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Lyceum Northwestern University

Lyceum-Northwestern University (LNU), located in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines, is a distinguished institution known for its medical education programs. Established in 1969, LNU has grown into a respected university offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including its renowned Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This guide explores the key features, benefits, admission process, and unique aspects of studying at Lyceum-Northwestern University.

Why Choose Lyceum-Northwestern University?

Lyceum-Northwestern University offers several compelling reasons for students to pursue their medical education here:

Accreditation and Recognition: LNU's medical program is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines and recognized by major international medical bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). This ensures that the degrees offered are globally accepted, allowing graduates to practice medicine in numerous countries.

Quality Education: The institution is known for its rigorous academic standards and innovative teaching methods. The medical curriculum is designed to meet international standards, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for medical practice globally.

Experienced Faculty: LNU employs a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members dedicated to providing quality education and mentorship to students.

Modern Facilities: The university is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories, simulation centers, and a comprehensive library, providing students with the necessary resources to excel in their studies.

Clinical Exposure: Students gain extensive clinical exposure through affiliations with various hospitals and healthcare centers. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing practical skills and understanding real-world medical scenarios.

Affordable Fees: Compared to many Western countries, the tuition fees at LNU are relatively affordable, making it an attractive option for international students, including those from India and other Asian countries.

Admission Process at Lyceum-Northwestern University

The admission process for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Lyceum-Northwestern University is designed to be straightforward and transparent. Here are the key steps involved:

Eligibility Criteria: Prospective students must meet specific eligibility criteria, including:

Completion of higher secondary education (10+2) with a focus on science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).

A minimum aggregate score in these subjects, typically around 50% or higher.

English proficiency, demonstrated through standardized tests like IELTS or TOEFL, if applicable.

Application Procedure: The application process typically involves:

Filling out the online application form available on the university's official website.

Submission of necessary documents, such as academic transcripts, passport copies, proof of English proficiency, and recent photographs.

Payment of application fees.

Entrance Exam: Applicants may be required to take the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) in the Philippines, or an equivalent test recognized by the university.

Selection Process: The selection is based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, and other criteria set by the university. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.

Admission Confirmation: Once selected, students will receive an admission offer. They must accept this offer by paying the initial tuition fees and completing other formalities, including visa application for international students.

Curriculum and Structure

The MD program at Lyceum-Northwestern University spans five years, structured to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical training. The curriculum is divided into three main phases:

Pre-Medical Year: This initial year focuses on basic sciences and foundational courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Introduction to Medicine. This phase ensures that students have a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced topics.

Basic Medical Sciences (Year 1-2): These years delve deeper into medical subjects, including Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Community Medicine. Students also begin their clinical rotations and practical training during this phase.

Clinical Clerkship (Year 3-4): The final years are dedicated to clinical clerkship, where students gain hands-on experience in various medical specialties such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry. This phase is critical for developing practical skills and gaining real-world medical experience.

International Students at Lyceum-Northwestern University

Lyceum-Northwestern University has a diverse student body, with a significant number of international students, particularly from India. The institution offers a supportive environment to help these students adapt and thrive:

Cultural Integration: The university organizes various cultural events and activities to help international students integrate and feel at home.

Student Support Services: LNU provides a range of support services, including academic advising, counseling, and visa assistance, to ensure that international students have a smooth and successful educational experience.

Accommodation: The university offers on-campus housing options for international students, providing a safe and convenient living environment.

Career Opportunities and Recognition

Graduates from Lyceum-Northwestern University have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. The global recognition of the MD degree allows them to pursue medical practice, research, or further specialization in various countries. Key advantages include:

Global Practice: Graduates can apply for licensure and practice medicine in many countries, subject to passing the relevant licensing exams.

Postgraduate Opportunities: The solid educational foundation provided by LNU prepares graduates for postgraduate studies and specializations in prestigious institutions worldwide.

Research and Academia: Graduates interested in research or academic careers can leverage the university’s strong emphasis on these areas to pursue roles in medical research institutions or academic settings.

Unique Features of Lyceum-Northwestern University

Holistic Approach to Education: LNU emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on character development and ethical practice.

Community Service: The university encourages students to participate in community service and outreach programs, fostering a sense of social responsibility and empathy towards underserved populations.

Innovation and Technology: LNU integrates modern technology and innovative teaching methods into its curriculum, ensuring that students are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in the medical field.

Conclusion

Lyceum-Northwestern University stands out as a premier institution for medical education, offering a comprehensive and high-quality MD program. With its modern facilities, experienced faculty, and extensive clinical exposure, it prepares students for successful careers in the medical field. For international students, particularly those from India, LNU provides an affordable, culturally familiar, and globally recognized pathway to becoming a doctor. By choosing Lyceum-Northwestern University, students can look forward to a rewarding academic journey and a bright future in medicine.

