Aquinas-speak in UST

Which traits of St. Thomas Aquinas should professors emulate?

“Patience. Our class is not cooperative. We always test the patience of our professors especially in Accounting.”
–Ma. Katrina Noble, 3rd Year, College of Commerce

“Compassion, committment, and competence.”
–Ana Carmela Mabaquiao, 2nd Year, Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management

“I want them to emulate his never-ending search for knowledge.”
–Renato Filemon Garcia, 3rd Year, Faculty of Engineering



“Professors are expected to be intensive thinkers–to have mastery of the subject that they are teaching so they can be better teachers.”
–Lyra Gonzaga, 2nd Year, Faculty of Arts and Letters

“Like Saint Thomas, professors should be open-minded to opinions.”
–Gretony Faustine Garcia, 2nd Year, Faculty of Pharmacy

What traits of St. Thomas Aquinas should students possess?

“Humility. Even though St. Thomas was a very good student, he still remained humble.”
–Fr. Ramon Salibay, O.P. Director of the Center for Campus Ministry

“Making studying a prayer, and vice-versa.”
–Louis Marvil Abala, UST Pax Romana, Vice-president for Christian Renewal

“To have the will to act in accordance with God’s will.”
–Michael Rae Santos, 3rd Year, College of Fine Arts and Design

“His love for education because it is something that we can all treasure until we age.”
–Michelle Mendez, 3rd Year, College of Commerce

The Varsitarian. Vol. LXXIX, No. 8 • February 29, 2008