Welcome Event: AASA bonds and prepares its new freshman scholars

By: Angela Ballerda

Ateneo Alumni Scholars Association (AASA) welcomed their newly chosen 15 AASA Freshmen Scholars for 2024 in a Welcome Event last November 9. 

The event gathered the AASA freshies, the Board of Directors (BOD), and office staff at the AASA office at John Pollock Renewal Center. 

The freshmen scholars got to know each other and had the chance to bond with the board through the mini-games led by Board member Camille Tabalan.

This was followed by messages from the BOD narrating their own experiences as a college student in Ateneo to serve as an inspiration to the new scholars. To further prepare the freshmen for their journey, Board member Louie Constantino shared some common cultures and expectations the freshmen will possibly experience. 

Constantino emphasized how being a scholar is not easy with all the expectations on them. He said that whatever problem or situation scholars will face, AASA will always be willing to help and listen to them.


The small gathering ended with a lunch which made scholars feel positive about the rest of the school year upon learning that they are not alone in their new journey.

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