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Marcos Administration Pledges Enhanced Education Funding, Emphasizing Youth Empowerment

  Commitment to Quality Education

MANILA — Emphasizing the government's dedication to improving the quality of education in the country, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured the public of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration's commitment during her address at the 81st commencement exercises of Leyte Normal University (LNU) in Tacloban City on Saturday.   Unprecedented Budget Allocation During her speech, Pangandaman highlighted a significant milestone in the administration's efforts to prioritize education. Under the 2023 national budget, the Marcos administration has allocated a historic PHP909.1 billion to the education, culture, and manpower development sector, the highest budget allocation in the country's history.   Comprehensive Education Funding Pangandaman explained that the budget encompasses various areas within the education sector, including basic education inputs, education assistance, and subsidies, universal access to quality tertiary education, and the basic education facilities program. This comprehensive approach aligns with the constitutional mandate to assign the highest budgetary priority to education, while also reflecting the President's directive to empower the youth.  

Careful Budget Crafting

Underscoring the meticulous process of crafting the national budget, Pangandaman emphasized that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ensures its responsiveness to the current needs of Filipinos and addresses pressing concerns. The significant allocation to education demonstrates the government's commitment to providing Filipino learners with improved learning tools and equipment.   Empowering the Youth Pangandaman expressed her belief in the potential and contribution of the youth to nation-building. She stated, "We will do our best to continue giving high importance to the education sector because we believe in the potential and contribution of the youth to nation-building. We will not deprive them of the opportunity to learn and cultivate their talents." This commitment aligns with the government's vision of a prosperous Philippines, where citizens thrive, progress, and pursue their dreams.  

Urging Active Participation

Addressing the LNU graduates of 2023, Pangandaman urged them to actively participate and cooperate in fulfilling the government's mission to bring progress and development to the country. She encouraged them to become part of the national commitment and stated, "The country needs you. Join us in our crusade towards a better Philippines as we envision a nation where Filipinos can thrive, progress, and reach for their dreams."   By pledging substantial funding and emphasizing the importance of education, the Marcos administration aims to empower the youth and foster a brighter future for the Philippines. With this historic allocation, the government endeavors to provide learners with the necessary resources to succeed and contribute to the nation's progress.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

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Lyceum-Northwestern University Institute of Graduate and Professional Studies Dagupan City, Philippines 51st Year-End Commencement Exercises June 18, 2022

"Don't ever doubt yourself. With your consistent effort, burning passion for learning,  and   unwavering faith in Him, you will overcome the hurdles and you can make it in the final stage of your academic life."

-Ma'am Rio

[thehecticglow1998]

it’s already midnight and i should be sleeping by now but i’m unable to cause i feel excited and happy that i finally found my calling in terms of a career path and in terms of something i know i’d thoroughly enjoy doing in the future.

i’ll be 23 in two weeks and i should’ve graduated by now. i’ve been in college since 2015 and i’ve changed my degree program twice — my first being BSEd major in social science. two years in and i felt lost and confused. it was my parent’s wish for me to become a teacher but deep down i know i didn’t belong in that field.

quite some time has passed and i decided to move to a new city to study in a new university far away from LNU and even farther from my hometown. i took an entirely different degree program from my old one so i had to start from scratch but i didn’t mind because i thought this would be the one — the one that could give me a sense of fulfillment and purpose but to no avail. but i must admit, studying animal science and being involved in the agricultural world has its benefits. i once had a dream of owning a farm or a ranch (charot) but it didn’t feel like it was what i’m called here to do.

i started to question what my niche or my ikigai was. i used to compare my behind the scenes against people’s highlight reels. i was jealous of people who has already found their true purpose and calling in life.

my aunt died recently and spending a few days in a funeral home is where my interest in mortuary science REALLY sparked. i’ve always been fascinated about death and dying. since then, i can’t stop thinking about what it’s like to be a mortician or a funeral director. i even started watching YouTube videos about embalming because i was THAT interested and curious. i’ve always wanted to work in a lab ever since i was a little girl but i was quite unsure what kind of lab i want to work in. now i’m 100% sure that it’s an embalming lab.

the subject of death is pretty taboo. i think it’s completely natural to be afraid of death. it’s the ultimate unknown and there’s nothing settling about that but i think the more death is detached from our lives, the scarier it will become.

for me, being the LAST person to care for the deceased is such an honor. i know this type of work is not for the faint of heart but i’ve never been so sure about anything in my life than wanting to work in the funeral industry and hopefully changing the negative stigma of being a deathcare worker, eventually start my own business and become Ivy the licensed mortician one day. 💫🪦

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Appointments Chapter 4: Toby’s Fate

[LWA, Diakko, Small Town AU, Fluff and Slow Romance, Pining™ lol]

Chapter 1 & Table of Contents AO3 Link

“I refuse!” Akko shook her head vigorously, biting her lip to keep herself from hissing in pain.

