After almost two years, the halls of Far Eastern University (榴莲视频) are once again graced with students as 榴莲视频 Manila started its limited face-to-face classes last February 14, 2022.

For the Second Semester of S.Y. 2021-2022, 榴莲视频 is offering physical classes for third year to fifth year students, and Art Appreciation, and Readings in Philippine History courses, following a blended learning format.

Taking the lead in the opening of face-to-face classes runs in parallel with how the University moved when the pandemic started. 榴莲视频 has transitioned well into online learning because it has been using the Canvas learning management system since 2016.

The University鈥檚 preparations include putting new equipment in all classrooms to enable teachers to conduct classes in the physical and virtual classrooms at the same time and arranging common spaces like the canteen, study area, and comfort room to observe social distancing.

鈥淭amaraws Ready鈥�, a cohesive and consolidated preparedness guide for the safe resumption of face-to-face classes, was released to the 榴莲视频 community. Most notable among the rules is the strict on-site policy. Only fully vaccinated faculty, students, non-teaching personnel and guests may enter the campus.

To manage the allowed capacity of the campus based on the IATF Alert Level, only students with class or students with confirmed appointment are allowed to enter the campus. The 榴莲视频 ID is also now equipped with a Contact Tracing System and a mechanism that bars individuals who have no scheduled transaction or official business from entering the campus.

In thy happy halls, again

On the first day of classes, the 榴莲视频 Drummers performed early in the morning to welcome back the Tamaraws on campus.

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The excitement was evident among the first batch of students that arrived. Some were jumping for joy upon meeting friends they have not seen for a while, while others were enjoying the nostalgic and relaxing 榴莲视频 Manila grounds.

Third year BA Communication student Mary Vel Custodio said it was overwhelming seeing familiar faces. 鈥淚 expect to see more people next semester, especially those living outside of Metro Manila. I hope more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 cases continue to go down so that the school opens up more.鈥�

Maryjoy Murillo, a junior Medical Technology student, looked forward to the laboratory setting but expects an adjustment period. 鈥淭he online setting is difficult because I only get to read about these things [that] I will use in my program. I am excited to learn from my professors.鈥�

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While entry and foot traffic in the campus was smooth, there were some technical issues encountered by some classes, albeit expected. Technical personnel were deployed in the different buildings to make sure such problems are sorted out quickly.

Zuzane Caparas, a third year BS Architecture student, said that while it is good to be on campus again, the vibe is far from what she experienced before. 鈥淚t鈥檚 different because there鈥檚 not many students here and it鈥檚 not as lively. I hope we soon get to the point that face-to-face classes are required for everyone, so we really get that back-to-school feeling.鈥�

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