JS PROMENADES IMPORTANCE TO STUDENTS

I was an elementary student when I first heard about promenades. I learned about promenades because I used to watch teen shows like "Click" and "Tabing Ilog". After watching their shows regarding promenades the first thing that came out of my mind was: Is promenade relevant to students like me? My answer then was: Promenades are just a waste of time and money.

Promenades are waste of time because instead of studying, I would be very busy preparing for what to wear and how to make myself presentable and pretty for the coming event. I also need money for what I will wear and for the make up artist. I need money for a taxi ride. But I know that promenades also have something good to share to students.

Last year, February 17, 2006, was my first time to experience a real promenade. It was held in a known hotel in the Philippines, the Waterfront Hotel at Lahug, Cebu City. The venue was just a few distance away from my school, the University of the Philippines. Before that event our guidance counselor taught us different table etiquette. She also taught us how to behave properly in a formal occasion which I think I was not used to. Because of what I learned from her I realized that promenades really have a good effect on us students. During the promenade, I learned how to be a lady, a presentable lady with all the good character of a woman. I used the proper table etiquette which I learned like using different spoons and fork of different sizes. I also realized that promenades are also a perfect time to make new friends. I was able to communicate with my partner and with other year levels. This really made me happy because I am really fond in mingling with other people.

After the promenade, I realized that the money and the time I spent was really worth it. By this event, I did not only learned some social etiquette but I also learn how to make new friends and to enjoy their company. I realized that promenades are really relevant for students like me.