“You are literally bleeding!” Lotte flailed her arms in exasperation, unsure what to do with her friend and growing queasy at the sight of blood at the same time.

It happened. Lotte had warned her, and it finally happened.

Toby’s great betrayal.

Biting the hand that feeds him.

“Don’t force her if she doesn’t want to go.” Sucy casually sipped her stark-and-very-very-dark cup of coffee. They were holed up in Jasminka’s café, tucked in the corner booth that their trio called ‘home base’ on Friday afternoons. “I’ve always wanted to test a serum out on a rabies patient.”

Lotte fiercely held a finger up to her face. “Just—no.”

The little girl called Constanze (who was apparently their age—surprise!) had trotted quietly over with a glass full of ice to numb the pain and some clean napkins.

“Thank you,” Lotte supplied, still fussing over Akko’s wound.

The small girl gave them a thumbs up and then stood at the edge of the scene to quietly observe.

It was only a short moment before Jasminka arrived, phone in hand with a concerned expression. “How are you feeling? I’ve given Ms. Parker a call; they’ll be expecting you at the clinic.”

“No!” Akko whined. “No way!”

If she weren’t so worried, Lotte’s eyes could have rolled backwards into her skull. “If there was a time to swallow your pride, it would be now. I thought you and Dr. Cavendish agreed you were friends?”

“Not when it comes to Toby!”

Akko wasn’t about to go running to her friend-yet-rival’s den. No, she hasn’t forgotten what happened the week prior within the walls of this very café: the battle for Toby’s fate. Only minutes after agreeing to Akko’s declaration of friendship, the stern Dr. Cavendish called Toby a ‘danger to those around him’, most especially since he was a wild, stray cat. Akko found herself swallowing down a tirade of disapproval. It wasn’t a very convincing explanation, at least by her standards. She had no idea what anaphylaxis or atopic dermatitis meant—much less how much antihistamines cost! And so Akko had fired back, unrelenting in her mission to convince the good people of Blytonbury that this furry feline friend of hers deserved a place in the square just as much as everyone else. Amanda even backed her up, “for the heck of it—and because I think you’ve got a stick up your ass, Cavendish!”

But the doctor was resolute. She even had the gall to look good while running her mouth!

“You said that out loud,” Lotte sighed.

“Huh?” the brunette blinked.

“The gall to look good?” Sucy actually laughed.

“My point is—” Akko practically yelled, “—this is going to be so bad for all the hard work I’ve been doing to make sure Toby isn’t taken away.”

“Animal shelters were made to care for strays,” Lotte tried to placate her. “And you’ve seen it yourself, Toby actually bit you!”

“And Constanze will shoot you,” Jasminka interjected with a with an eerie smile, “if you do not make your way towards the clinic right now.”

Lotte’s eyes grew the size of saucers. “Is that a gun? Are you—do you have a license for that?!”

--

“I’m beginning to suspect that I’ll be seeing you far more often that I’d like, given all the trouble you find yourself in.”

It was probably the fifteenth time that patient Atsuko-Kagari-with-red-eyes-and-Blood-type-O+ huffed and groaned while Diana tended to her. Thankfully, the brunette had come to her immediately after the incident as immediate post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies could be a matter of life-or-death. At the side of her hand was a puncture wound, with the pinky knuckle distal to it by a few centimeters. It seems the infamous stray cat had sunk its teeth deep enough to cause a significant amount of bleeding—it didn’t help that the human hand is known to house an impressively dense network of blood vessels.

So, more bleeding.

“Cat bites actually cause more serious infections than dog bites do,” Diana quipped.

“Huh.” Atsuko winced when Diana swabbed the open wound with alcohol.

“They can likewise give you Pasteurellosis, and ‘kennel cough’—which can turn into a serious case of pneumonia. Can you press down on the area with this cotton ball?”

Her patient begrudgingly obliged, pressing the damp ball of cotton against the wound. Diana turned in her swiveling chair, discarding her soiled pair of gloves into the bin and opening a small, half-sized refrigerator. She took out an ice pack and began to wrap it in a thin towel. She placed the ice pack on the trolley beside her patient which held all her tools, and gestured for the brunette to hold out her hand before slipping on a fresh pair of surgical gloves. “You can take the pressure off now, and I’ll dress the wound.”

“I actually thought I might get scratched, but not bitten.” Atsuko admitted, looking a little sheepish.

“Most people associate cat-related injuries to abrasions by way of claw scratches, but a surprising amount—five to fifteen percent, depending on the country—of bite wounds come from cats.” Diana handed her the ice pack once the dressing was through. “Which hand do you write with?”

Atsuko blinked. “Ano—my right hand?”

“Alright,” Diana handed her the towel-wrapped ice pack. “I need you to roll up your left sleeve to expose the shoulder and ice the area.”

“What for?”

