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A Day in the Life of a Maritime Student at Aklan Polytechnic College

Being a maritime student isn’t just about going to class—it’s about preparing for a career full of adventure, hard work, and responsibility. As a group of five students at Aklan Polytechnic College, we’re all working towards becoming future seafarers, and no two days are exactly the same. Here’s what a typical day looks like for us.

Mornings: A Slow Start, Preparing for the Day Ahead

We’re not in a huge rush in the mornings. We usually get up around 7:00 AM, which gives us plenty of time to relax and prepare before our classes start at 1:00 PM. It’s the perfect time to review notes, get through any last-minute assignments, or just take a breather and get mentally ready for the day. By noon, we’re dressed, prepared, and on our way to campus.

Classes: Learning the Skills to Sail the Seas

Our first class of the day is English 100, which helps us sharpen our English skills. Clear communication is crucial on a ship, especially when you’re working with an international crew, so we take this class seriously (most of the time!). After English, it’s time for NGEC 9—math. Let’s be honest, math can be tough, but it’s a must-have skill in the maritime industry. Whether we’re calculating fuel or plotting a course, numbers are going to be a huge part of our lives at sea.

After that, it’s NGEC 10, which dives into science—specifically biology, sex, and gender. It’s a different kind of class compared to the others, but understanding these topics is crucial in today’s diverse working environment, especially when we’ll be part of multicultural crews.

Next up is one of our favorite subjects, DE-ETMI, which stands for Emerging Technology in the Maritime Industry. This is where things get exciting—we talk about the future of shipping, automation, and how tech is changing the maritime world. It's crazy to think about what kind of ships we’ll be working on in a few years!

Then, there’s NAV-1—our Navigation class. This is where the real hands-on stuff happens, and we love it. Learning how to navigate using charts and compasses is tricky but rewarding. Plus, this is the heart of what we’ll be doing when we finally get to sea, so it’s both challenging and exciting.

We end the day with NGEC 5, another English course focused on communication. Whether it’s sending reports or just making sure instructions are clear on deck, these skills will be a huge part of our day-to-day work in the future.

After Classes: Straight Home to Study

Once classes are over, we don’t stick around too long. We usually head straight home to hit the books. Studying together helps us reinforce what we’ve learned during the day, and it makes sure we’re all keeping up with the challenges that each subject brings.

Group 1

Villanueva, Joseph

Apolinario, justin

Tinagan, Mark Frian

Cortes, Cydrick

Derramas, Emmanuel

[kyupals]

A Day in the Life of a Maritime Student at Aklan Polytechnic College

Being a maritime student isn’t just about going to class—it’s about preparing for a career full of adventure, hard work, and responsibility. As a group of five students at Aklan Polytechnic College, we’re all working towards becoming future seafarers, and no two days are exactly the same. Here’s what a typical day looks like for us.

Mornings: A Slow Start, Preparing for the Day Ahead

We’re not in a huge rush in the mornings. We usually get up around 7:00 AM, which gives us plenty of time to relax and prepare before our classes start at 1:00 PM. It’s the perfect time to review notes, get through any last-minute assignments, or just take a breather and get mentally ready for the day. By noon, we’re dressed, prepared, and on our way to campus.

Classes: Learning the Skills to Sail the Seas

Our first class of the day is English 100, which helps us sharpen our English skills. Clear communication is crucial on a ship, especially when you’re working with an international crew, so we take this class seriously (most of the time!). After English, it’s time for NGEC 9—math. Let’s be honest, math can be tough, but it’s a must-have skill in the maritime industry. Whether we’re calculating fuel or plotting a course, numbers are going to be a huge part of our lives at sea.

After that, it’s NGEC 10, which dives into science—specifically biology, sex, and gender. It’s a different kind of class compared to the others, but understanding these topics is crucial in today’s diverse working environment, especially when we’ll be part of multicultural crews.

Next up is one of our favorite subjects, DE-ETMI, which stands for Emerging Technology in the Maritime Industry. This is where things get exciting—we talk about the future of shipping, automation, and how tech is changing the maritime world. It's crazy to think about what kind of ships we’ll be working on in a few years!

Then, there’s NAV-1—our Navigation class. This is where the real hands-on stuff happens, and we love it. Learning how to navigate using charts and compasses is tricky but rewarding. Plus, this is the heart of what we’ll be doing when we finally get to sea, so it’s both challenging and exciting.

We end the day with NGEC 5, another English course focused on communication. Whether it’s sending reports or just making sure instructions are clear on deck, these skills will be a huge part of our day-to-day work in the future.

After Classes: Straight Home to Study

Once classes are over, we don’t stick around too long. We usually head straight home to hit the books. Studying together helps us reinforce what we’ve learned during the day, and it makes sure we’re all keeping up with the challenges that each subject brings.