Why I Chose to Pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services?

My journey toward choosing Human Services began during my senior high school years at Mandurriao National High School, where I specialized in Humanities and Social Sciences. This experience played a crucial role in my personal growth and self-improvement, helping me develop strong leadership skills while embodying the core values of patience, compassion, and kindness.

Senior year was particularly challenging as I faced the pressure of making important decisions about my college education. This transitional period required careful consideration of my future path, and I found myself consistently drawn to helping professions. My initial plan was to pursue BA Psychology, but I faced financial and institutional limitations. While both the University of Iloilo (UI) and University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) offered the program, neither was an ideal choice for me— UI wasn't my preferred institution, and UPV's location was too far from the city.

     While looking at my options, I applied to ISATU, which caught my attention because of its free tuition and good quality of education. As I was checking their programs, Bachelor in Human Services became my first choice. I spent time researching about it and found out that it's actually related to Psychology because both study human behavior and understanding the complexities of the human mind.

     I got more excited about Human Services when I learned that it's not just about studying from books— we also get to practice helping people in real situations. The program teaches us how to understand people's needs and help solve problems in our community. We learn about different ways to support people and make their lives better.

     Even though BA Psychology was my first plan, I believe choosing Human Services was the right decision for me. It gives me everything I wanted. I can learn about people, understand how to help them, and grow as a person who can make positive changes in others' lives.

    As I delved deeper into the program's curriculum, I became increasingly confident that this was the right path for me. The course not only aligned with my academic interests but also resonated with my personal mission to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. I knew that studying Human Services would equip me with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to fulfill my passion for helping others.