“To numb the pain.”

“Pain?!”

“I’ll need to give you shots. The two most threatening infections you could acquire from this bite are tetanus toxoid and rabies. Your medical history showed you’ve had your vaccinations, but a booster shot is usual for adults who’ve been exposed or bitten, and once every ten years.” Diana elegantly gestured towards two, small bottles which she’d taken out from the fridge alongside the ice pack. They had a small dose of clear liquid and were placed beside two unopened—menacing—syringes.

“Mou!” Atusko wailed. “You’re enjoying this aren’t you!”

Diana blinked. “Pardon?”

The brunette’s lip was sticking out in an accusatory pout. “Fine! You were right—I totally got bitten and it proves your point about Toby, and now you’re totally prepared as if you saw it coming a hundred miles away.”

She was taken aback, blinking at her patient and unsure how to proceed. “I…” she dropped her gaze towards the tray of surgical equipment, “I thought that your insistence on pestering the cat might have ended up in a bite anyway, and didn’t want to take the risk of being unprepared in case you’d need it.”

“Ack,” Atsuko looked like she wanted to facepalm, and then gave her a small, apologetic smile. “I’m sorry—you’re right. That was a bit bratty of me.”

“Apology accepted.”

“So…” the brunette deliberate drawled out. “How long is this ice pack thingy gonna take before it does its magic? Because my arm is getting cold!”

“Around ten minutes,” Diana succinctly replied. “Rabies VIS is introduced intradermally.”

Her patient simply stared expectantly.

“Into the skin rather than the muscle, which is unfortunately much more painful.”

Atsuko sighed, resigned to her fate. “Well, thanks… I guess.”

“Hmm?”

“For, you know.” She huffed, putting on an expression that said ‘this is so difficult to admit!’. “Being prepared so I don’t get rabies.”

Diana blinked, and then actually found herself chuckling. “I’d be a painfully substandard doctor to do otherwise.”

“Which reminds me, you’re a… what kind of doctor are you again?”

She realized she didn’t actually know how to respond to Atsuko, seeing as this seemed to be their first ‘civil’ conversation. “I’m currently a general practitioner.”

“Yeah?”

Diana simply nodded to say, ‘that’s it.’

At the very young age of twenty-five, she’s only had her license and practice for a little over a year. The whole point of moving to Blytonbury was aligned with her objective of securing a residency in cardiology at the LNU’s SBM Medical Center—but that was still subject to change, and general practice gave her enough all-around experience to get a feel for where she might want to go.

“Well,” it seems the brunette decided to take reins of the conversation, “I’m studying at LNU—as you already know, and for the record I haven’t been late since!”

Cue Diana’s eyeroll.

“I finished music school, but I’m taking a post-graduate degree in Humanities so I can qualify as a university-level professor someday.”

“Oh.” Diana perked up, completely blindsided by this new piece of information. A professor?

“Apparently you can’t just teach music class cause you’re good at it, you need a higher degree.” Atsuko sighed dramatically. “Humanities units, and like—even units in science and math and later on I’ll need to take some education classes. But guess what—” her entire body language changed from disdain to excitement, “—I actually picked going here cause they have one of the best lecturers for ‘Enhanced Practice in Music Teaching and Learning’, but that’s still a few semester down the line for me—"

“That’s really specific.” And completely foreign to her. She’d had piano lessons at most, but life after high-school was simply consumed by the never-ending demands of medical education.

“—so for now I’m just taking two subjects and maybe join the running club.”

The running club?

A little idea had bloomed merrily (deviously?) in Diana’s head. “You’re familiar with Dr. Meridies, aren’t you?”

Atusko nearly shuddered, “my crazy-ass Physics professor?”

Diana checked her watch, noting it had been ten minutes. “Yes.” She motioned for her patient to settle the ice pack down. “What are the chances of you being able to convince her of occasionally joining the running club’s engagements?”

The brunette looked at her like she grew two heads. “Like—zero!”

She didn’t mean to do it on purpose—she really didn’t—it just so happened that this conversation coincided with the needles part of this appointment.  

“I’m not at liberty to discuss the particulars, but I believe that some form of exercise will be great for her health.”

She opened a sterile pack and fit the needle to the syringe. She then flooded it with the first vaccine’s fluid.

The brunette was still shaking her head, arms crossed. “I think I’ve even seen her trip going up stairs! I don’t know about running club.”

Diana held the syringe up against the light, giving it a small push to make sure the liquid was flowing.

Atsuko was watching apprehensively.

Diana flicked away any air bubbles and gave her patient a look. “I’m sure you can find a method to persuade her.”

--

“So what did you tell her?” Lotte peeked from behind another one of her literature tomes.

“Hell no!” Akko scoffed. “I’m sure Sucy and I have told you enough about Dr. Meri-death to know she’d never come near the running club, much less from my suggestion!”

