From Crisis to Clarity: The Lasallian Experience in the New Normal

FROM The CRISIS Lasallian TO Experience CLARITY: in the New Normal

Live Jeus in our hearts, 06 AN INTERVIEWWITH DARREL ESPINAR 07 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN Forever. YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 08 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU? contents 09 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE RESTRICTIONS WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- FACE? 10 AN INTERVIEWWITH PRISCILLA LICUP 11 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 12 HOW DID THE PANDE AFFECT YOU?

WHAT DID YOU 13 DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE L i v e J e u sR E S T R I C T I O N S WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- i n o u r h e a r t s ,F A C E ? 14 AN INTERVIEWWITH BEBE RODRIGUEZ Forever. 15 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 16 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU? contents 17 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE RESTRICTIONS WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- FACE? 18 AN INTERVIEWWITH BEN 19 WHAT DID YOU 20 DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 21 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU?

WHAT DID YOU 22 DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE L i v e J e u sR E S T R I C T I O N S WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- i n o u r h e a r t s ,F A C E ? 23 AN INTERVIEWWITH KYLE ESPELTA Forever. 24 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 25 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU? contents 26 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE RESTRICTIONS WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- FACE? 27 AN INTERVIEWWITH JOSEPH CALERO 28 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 29 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU?

WHAT DID YOU 30 DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE L i v e J e u sR E S T R I C T I O N S WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- i n o u r h e a r t s ,F A C E ? 31 AN INTERVIEWWITH KARUNA MANSUKHANI Forever. 32 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT COVID AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF IT? WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC? 33 HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOU? contents 34 WHAT DID YOU DO/FEEL WHEN YOU HEARD THAT THE RESTRICTIONS WERE GOING TO BE LIFTED AND THERE WILL BE FACE-TO- FACE?

AN mr. INTERVIEW DARE WITH REL ESPIINA Mr. Darrel Espinar is an ID 121 student taking up a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. DEasrprienla r

WHAT DID YOU entally ocially HEARD FEEL WHEN YOU ABOUT The pandemic was Darrel's family is COVID AND as far the most vast, and he's lucky DURING challenging thing to have them. THE that Darrel During the BEGINNING experienced pandemic, Darrel OF IT? mentally. In the became closer and early stage of the closer to his family. At first hearing about lockdown, Darrel 90% of the time, noticed that his Darrel would only mental health had talk to his siblings suffered. Being or parents and often COVID, I thought it would stuck to a routine speak to his friends only last a few weeks, before the pandemic about how they’re maybe two to three weeks made Darrel also dealing with or so. But as those weeks physically and the pandemic. went by that’s when I mentally healthy. It realized something was was taken from him about to happen, and I was when the pandemic piritually hit, and Darrel’s not prepared for it. day-to-day life In Darrel's words, WHAT DID completely changed. coming from a YOU DOTO COPE Fortunately, he was catholic school and able to cope by a religious family, WITH THE working out. The spiritually, I was feeling of being still having a good PANDEMIC? active made Darrel relationship with feel better. God. Although the mass was not held face-to-face, Darrel motionally hysically and his family still had their The pandemic tested how emotionally vulnerable Darrel In the early stages of anticipated mass was, but Darrel could stay the pandemic, Darrel every Sunday. emotionally strong because started to gain Darrel was with his family weight rapidly due to his stress eating and during the whole extent of the not exercising. Pre-pandemic, he had an lockdown. They were the active lifestyle, having basketball practice ones who kept Darrel staying every weekday and tournaments on strong during the pandemic. weekends.

During the first six to seven ocially months of the pandemic, Darrel utterly destroyed his health by The pandemic ironically sleeping late, eating a lot of junk improved Darrel's social skills, food, and not even trying to despite being in an online set-up return to his old self. In for almost two years. Darrel was November of that year, Darrel able to gain more confidence decided to start losing weight. when speaking to others. Comparing himself to his pre- How did the pandemic self, Darrel now has pandemic affect better social skills. you? Espinamotionally hysically rrel narThe pandemic made Darrel The pandemic ironically Espina emotionally stronger as a person.r improved Darrel's social skills, Having experienced the despite being in an online set-up pandemic challenged himr. for almost two years. Darrel was emotionally, from being able to gain more confidence comfortable, alone, and being an when speaking to others. Comparing himself to his pre- Da Darrelopen book to others. pandemic self, Darrel now has entally better social skills. Due to the pandemic, Darrel's health is now better, and he piritually rfound things that helped him cope with his mental health. One The pandemic helped Darrel mof them is working out. Until grow and strengthen his spiritual now, it’s one of the ways that health, making him closer to help Darrel become mentally God. Da Espinarstrong. rr E

