Ann Corine Baranggan

Ann Corine, also known as AC/Eysi, is a second-year Physical Therapy student here at Liceo de Cagayan University. Let’s get to know her more!

At 20, AC enjoys her time writing as she was a journalist in high school. Writing becomes essential when you are a hardworking and versatile student. AC had always wanted to be in the medical field and pursue Physical Therapy, which she considers one of the best pre-med courses to take. Although PT was not her first choice, she mentioned that she really wanted to take Pharmacy because of the interesting ways that she had seen pharmacists cut and separate medicine tablets. One of the significant factors that influenced her to take this course was her family. Aside from the fact that she wants to be the first one in their family to graduate in a medical course, she stated that one of her cousins took PT; which inspired her journey to begin in rehabilitation sciences. With her cousin (now taking Occupational Therapy), AC has even set out a plan to open up a clinic that offers both PT and OT services.

In times when she finds herself in difficulties, AC gets back up on her feet with her motto in life from the book of Jeremiah 29:11, which states, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. As her motivation stems from her faith, the vision of her being able to wear the navy blue PT uniform keeps her going as she pursues this course. Of course, we have our support system just like any other students. For AC, her family has always been incredibly supportive in providing for her needs and wants. Their hard work was said to inspire her to persevere and strive academically. She mentioned that her classmates also played a significant role in her current life, especially how her class has “an atmosphere that helps one another.” In this academic field, having a supportive community is just as important as having the motivation to do so.

Some of AC’s recent achievements were being able to participate and be active in the Youth for Christ community, not just in her province, but in her whole community. In school, she considers getting at least half of the perfect scores on her quizzes in subjects like Physiology and Pathology to be her most recent proudest moments. In general, being able to continue this course is her most significant accomplishment, so far, as she had several instances where she was thinking of shifting courses.

She believes that anyone can become a PT or an OT. You can someday achieve this goal as long as you have enough courage, perseverance, and a strong backbone for support. According to her, you just have to make sure that you save room for improvement and let the people around you criticize you for growth, for this will help you strive for the best and eventually finish the course with ease.

AC’s advice to all students who are aspiring to pursue Physical Therapy is to “Think twice or thrice before enrolling. The course is a whole rollercoaster ride; it’s very challenging since it’s one of the best pre-med courses”. With that being said, she also ends this with a quotation from one of CRS’ very own professors, Sir Paul Canoy, with his saying, “There is no elevator to success. You need to take the stairs… like the ones we have in Paseo!” CRS wishes you well on your journey, AC!

Written by: Stephanie Joyce Alilin, CRS Newsletter

Assisted by: Kirsten Jedidiah Villamor, CRS Newsletter