The pair of them were sitting on a wooden park bench, shielded from the morning sun by a sprawling canopy of branches and leaves. They were facing the practice field where Amanda was wrapping up the Tuesday morning football club, to be followed by lunch which Lotte had volunteered to prepare.

Without Sucy’s help, she reassured.

They were having a small celebratory picnic today—Akko had finally landed herself a job! Finally!

“Looks like Amanda’s through,” Lotte squinted into the distance. “Let’s find a good table so it’ll be all set up when she joins us.”

The nearest picnic table was conveniently unoccupied, and Akko busied herself with the setting the tablecloth and cutlery upon Lotte’s insistence to ‘handle anything that could spill or break herself.’ They had sandwiches and a platter of roast beef (“Yay meat!”) with mashed potatoes on the side. A cold jug of orange juice had left a ring of dew on the table dressing almost immediately, and—what was taking Amanda so long? Akko was absolutely famished.

“Oh man, now that is a sight to behold right after training!” As if on cue, Amanda walked over, face still damp from freshening up with a towel draped around her shoulders. “Juice!”

“Leave some for us!” Lotte nagged, watching in horror as the other woman a downed a full glass in two seconds.

“So,” Amanda grinned, landing a heavy slap on Akko’s back while she wiped her mouth with the back of the her other hand. “You’re finally my colleague, Kagari! The lady subbing for music class all but knelt in gratitude when I gave her the news.”

“Makes me wonder what I’m getting into,” the brunette laughed to hide how painful that slap actually was.

Coaching aside, Amanda was a physical education instructor at the local Arcturus School. It was a relatively well-off institution, and unsurprisingly a subsidiary of LNU (who had some stake in its management). Akko being a student of the University made her a preferred candidate, and alongside Amanda’s recommendation getting the job felt like an easy win. Apparently, the former music instructor was swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance, dropping in snap to get married in Spain—or at least, faculty room rumors said so.

“So what’s your schedule?” Lotte inquired while she served them a hefty pile of potato.

“Thanks,” Akko smiled, “Mondays, right Amanda? And Fridays. Both morning classes.”

“You’ll still push through with running club?”

“Professor Ursula seems hella cool, so why not!”

Why the hell not indeed? Life finally felt like it was falling into place and Akko was determined to seize the day. Although school was beginning to become burdensome (the devil invented physics research papers), the recent acquisition of a job took away a big portion of Akko’s worries. The fact that it was something she genuinely enjoyed doing was a bonus that tasted as sweet as ‘dango.’

Damn, she grumbled to herself. Now she was craving for dango.

However—there was but one teeny-weeny furry problem left: Toby’s fate was still up in the air.

“I’m so bummed out that I can’t keep pets any place!” the brunette groaned.

“Even after everything he put your through last week?” Lotte asked, perplexed.

“To be fair,” Akko rubbed at the back of her neck, “he bit me cause I stepped on his tail by accident. But he’s usually really sweet!”

Lotte looked sympathetic. “He’s going to get picked up anyway once the authorities notice him loitering more often.”

She knew that, if she was being honest with herself; she only hoped it would be later than sooner. Akko thought the affection she developed for the cat would be a fleeting affair but oh did she completely fall for him the first time he rubbed against her legs and went ‘mew!’ So typical of her. Kami-sama.

“Might end up with someone within the neighborhood,” Amanda mumbled through a mouthful of beef. “And for the record,” she started laughing, “Constanze’s gun is a toy—Jas told me about last Friday. She’s really good at building replicas!”

Lotta was about complain when Amanda sat up in attention, her spoon pausing mid-air while she squinted towards something—or someone?—in the distance. “Is that Mr. Langdon? Is he actually going out for a jog?”

Akko craned hair neck. The name sounded familiar somehow, and soon she made eye-contact with a grumpy-looking man she remembered meeting at the pharmacy a few weeks ago. “Oh!” She beamed, giving him a lively wave a blinding smile. To everyone’s surprise, he actually smiled back.

That was when she noticed… it.

The smile fell from her face completely. “No.”

“What’s wrong?” Lotte followed her line of sight. “I don’t see anything.”

Dread filled Akko’s stomach, which dropped like lead. An off-white van which resembled an ambulance cruised at a leisurely pace along the Central intersection. It was headed towards the old oak tree and it looked like a rescuer was keeping an eye out for strays.

‘Appleton County Animal Shelter’ was painted on its side, and before she knew it Akko had bolted up from her seat in the bench.

“Akko!” Lotte squealed.

“I’ll be back real quick!” Akko was already off to a soft jog, heading towards the edge of the park following the vehicle’s slow place into the main streets.

“Unbelievable,” Lotte blinked.

Amanda looked at the bespectacled woman, at Akko’s plate with interest, then back at her again.

“Think she’ll still eat that?”

--

“By the oak tree, yes.” Diana spoke into her phone in a clipped, professional voice. “I think I see you.”

