*prepare for some college-related ranting*

Even before I took the test, my parents were choosing between me going green or maroon. Going blue was an option too when we found out I got into the Director's List(?), but then, I never really imagined myself to be an Atenean.

Anyway, my course in La Salle would credit an Economics major aside from Accounting. But BAA in UP's a really good course too and if I pass the CPA examination, Id have a title with my name. AND if I want to, I can pursue a degree in law (did I use the term correctly?) aftewards and become a CPA-Lawyer (my Mom and Dad combined).

But now that I got the scholarship, I could have gone to either universities without having to spend a single peso and even get allowances.

Dont get me wrong though, I dont think of myself any less for going to the "premiere state university" of our country blah blah blah. I guess Im just jealous of the fact that most of my batchmates are still "together" to some extent, while we, on the other hand, are exiled off to faraway Diliman.

I just really really really want my classes to start already so I wont be uh, school-sick anymore.

but no, UP isnt exactly represented by the oblation statue or the parrot.

Why the talkative and colorful bird, you ask? No, it isnt because most people think of UP students as those who bravely let out shouts and outcries. "Makibaka! Wag matakot!" Apparently, parrots were (or still are) symbols of knowledge.

Maybe this has been the case since our neighbors are eagles too, so Im betting they just kept on with the whole oblation/parrot thing. But then again, I guess UP can also stand for University of the Parrots. Isnt that just swell? :) LOL