Akbayan: Embracing in Friendship

Do you have any questions or seek advice but are unsure on who to ask? Do you have a question that you would like to ask with anonymity? You can always turn to your reliable Tito Boy for answers!

Hoy! Tito Boy! There are times I feel left out and I don’t feel close enough to anyone that I could talk to them outside of school. What should I do?

Try to spend time with people you feel  you can become close friends with. Create conversation and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. Also, PCN season is upon us! Promotions aside, PCN is a perfect way to bond with others. It’s been said time and time again, but it’s true: you make a lot of close friends and lasting relationships through PCN.

To submit a question (anonymity welcome) to Tito Boy that may be included in the next issue of ANO? (or to this Tumblr), please send an e-mail to hoytitoboy@akabayansjsu.org or at Akbayan’s ask box HERE.

TABLE IS CLOSED~~STILL NEEDA BUY YOUR FORMAL BIDS forThe Mad Hatter’s Ball” WE WILL BE SELLING THEM IN THE MUSIC ROOM in the STUDENT UNION!

I’ve honestly never thought I would become General Member of the Month or anything of that sort in Akbayan or in any kind of organization. But I am truly grateful. This is my first time joining an organization and I expected it to be like those stereotypical organization you see in shows where everyone is in a room and making plans and stuff. But in my opinion, Akbayan is an organization and more: it’s a family. [Akbayan] brought me closer to people I barely knew from the start quicker than I would have done if I was by myself.

One memory I will always remember was my first day of Roll Call practice. I was sitting alone in the corner waiting for the workshop to start. I always look back at that memory and compare it to how I am today. I honestly can say that if it wasn’t for Akbayan, I would probably still be that loner sitting in the corner.

I just want to thank my Legendary sis, Kristen Dava, ‘cause she was my first friend I met in Akbayan and she was the one who convinced me into signing up for KAAMP. And Marvin Bautista, because he convinced me to do FG Roll Call. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have met my very best and close friends I have right now, my awesome Legendary Fam, and everyone else that just provides good company.

All in all, I love this family-like environment that Akbayan offers, and I’m truly grateful to have joined this organization. Salamat Akbayan para sa mabilang na mga alaala at walang katapusang pagkakaibigan. Ako ay naghahanap pa ng mas mariming alaala at pagkakaibigan sa aking buong kolehiyo sa Akbayan. (Akbayan, thanks for the countless memories and endless friendship. I am looking forward for more memories and friendship throughout my college career with Akbayan). Thank you to one of my close friends, Radelle Alec Liban, for translating that for me. Ahaha :)

One Mic presented by AkbayanSJSU is on TUESDAY!!!!! from 7-9pm at the SJSU Chapel!!! Hope to see you guys there. if u want perform hit us up