As promised, Appleton County Animal Shelter’s van was coming into her street from the Central intersection. Despite how determined she was to have the shelter pick up the feline source of her headaches, she didn’t particularly enjoy having to send him away. But this was a must—a cat couldn’t be loitering outside the medical clinic.

“Well, off you go I suppose.”

The cat—oh, blast it, he’s going to leave anyway—Toby, so he was named, had followed her from the clinic to her apartment, where she was supposed to enjoy an extended lunch. She tried to shoo him away, going as far as talking to the little fellow (“Please stop following me. I have nothing to offer you.”).

He just looked so… polite.

But Toby stuck around regardless, and she figured now was as good a time as any to call the shelter. Still, there was some hesitation if she were to be honest, and she wasn’t sure why. When the van finally pulled over in front of her apartment, she wondered how that woman would take the turn of events.

“STOP!”

A shrill voice pierced through the rumble of the van’s engine, and in a sharp motion Diana turned towards its source.

Speak of the devil, she blinked. The rescuers likewise had to shake themselves from their stupor, surprised to see a small, brown-haired woman stomp towards them with murderous conviction.

And a pout.

Which, by all accounts, was rather disarming.

“Atsuko,” Diana greeted in a careful voice.

“How could you!” the brunette wailed. “It’s a good thing I saw the van from the park and followed it—no surprise to find it here!”

“From the park?” That was ridiculous! “You followed it?”

“Yes, and just in time.” Atsuko turned the ‘disarming’ pout towards the rescuers. “You’re not going to take him, are you?”

The men looked between Atsuko and herself, and Diana raised an eyebrow as if to assert authority.

“I’m sorry miss,” the man finally spoke, “but we can’t leave him in the street.”

“Can’t I keep him?” her lower lip was trembling now.

“Does your building have a permit for pets?”

Then Atsuko’s eyes began to glisten, and Diana already knew the answer because if the other woman did they wouldn’t be in this predicament in the first place.

“I’m really sorry,” to his credit, the rescuer looked sincere. “But we can take care of him better than if he stayed in the streets.”

Diana pensively watched the brunette’s shoulders droop. Atsuko blinked back tears, coming down to a squat and opening her hand towards Toby. She felt the need to call out and remind her to be careful, but then was surprised to see Toby nuzzle adoringly against her palm, looking content and wholly familiar.

“Heya, Toby.” Akko snuffled. “I got a job. I’ll work hard and find a better apartment.”

Toby purred.

“I promise to come get you.”

Diana would be lying if she said this didn’t pull a heartstring. Just one, and just a little bit.

“I forgive you for biting me!”

The blonde crossed her arms, determined to keep her composure. She didn’t understand why but she was beginning to feel like sending the animal rescuers away. They were so intrusive to Akko and Toby’s moment.

Huh. She blinked. Akko.

“Yes?” Akko turned towards her.

She said that out loud? Good grief. It was the first time she ever used that nickname since learning it. She was also not prepared to be on the receiving end of wide, watery, and vibrantly red eyes.

Puppy-dog eyes.

She looked between Akko, and then to Toby who was licking his paw and looking infuriatingly polite. Then finally she looked at the rescuers for some sort of support. They held up their hands and shrugged as if to say ‘we’re staying out of this for now!’

“Why are you looking at me like that?” she finally blurted out.

“Like w-what?”

Was it just her imagination or did Akko’s eyes grow even wider? Her lip was trembling again and for some reason the expression was making her feel helpless. In a rare stroke of impulse she blurted out: “My building has one.”

Akko could have cried. Diana decided she might need to phone a psychiatrist friend later.

“You’ll keep him?”

“Until you can you move somewhere else,” she replied as disinterestedly as she could. Was it the stress? What on earth was she doing?

“I don’t know what to say!” The brunette stood up to face her, taking both of Diana’s hands in a gesture of thanks, practically crying now.

She stepped backwards, warily looking up from their hands back to Akko’s face. “Space, please.”

Akko relented, scooping Toby up into her arms and up in the air. Even the rescuers looked pleased at how it all turned out. They gave her a thumbs up each.

Diana wanted to pinch herself. Or maybe slap herself. Was she seriously doing this?

“You have a home now!” Akko squealed.

Apparently, yes.

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fin

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A/: Holy guacamole am I excited to share this with you! It's been written and re-written three times over, but now I've finally found a version of it that fits the plot I've outlined for this fic! I'm sorry it took so long - life has changed for me drastically since the last update. And honestly there's an overwhelming amount of self-doubt cause I really wasn't sure if I still had it in me to write at the same level of quality I used to - but ya know what, heck it, I freakin' love Diakko and I've grown to love this town and world I've written here.