Whatdidyou In Darrel's words, I was very do/feelwhen excited, anxious, and happy youheardthat when I heard the news. Having therestrictions gone through the online setup degraded his study habits. Darrel learned that learning in an online set-up was not the best for him, and just this one thing being physically present in the classroom wires his brain. weregoingtobe In an online set-up talking to his block mates and listening to his liftedandthere professor through a screen for the whole day was not willbeface-to- compelling. That’s why when they announced the face-to-face face? set-up, I got enthusiastic about meeting my block mates.

AN ms. INTERVIEW PRISC WITH CILLA LICUP Ms. Prisicilla Licup is an ID 120 student taking up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Major in Software Technology. PLr i sicciulpl a

FEEL WHEN YOUWHAT DID YOU motionally ocially HEARD ABOUT The pandemic truly Our social lives COVID AND affected everyone were significantly DURING emotionally, and affected by the THE they were not an lockdown of the BEGINNING exception to this. pandemic. Priscilla OF IT? Priscilla spent time coped with this by with her family and spending time with tried to find more her family and hobbies over the calling their pandemic to cope relatives and friends When Priscilla heard emotionally. as well. about COVID, the possibility of the pandemic lasting years was piritually something she hadn’t entally thought of yet. They were shocked by the state of In Priscilla's words, The pandemic was as school ended quite heavy on emergency declared abruptly as the everyone and worldwide and quite concerned about how pandemic started, affected us our mental states spiritually. In things would pan out. were affected as Priscilla's words, I During the beginning of COVID, they stayed at well. Priscilla cope by making focused on time to pray and home as the mandatory preparing for skills keeping God with lockdown was she would need for us in our minds and implemented. They were a college and tried her hearts. bit fearful of what may best to think come over the following positively. weeks. WHAT DID YOU DOTO COPE hysically WITH THE The lockdown had an effect on us PANDEMIC? physically as we stopped leaving the house. Priscilla coped with this by making sure they ate healthy and tried to exercise throughout the pandemic.

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Whatdidyou When Priscilla heard that the do/feelwhen restriction would be lifted, she was truly relieved as the two- youheardthat year lockdown and quarantine was finally coming to an end. therestrictions However, the lockdown left us in a constant state of worry about weregoingtobe being exposed to the virus. liftedandthere When the restrictions were willbeface-to- finally lifted, they still refrained face? from leaving the house and made sure to have a stock of supplies in the event that another lockdown would be reinstated.

AN ms. INTERVIEW RODRIQ WITHBEBEQGUEZ Ms. Bebe Rodriguez is an ID 122 from the College of Business. She recently just shifted to BS Advertising from AB Creative Writing. RBo d r ieqbgeu e z

FEEL WHEN YOUWHAT DID YOU motionally ocially HEARD ABOUT On Social Media, Bebe was able to COVID AND Bebe found make friends DURING platforms like through social THE Twitter to be where media, and even the BEGINNING she could express match-making sites OF IT? herself and her and apps. emotions. Bebe Bebe was only able to hear thinks she's an about it through rumors. extrovert, so being entally Bebe remembers being in transparent with the canteen back when she people is her way of was in grade ten, and all coping. Social media Given that Bebe is her friends were talking enabled her to do an extrovert, she about the Covid virus. so. had difficulty being However, 2016-2019 was isolated during the the era of hoaxes on lockdown. She Facebook. Bebe thought it piritually tends to distract was some clickbait article herself with social from some report again. media, especially Like many, Bebe felt the The pandemic TikTok. initial class suspension challenged Bebe's around March 2020 would faith. She coped only last a week. Suddenly, with it by doing it turned into three years more hysically of her life. research, introspection, and Bebe's quite YOU DOTO COPE conversing with thankful for the different diverse pandemic because it WITH THE groups of allowed her to people. identify and be PANDEMIC? WHAT DID secure with her gender identity as a transwoman. Bebe did a lot of research and was confident in starting her transition. She went from taking birth control pills to estrogen-producing ones.

