As students and workers often caught up in own little worlds, we forget that the world we inhabit is greater than we can ever possibly imagine. And to go out of our comfort zones at times makes us better students and workers. Balanghai realizes this and concretizes ways to affirm it. Study technique workshops on time management, critical thinking, reading, listening and writing are organized for students who want to learn how to study smartly and effectively. Get-togethers and talks on diverse topics ranging from fashion, arts and culture, music, sports, to current issues, economic trends and career perspectives are offered to broaden cultural horizons. Moreover, one can go to Balanghai's library for some serious studies or for the pleasures relaxed readings can bring. Infinitesimal as we and our preoccupations are, we need to extend the scope of our interests and let ourselves be fascinated every now and then with what had been happening in so far as the worlds of cuisine, architecture, media, medicine, information technology etc. are concerned. In that way we become less worry-freak persons and begin therefore, to love the world passionately. What with the small time that we have, it is impossible to learn them all! But what is possible is to be able to relate even in small ways to all the noble things of this world. That will help us forget our petty concerns as we make room for others.UNIV |