A bit of a sidenote but I've been reading solid fics (looking at you @theamberissubtle) and kind of just gushing and screaming "LORD HELP ME" in giddiness every few lines and admittedly I haven't felt this invested in a while, so I'm just glad to be here again, fan girling over panicked gays that I love so, so much.

As I've mentioned in previous notes, I've started graduate school how the central them of 'learning' and the 'academe' is probably so prevalent in this fic and that's probably why. I'm dying of papers and research, but work is suspended in the meantime, so while that sucks, I at least have time! Man I really missed writing like this.

ALSO PLEASE ONCE AGAIN I'm not a doctor (but funfact my mom is and she also has an animal bite center, lol) so please don't treat animal bites according to this fic. I DID try to be as accurate as possible but CALL A REAL DOCTOR. Wow this is a really long notes section I'M SORRY and FOR THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS I WILL BE SERVING, UH... *reads from my hand* BUCKETS OF PINING

LAST - Is anyone else here a member of that ridiculous ant colony group? It has been giving me so much damn emotional support. L I F T

I luvyu!

[krisnail]

Picture the Best Picture

           “A leading University of education and diverse disciplines attuned to local and development needs”, Leyte Normal University vision says. This implies the kind of university it visualizes, the kind of university it dreams to be and the kind of university I want to be a part of. 

            At some point of our lives, our feet will bring us to places we will not expect. I did not realize at first that I was brought to teaching because it is the destination that will define myself. It is very true that quality teacher education results to quality teachers and since I picture myself as a teacher, why not choose a university that will offer me the best shot in the field of teaching?

          Best pictures results from the best use of the camera, and it is not different when it comes to the core values of one university. The core values will act as its foundation to produce the best students on various disciplines, and just like every other universities, LNU have them too. I completely agree that a school of integrity is a school of virtue. It is like knowing the best camera effect that will suit a particular subject. If there is no presence of fairness where it should be present, if there is no presence of honesty where it should be present and if there is no probity where it should be present, the school will be free of uprightness, and what will be its results then?

          Best schools set a high standard for excellence. Why not choose a university that exhibits this most desirable quality? Students are molded to be outstanding learners because of the excellency the school have. It is like the high mega pixel lens of a camera and it will produce high quality students. I had teachers from this university and I believe, without a doubt, that excellence is the cardinal value of LNU because the excellency is carried by its graduates even when they already left the school.

           Observing the photojournalists whenever I join press conferences makes me realize that best shots do not always results from the best lens only, or because of the effect alone. Often times, how one person utilizes the camera affects it too, on how he or she chooses a subject that will give you a deeper meaning and on how he or she puts effort to capture the best. It is the same with universities. If there is no sense of service on every member of the school, the foundation for a university it envisions will not be that strong and it will have a slower pace to productivity. If only some staff members are more productive than others, why not make all the staff members productive? So it will make all the students productive and sooner productive too in their chosen field, with a sense of service.

           We are all dreamers. May we not let our dreams just be dreams or let our ideals just be ideals. We are already privileged enough, now what we need is to walk our talk. The core values should be instilled in our hearts so we can make our fantasy to reality. Let us all be part of that leading university this school envisions. 

         Now, we will picture our best picture  — tomorrow we will develop it. 

[clydelibores]

LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

Leyte Normal University (LNU) is a public university established in 1921 as the Leyte Normal School. Guided by its vision, it is the mission of the Leyte Normal University to produce top-performing professionals in the field of education which are equipped with the essential knowledge and technical skills and are able to contribute to the overall development of society.

LNU offers various undergraduate programs in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Teacher Education, Management, and Entrepreneurship. It also offers graduate and postgraduate degrees in Education, Teaching, Management, Arts, Social Work, and Information Technology.

LNU is committed to upgrade and maintain the highest standards of instruction. The university has been awarded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) as a Center of Excellence for Teacher Education in Region VIII

(Credits to the rightful owner)

[jdcolilihan-blog]

Third’s Hype

From that 3:49 afternoon of the 29th day of July 1999, things were never the same for the Colilihan clan. He was the first born of our generation. His parents Julia and Denis Colilihan were the source of his strength and his first name. His mother’s “Ju” and his father’s “De.” Not only was he privileged to be the first born of all his cousins, he was also blessed to be the third carrier of the Daniel name. This culture started with his father’s father, Daniel Sr., then his uncle, Daniel Jr., then him, though not Daniel III but his family calls him Third.

Born and raised in Tacloban and Burauen, respectively, young Third got used to a well-disciplined environment having a masculine-dominated household. He got a lot hype growing up. He studied at Morningside School, where more hype got into him finishing as fourth in his batch, then passed the entrance exam at Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP) now known as Science Technology Education (STE) in Leyte National High School.

The hype continued and got higher when he became a debater beating the LNU-ILS team and taking the victory in the Lantugi Season 2. A year later, he became president of the Humanities and Social Sciences Organization as I give back to serve the school who helped me for the past six years.

