thank you so much ma'ams for all the hardworks you've rendered. We really appreciate your time and effort just to make this activity a successful one.
To the receiving university, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabomi and host school, SMK Muhammadiyah Abung Semuli, thank you for all the support given to us. We will treasure and be forever grateful for the commendable service you’ve offered during our stay in your university and school.
To my beloved Capiz State University Burias Campus headed by Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, thank you for giving me this kind of opportunity. I will be loud, proud and forever grateful. It's not even in my wildest dream that I will be able to teach abroad, but it happened! I am in so much awe and can't get over of the happiness I felt with the experiences I have in teaching in Indonesia. Thank you for the trust and confidence.
To Dr. Christine Quenga and Prof. Jobee Navia, the EAL Chair and SIAP Chair, thank you so much ma'am and sir for the time and effort you've given to me. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity. Your support, guidance and time are appreciated. Terima kasih Banyak!
To the faculty and staff of College of Education through the leadership of Dr. Romulo Lagon , thank you for those little push you've given to me when I was doubting myself and hesitant to take this opportunity. You've all carved a great contribution to the success and fulfillment of this remarkable experience.
To my sponsors, the Local Government Unit of Jamindan headed by our
Shining Mayor, Hon. Mayor Mac Luces Valdemar
and his active SB Members, I am truly grateful for all your financial efforts.
It is a big help for me since it allowed me to continue my teaching internship
here in Indonesia.
To the faculty and staff of the College of Education, College of Management, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, thank you ma'am and sirs for your financial supports. Words are not enough to express how grateful I am to all of you.
To the Jaena Norte Barangay Officials and SK officials led by Brgy. Captain, Hon. Simpasico Vera and SK Chairman Renejoy Pascual Villasis , your expression of support through monetary contribution has helped me provide my needs to accomplish this teaching experience abroad.
To dearest teachers in my alma Mater, Macario Bermejo National High School headed by OIC, Ma'am Lislie Royo Lily Cruz and my Cooperating School in Jamindan that welcomed me wholeheartedly, Jamindan National High School headed by Dr. Leonardo F. Farillion, I'll always be in owe a debt of gratitude to the assistance you gave me. For the work and helping hands you provided in order to raise any sum of money to support the success of my pre-service teaching not only in our community but also beyond our country, specifically in Indonesia.
To my Araling Panlipunan Family at Jamindan NHS, Ma'am Romelyn Maceda , Ma'am Debbie Ferrez-Lantoria , Ma'am Marilou Oxino Arroyo , Ma'am Rhea Calmerin, Ma'am Rojelyn Joyce Verde and Ma'am Angelina Lavapiez, thank you ma'ams for always showing your care to me. I am forever thankful for your kindness and love.
To ma'am Nean Escarnuela-loro , my very thoughtful and supportive mentor who pushed me to participate this program, i am forever grateful to you. Lablab ma'am.
To my retired professors, Nanay Elnor Briones and Ma'am May Celo who supported me financially, may the good Lord bless you always. Thank you so much for your kindness!
To my dentist who always checked my dental condition, Doc Sobie Graciadas , thank you doc for making sure to have a beautiful smile here at Indonesia.
To all SEA-Teachers Students Exchange Program, congratulations to all of us! We did a great job!
To my supportive parents and brothers and sisters, Mama Marybeth Vaal Estores Villasis Papa Albert Villasis , Jeb Asis Jell , Jay Villasis , Nene, Nanang Villasis Dhen, Kim Kimly Mae Estores Villasis , Daday CenCen Estores Villasis , thank you for being my supportive family always. I owe this success to all of you!
To my loving aunts and uncles, Ante Baning Gie Gie , Ante
Celyn, Ante Ebang, Ante Edak and more, thank you very much for all your support.
My
supportive cousins, Nang Jean Estores Calixterio and family, Nang Nemia Estores
and family, Nang Kitt Katt and
Nong Toto Klint Estores Buenavides
, Nong Jan², Manang Angeline Llupar Vestidas
and family, Nang Marites Estores and more, i love you all!
To those who helped me which i forgot to mention, my gratitude to all of you. Please know that i appreciate you all.
And to our dear Lord, thank You for keeping me alive in good health of
mind and body. I pray You continue to give me the grace to be grateful always.
This will never be a fulfilling journey if not for your love and support, may it be financially and emotionally. I will forever be grateful for having you all at my back.
JAMES E. VILLASIS
Capiz State University Burias Campus
Participant
of the 9th Batch of the SEA- Teacher Student Exchange Program (Indonesia)
Officially signing off!