How did the ocially pandemic affect you? The pandemic challenged Bebe's social sphere. Bebe is used to motionally conversing with people face-to- face as she feels better connected The pandemic made Bebe want with them, and we both could to engage socially. And as she fully convey what we wanted to mentioned, she tried out different say. So, it was hard for Bebe to match-making sites to achieve adjust, but she did so regardless. that. However, as a teenager, Bebe was not emotionally hysically piritually prepared for that. It led her to make rather regrettable decisions The lockdown The pandemic looking back on it. has been kind made Bebe to Bebe. That question her entally it allowed her religious belief. to be more Pre-pandemic, The pandemic was very hard on comfortable in Bebe was very her gender religious. She Be RBebeBebe's mental health, mainly and with her was in church because of school. Bebe was also body. It gave for most parts of a victim of cyberbullying by my time for Bebe the week. odriqgu to transition. However, in i high school's ‘popular group.’ Now that the lockdowns, Bebe be qguez Bebe was falsely branded as lockdown has has conversed some snitch when she voiced the been lifted, more with injustices she witnessed. The she can fully diverse groups. R Bebewhole batch outcasted her. Not express her Bebe also grew only that, but she also received aezgender up to be more lot of hate crimes — especially identity as a mature and mtransphobia. woman. open-minded. eBe odriqgu Bebe believes there is a higher B s.ez being. However, Bebe does not believe in a specific religious be figure anymore.

Whatdidyou do/feelwhen youheardthat Bebe was thrilled when she therestrictions heard the news. It’s like Bebe gets to live a new life, especially after that bullying incident. weregoingtobe It was excellent, and she was ready to experience a new liftedandthere environment at DLSU. Moreover, Bebe was ecstatic to willbeface-to- finally live as who she truly is. face?

AN mr. INTERVIEW BEN WITH Mr. \"Ben\" is an ID 122 from the College of Science, taking up a double degree in Chemistry and Business Management. Ben

FEEL WHEN YOUWHAT DID YOU motionally HEARD WHAT DID ABOUT Amid seclusion, reliant on social COVID AND media for connection, Ben carves DURING ample time for introspection. In this THE isolation, a glimmer of positivity BEGINNING emerges – the chance to contemplate OF IT? life's trajectory. The lockdown grants him rare space to navigate a tapestry A bit of background on of emotions and experiences Ben reveals that he unexplored amidst high school's attended a science-based whirlwind. Core to Ben's coping high school. Consequently, strategy are journaling and he didn't truly doubt the meditation. Moments of meditation validity of the virus rumor find him on his bed, gazing at the that was circulating at the white popcorn ceiling, forging deep time. However, looking emotional communion. These rituals back, he didn't anticipate serve as potent outlets, while the full extent and severity meticulous journaling tracks mood of the virus—how it would shifts and his adeptness at managing escalate into an epidemic them. These unwavering methods and later transform into a persist as emotional linchpins, ever pandemic. crucial as the enduring pandemic tests his resilience. YOU DO TO COPE entally WITH THE Academically, Ben's strength lies in PANDEMIC? his focused learning approach. The new learning mode aligns perfectly with his style; working at his own pace elevates his productivity. Despite the fast pace of high school, customizing the modules to his tempo nurtures a more profound understanding of the subjects.

Moreover, Ben recognizes hysically his preference as an evening person. To manage, he Ben's physical well-being also expertly shapes his schedule flourishes during this period. As to match his convenience and mentioned earlier, he adeptly effectiveness. Significantly, manages his time, allowing him to he employs diverse study incorporate workout sessions into his techniques, with the routine—a feat that wouldn't have Pomodoro method notably been feasible before. High-Intensity standing out. Interval Training (HIIT) emerges as his favored exercise regimen. ocially Additionally, Ben engages in some weightlifting to enhance his body's Undoubtedly, social media strength. serves as his sole avenue for meeting his social needs. piritually Clearly, due to the lockdown, his interactions are confined Ben isn't particularly inclined towards to family members. spirituality, so this aspect of his Platforms such as Twitter identity remains unexplored. and Discord play a vital role in enabling him to connect and socialize with existing friends, as well as providing opportunities to forge new connections. “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Curie

How did the pandemic affect you? motionally hysically piritually The impact on Ben is a blend of Ben notes a Once more, Ben positive and negative effects. The substantial reiterates that positive aspects have been enhancement spirituality isn't elaborated upon previously. in his physical a significant However, on the negative side, well-being, aspect of his the entire event catches Ben off attributing it identity. guard, and it takes him a to improved considerable amount of time to dietary fully comprehend the situation. choices and a significant entally increase in his workout Ben finds himself at a loss for routine. B Benwords, but he acknowledges that the experience aided him in B uncovering optimal hours for effective studying and refining his study methods. r. Ben Ben Be en en en en ocially B Ben mBen recognizes that he has been able to connect with individuals B from diverse parts of the world and various demographics, broadening his social circle.

