With the new learning environment where classes are online, some students are not yet on the same page with the others due to slow internet connectivity or lack of technological equipment.
To make education inclusive, Holy Cross College rolls out an E-Caritas project to reach out to students who are struggling to attend their online classes. A portable and postpaid PLDT Home Wi-Fi was given to selected students.
One of the beneficiaries of the project is a BS in Accountancy student, Jemine Santos who has difficulty focusing on lectures because of an unstable internet connection.
“Masaya po kasi hindi na po ako mahihirapan mag access sa internet lalo na po kapag may kailangan i-search or kailangan po naming mag-join sa online class especially sa mga mahihirap na subjects,” Santos said.
“Malaking tulong na rin po sa pagpapasa ng activities and activities at tiyaka po doon sa pakikipag-cooperate sa mga teachers and kaklase ko,”she added.
To provide conducive and quality education during this new learning environment, the school with a heart also extends its hands to students who are struggling even more in their personal life.
A BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management student, John Britz Garcia lost his home due to fire. To help him continue his studies during this crucial time, he also received PLDT Home Wi-Fi which can also be used by his 4 siblings who are also studying.
“Makakasabay na po ako sa klase hindi na po mahina signal namin, thank you po sa Holy Cross College especially kay Atty. Pangan,” he said.
Jemine Santos and John Britz Garcia are just a few of the students who will benefit from the project. According to the Campus and Outreach Ministry head, Ronnie Carlos, there are still more to come for this E-Caritas project.
“Ito’y isang tulong sa ating mga estudyante lalo na yung walang mga connectivity sa bahay or internet lalo na ngayon sa panahong ito na kailangan nila sa kanilang online class,” Carlos said.
Campus publications of the school will also be given PLDT Wi-Fi to help them adapt to online publishing during this time when students need most the right information. In addition to that, the Supreme Student Council will have one to continue serving their fellow Crusaders.