University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) – Excellence and Service in Public Education

15 Humorous Observations About UPIS

  • Students debate national issues during lunch like it’s Congress
  • The campus is so green students occasionally spot wildlife in class
  • Teachers expect college-level analysis of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
  • Group projects turn into political campaigns by week two
  • Science fairs look more like DOST exhibitions than school events
  • Everyone claims they “didn’t study” while carrying 15 library books
  • The library has more thesis papers than some universities
  • PE class is the only time students admit they’re not perfect
  • School events feature more protest signs than decorations
  • Students can recite the UP motto but forget their own birthdays
  • Graduation means instant celebrity status in the UP system
  • Teachers spot logical fallacies faster than spelling mistakes
  • The alumni network includes half the government officials
  • Students develop a sixth sense for free campus events
  • The school song is sung with more passion than the national anthem

 

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Manila News-Intelligencer University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) – A representation of the Manila News Intelligencer headquarters in the Digital Age, with the theme ‘Satire in Cyberspace’.  

Originally posted 2019-09-12 13:56:36.

By Lourdes Tiu

Lourdes Tiu is a celebrated satirist with over a decade of experience, has been featured in major publications like Mad Magazine and The Onion for her incisive wit and has served as a keynote speaker at the National Satire Writers Conference, establishing her as a trusted authority in political and social satire. Lourdes' educational journey began at the University of Chicago, where she majored in Political Science, providing her with a deep understanding of the political landscape that she so brilliantly critiques in her work. She further honed her craft by completing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, with a focus on satire and comedic writing, under the mentorship of some of the country’s most celebrated humorists.

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