Whatdidyou According to Ben, the prospect do/feelwhen of relocating to Manila for youheardthat college was a source of therestrictions excitement. It felt like the weregoingtobe beginning of a fresh chapter in liftedandthere life. Yet, concerning academics, willbeface-to- a certain level of anxiety settled face? in. Ben realized that the schedule, study techniques, and conducive environment that aligned well with his learning style were better suited for the online setup. In some instances, attempting to apply the same strategies in face-to-face scenarios may prove counterproductive. Consequently, Ben embarked on a journey of rediscovery and adaptation to acclimate to the in- person learning environment.

AN mr. INTERVIEW KYLE WITH DANIEL ESPELT Mr. Kyle Espelta is an ID 122 from the College of Liberal Arts taking a BS Psychology. Kyle D a ni el s pe lta

FEEL WHEN YOUWHAT DID YOU Kyle actively maintained HEARD contact with his friends ABOUT to navigate the motionally COVID AND pandemic's challenges. DURING However, as Kyle THE transitioned to a BEGINNING different school for OF IT? senior high, he began sensing a gradual erosion of those connections, leaving him with a feeling of isolation. In response, entally Initially, Kyle held a rather Kyle clung to the indifferent attitude, underestimating the familiar pursuits from before the pandemic – potential impact. However, engaging in volleyball, as the lockdown measures took effect, the situation honing his drawing skills, and focusing transformed. An abrupt intently on academics. shift occurred, triggering a ocially surge of anxiety within With time, he Kyle. The prevalence of encountered new illnesses and the closure of acquaintances who establishments amplified played a pivotal role in his concerns. shaping his identity. Engaging in various organizations occupied piritually Kyle's time and facilitated his adjustment to the so-called 'new WHAT DID YOU DO TO COPE normal.' His coping strategy revolved around WITH THE immersing himself in activities, even if it felt PANDEMIC? draining, as it was his hysically final recourse during that period.

How The pandemic presented a formidable challenge did that ultimately molded Kyle into the individual he the is today. Its influence enabled him to develop the pand capacity to navigate stress and loneliness more emic effectively. Furthermore, the experience fostered affect Kyle's independence, a facet of himself that he you? takes immense pride in. Despite enduring numerous trying days, he holds the belief that each instance of sorrow was justified, as the outcome is a heightened sense of capability and resilience. motionally entally spe Kyle ocially piritually Elestpayelelet hysically E Kylea spelemta K r e Ky yle le

Whatdidyou A mixture of emotions surged do/feelwhen within Kyle – relief, excitement, youheardthat and anxiety. Relief emanated therestrictions from the gradual improvement in weregoingtobe the situation, a sign of progress. liftedandthere Excitement blossomed at the willbeface-to- prospect of resuming activities face? like going out, socializing, and enjoying a sense of normalcy once more. However, this eagerness existed alongside an undercurrent of anxiety stemming from an awareness of the profound changes that had taken place.

AN mr. INTERVIEW JOSEPH WITHDAVID CALERO Mr. Joseph David Callerp is an ID 121 from Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC, College of Education, taking up a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics. Joseph Calero

WHAT DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOUHEARD ocially ABOUT motionally COVID AND DURING He allocated moments The majority of his THE of solitude to evaluate pandemic days were BEGINNING the emotions he consumed by experienced, subjecting Discord and Zoom them to thorough calls with friends, analysis. This process serving as a means unfolded while he to connect and OF IT? distanced himself from engage in various others, a context that activities. This provided the necessary period afforded him Initially, a general sense of space and solitary the opportunity to fear gripped Joseph, fueled environment he encounter a diverse by the videos depicting the requires to comprehend array of individuals, impact of COVID in China. his feelings. an experience that The scenes he witnessed likely contributed to resembled something out his transformation of a movie, with people piritually into an extroverted The pandemic individual. collapsing or perishing in challenged Bebe's faith. public spaces. This She coped with it by imagery left Jospeh doing more research, introspection, hysicallyanxious about venturingand conversing with He intermittently different diverse groups took breaks from outdoors, conscious of the of screens for core potential for contagion. His people. workouts, though fear escalated to the point consistency where he became wavered due to apprehensive even about breathing while walking entallythe streets and passing by YWPOAITUNHDDTOEHTMEOICC?OPEothers. Engaging in online occasional laziness. gaming with his friends Spiritually, the WHAT DID became a cherished family united for privilege, offering an collective rosary avenue of enjoyment. recitations before a During periods when his Virgin Mary statue mental health waned, his on certain nights. friends stood by him, providing essential support.

