One random afternoon while I was browsing one of my favorite bands' YouTube channel, I came across a video they made while they were on tour. It was a compilation of one second clips from different places filled with different people and different emotions. The video was very one of a kind and while watching the video, never have I imagined that I will be creating one myself. 

Days before starting school as a senior college student, I've been having weird dreams. Weird dreams that I can hardly remember the moment I wake up. The morning exactly the day before classes, I woke up and instantly thought about the one second everyday video I mentioned earlier by one of my favorite bands. I have no idea why but it certainly gave me an idea to create the project myself for my senior year of college.

Becoming a senior college student was super exciting and scary at the same time (as cliché as it may sound) I honestly had a hard time filming because I was contemplating if I was going to graduate on time or not; since dealing with thesis was absolutely a pain in the behind. But here you go! A compilation of my life during my last year as a college student. Editing this video was definitely bittersweet. I definitely miss the view of the university from the 7th floor of our Beato building, the food around PNoval, the cats that appear randomly at the pavillions, the library, the carpark, and most especially my college friends.

Flashback to the year 2012, when I was a high school senior browsing college courses online. I came across with the course Advertising Arts. Honestly back then, I have zero knowledge about advertising agencies or advertising in general here in the Philippines. The career opportunities that were listed on the website were really the main reason why I got interested in pursuing advertising. Just imagine my excitement reading these: computer graphic artist (both in print and TV), creative director, art director, videographer/editor (both TV and film), event planner, visual merchandising artist, fashion designer/merchandiser, layout artist/illustrator, creative and copy writer, account manager, marketing assistant, and art educator. That time, I knew that advertising can open many doors to people that are planning to pursue the major once they graduate. 

Fast-forward to the year 2015, I am currently a graduating Advertising Arts student. So far, I believe that the course made me become more open-minded about the arts and advertising in general. Also in a way, it made me confident enough to voice out my ideas and opinions. It made me believe that without advertising, the world would become dreary. 

I thought it would be interesting interviewing online influencers here in the Philippines and ask them about their insights about advertising.

From reading the title, you might have an idea on what I've been doing these past few weeks. Thinking of a thesis title is dreadful to the point where I wish I have thought about my thesis during my early years in college. Maybe I was really just caught up with so many plates and paperwork. Back in my freshmen year, I was 100% sure that I'm going to pick fashion as my thesis category. Ever since I can remember, designing an entire fashion collection, having my own boutique, celebrities and models wearing my creation, seeing my creation on the catwalk/red carpet are definitely my ultimate goals in life.

I love browsing websites of different universities abroad. I recently received a catalog from School of Visual Arts and Parsons The New School for Design. It's amazing how talented the students in New York are. I really wish that I will have a chance to study in New York after college here in Manila. I just want to share to you all what School of Visual Arts offer.