University of San Jose-Recoletos: Always Forward

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is one of the prime universities in the province of Cebu and was founded in 1947. It is a Catholic institution run by the Order of Augustinian Recollects or OAR. It has three campuses: the Main Campus located at Magallanes Street, Cebu City; Basak Campus, Cebu South Road, Basak, Pardo; and the newly established Balamban Campus in Barangay Arpili, Balamban, (southern) Cebu.

Being recognized as one of the best schools offering business, engineering, arts and sciences, nursing, and computer degree programs, USJ-R is also a choice of parents and students from Leyte, Bohol, Samar, Surigao, and other places within Visayas and Mindanao.

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Cebu Schools: USC and USJ-R (3 of 3)

Cebu Schools: USC and USJ-R

For years, University of San Carlos and University of San Jose-Recoletos were, somehow, linked to one another like those certain humors which you already heard about. Anyway, I won’t delve into that matter; instead, I’m going to talk about how these two became two of the few much respected and reputable universities in Cebu. continue reading » »

Cebu Schools: Cebu Doctor’s University and UC (2 of 3)

Cebu Schools: Cebu Doctor’s University and UC (2 of 3)

The second two of the most fast-rising universities in Cebu are actually the first two choices I have when I was thinking about going to college. The University of Cebu is close to my home and I was thinking about taking information technology course while Cebu Doctor’s University is for Nursing or Medicine. Anyway, here’s the two of them: continue reading » »

Cebu Schools: CIT and SWU (1 of 3)

Cebu Schools: CIT and SWU

Alright now, the year 2008 is quite possibly a new year in the making. Of course, future projects in Cebu’s overall transformation would certainly put everything in set for into the business world. Moreover, transportation is on the blueprint today when rumors have circled about a possible flyover in the Banilad crossing, which is just one of the most sought out projects this year. continue reading » »

Cebu Schools: Southwestern University

Cebu Schools: Southwestern University

One of the things that we are curious about our parents is their history back in high school and college. I would ask my mother about her lifestyle back when she was a student as well as their other activities in their vacant times. Of course, it’s a nice feeling to know what their lifestyle is about back then compared to today’s standard of living among teenagers and the likes.

Then I asked her from what school she attended her college. She took up Nutrition in Southwestern University and she was certain that things weren’t that convenient for her than it was compared to my education today. However, I’m not going to talk about my mother (until Mother’s Day of course). I’m here to talk about one of the most established universities in Cebu, if not in the Philippines, the SWU, or Southwestern University. continue reading » »

Cebu Schools: University of the Philippines

University of the Philippines-Cebu

One of the most highly-touted universities in Cebu is the University of the Philippines. I’ve never been to its inner grounds since I was able to access only the front building but, I guess, they got a huge area. It occurred to me once that if I go to college I would certainly choose U.P. over the other universities in Cebu, but it was too far from my home so I settled for the other. It’s actually located in Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City, which is one of the most developed areas in the island of Cebu.

I didn’t actually know this but the complete name of the school is University of the Philippines in the Visayas Cebu College (or commonly U.P. Cebu or the longer U.P.V.C.C.) held by the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. Along with the other thee components in Tacloban, Iloilo and Miagao, the U.P. Cebu was founded 10 years later right when the whole U.P. was established in 1908. continue reading » »

University of San Carlos – Technological Center

Location: Talamban, Cebu City

It started with the idea, years ago, that the University of San Carlos – Technological Center,which is located in Talamban, was dubbed as the one of the most, if not, the most “coolest” place to be among several colleges. The rugged look, jagged attitude yet sophisticated lifestyle in college of USC-TC have embraced the popularity by standpoint from most students in the whole Cebu. Actually, I didn’t believe that idea until I got enrolled back in the year 2000, the year in which the controversial issue of ROTC rocked every university and college in the whole country. I had a choice to enroll either IT (Information Technology) or Fine Arts and I chose the latter since I had a bit of background in the sketching and drawing department. But, the real life is not always involved in the vast space of getting educated and getting involved with the art fiasco and other stuff since it is also about how you handle your life outside of the school and to get acquainted with the college life… and I have been able to learn what USC-TC is all about. However, that is for me to keep. continue reading » »