How did the ocially pandemic affect you? Primarily, the experience heightened his face-to-face motionally anxiety, considering it marked his initial exposure to the The pandemic amplified the physical world without the emotions he had harbored and comforting veil of a virtual space accumulated over the course of in which to conceal his face. his life. Unfortunately, this period wasn't optimal for him, hysically piritually leading to a state of emotional Caleroinstability. The situation Providing resulted in a context, he used ero entally decline in his to be an altar Calero physical server. JosephThe concept of being confined fitness due to However, the his inability to pandemic within the same household with tend to his disrupted his his family had a significant well-being spiritual impact on him. This period adequately. connection with coincided with a time when both His routines the Lord. He his immediate and extended were began missing family members were grappling disrupted, Sunday masses, with numerous challenges. characterized and his prayer Regrettably, they were unable to by irregular routine became address these issues collectively, sleep inconsistent. causing a ripple effect that patterns, There were contributed to various other skipped occasions when meals, and a he wouldn't osCal Calemrocomplications. lack of pray for an r. exercise. entire day, Josep leading to extended periods of not praying, ranging from a week to a eroep month.

Whatdidyou A mix of emotions surfaced do/feelwhen – relief, excitement, and youheardthat anxiety. Relief stemmed therestrictions from the gradual weregoingtobe improvement in the liftedandthere situation, hinting at better willbeface-to- times ahead. face? Excitement surged at the prospect of resuming outdoor activities, socializing, and returning to a semblance of normalcy. Concurrently, a sense of anxiety prevailed, triggered by the realization that substantial changes had unfolded.

AN ms. INTERVIEWIWTHKARUN MANSUK KHANI Ms. Karuna Mansukhani is an ID 121 taking a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics. M Ka n s uakrhuannai

FEEL WHEN YOUWHAT DID YOU motionally HEARD ABOUT Karuna often hung piritually COVID AND out with her DURING parents, and they THE watched fun shows. Karuna is not that BEGINNING religious, but she OF IT? was able to pray for ocially some people who Karuna kept focusing on might have been safety measures, such as Karuna chatted affected by Covid, always wearing a mask with her favorite although she needs and washing her hands. friends through to remember Karuna also tried to touch Messenger and clearly. doorknobs in school using always liked doing her jacket instead of her that, even before hands. When it came to the pandemic. the lockdown, Karuna was hysically excited at first about the one-week break but didn't entally Bebe's quite know it would extend too long, and Karuna found it Karuna had to talk thankful for the to be ruining her school pandemic because it schedule because the term a bit about her allowed her to was ending. However, she emotions because got used to it eventually. she was identify and be experiencing new worries about herself since there were no distractions from school anymore. WHAT DIDYOU DOTO COPE WITH THE PANDEMIC?

How did the ocially pandemic affect you? Karuna became more reclusive and liked going out less than motionally before. Before the pandemic, Karuna would enjoy going out if Karuna became more moody her mom or dad invited her, but because she lacked distractions since the pandemic, Karuna from school and going out for preferred to stay home. Karuna's fun. social battery became lower overall. entallyansukh hysically Karuna gained lots of newunaukhani Karuna's eating habits changed, M ani and she felt some appetite loss. Kar Marunaworries about herself because she Additionally, Karuna did also KarunKhad too much free time on her contract Covid last December 2022. s hands to self-reflect, so Karuna started to overthink some piritually problems with her identity and asuch. Not much changed because Karuna's not a Christian, so being Kar ansumkh unable to attend church was not a ani problem she encountered. ani s. However, Karuna became worried about many people's Beb deaths, which might have made her contemplate life a little. unaun

Whatdidyou Karuna, unlike the others, was not that excited because she do/feelwhen already became the type of person who liked staying at youheardthat home most of the time, but the hybrid setup felt like a good therestrictions compromise to her. weregoingtobe Now, Karuna can still enjoy going out occasionally, even liftedandthere though she prefers staying at willbeface-to- home mostly. face?