He graduated high school having an Outstanding Performance Award in Communication Arts (English). He also became a part of the Burauen Biker’s Association and the Kabalikat Civicom radiomen to volunteer to the improvement of my environment, himself and his community.

Now, Third is an English Major, hoping to pass the Licensure Examination to help other kids be what they want to be in the future. Though not the hype his family was expecting, but he still get the hype of being a writer, a soldier and an actor.

[way2overseas]

Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU)

About Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU)

Having a history of about 50 years, Lyceum Northwestern University was founded in 1969 in Dagupan City, Philippines. It boasts of state-of-art infrastructure and hosts more than 7000 students on its campus. LNU is committed to enriching students’ welfare and fosters learning with ethical values and compassion. It aims to be the Regional Centre for Excellence in Medical Education by the year 2021, making it the best college to study MBBS in the Philippines.

Why Lyceum Northwestern UniversityLargest Campus In Dagupan

It has a modern campus with more than 7000 students in various fields. There are 1800 foreign students from around the world, including 250 Indian medical students who decided to study medicine in the Philippines.

American Curriculum

American curriculum makes it easy for the students who want to pursue their careers in the US by giving USMLE. This provides students with an edge since they are familiar with the portion and the way of questioning that might be incorporated in USMLE.

Highly Qualified Faculty

Being one of the top Medical Universities in the Philippines, the teaching faculty at Lyceum Medical College are industry professionals. They guide regarding what is required in the industry with their vast experience.

Recognitions

Lyceum Medical College is listed in the WHO Directory of Medical Universities and is an MCI Approved medical college in the Philippines. It is also listed in IMED Directory, in the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), and FAIMER, making it the top medical university in the Philippines.

College Amenities

Library

Students can access a huge library with a collection of thousands of books and e-books to expand their knowledge anytime they want and conduct research.

In-Campus Hostel

There is a provision of comfortable, in-campus hostels with ample space and a good environment, big enough to accommodate boys and girls separately.

Simulation Lab

The College has Simulation Lab & Digital Anatomy Labs with high-end Anatomage tables to place a priority on practical learning so that the students will be used to how things are operated in the real-world conditions.

Course and Fees details

The medical course at Lyceum Northwestern University is four years long and is called “Doctor of Medicine (M.D)” which is equivalent to MBBS in India. After their academic course, the students will have to intern in an affiliated hospital for one year.

Fees Structure

In Lyceum Medical College, you will have to pay around three lakhs during the time of admissions for the first year. After that, the fees applicable for the second, third and fourth-year are just around 2.5 lakhs per year, which is highly affordable. There are no donations collected and the fees and living costs for MBBS in the Philippines in 2020 are very low compared to other countries.  

If you proceed to fill your applications for the admission process through our site, ways2overseas, we will guide you through the entire process for Lyceum Northwestern University. We will also take care of your Visa processing or help you with financing and bank loans to make things smoother for you.

Affiliated Hospitals

Final Year Students in their Clerkship rotation program get practical exposure under the guidance of active consultants in their 12 months training in various prestigious hospitals in Dagupan City. The Hospitals affiliated to LNU are Dagupan Region Medical Center and Government Hospitals of Dagupan.

Dagupan City Life Calm city

Situated away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life, Dagupan is well connected with Manila. The area is known as a “Crime Free Zone”, making it a safe place for students.

Affordable cost of living

The cost of living in the Philippines in general is much lesser than what you spend in other countries.

center of trade and commerce

Situated about 230 kilometers from Manila, it is a well-known trade hub which is also the center of education and health services.

Social life

Dagupan is famous for its Bangus Festival. There are many places nearby to go for shopping and dining with friends. The weather conditions are similar to that of India and English is a common language, making it the best place for Indian students to study medicine in the Philippines

Indian Students and On-campus Hostel facilities

There are more than 250 Indian Medical students currently studying at Lyceum Northwestern University. There is a provision of good, healthy Indian food and spacious hostels to cultivate an environment conducive to learning.

We at ways2overseas take care of our students’ needs and safety and we will ensure that you get into one of the best colleges abroad to obtain quality education at low cost while living in a comfortable place that facilitates learning.

Post Graduate opportunities

Lyceum Northwestern University has a high FMGE-MCI Screening pass percentage and it is the best place to study if you want to appear for USMLE and AMC. Students can appear for USMLE parts 1 & 2 in the Philippines during their study.

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[carldr1995]

The time has come to #graduate from #leytenormaluniversity. #graduation2018 #almamater #polsci #politicalscience #lnualumni #LNU (at Tacloban City)

[vanithaseo]

Lyceum Northwestern University

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3. Excellence in Public Engagement : Optimized institutional and individual contribution of information, abilities and expertise to contribute to the growth of societies ' economic, social, cultural, and environment.

Lyceum International Education, an approved Lyceum Northwestern University MBBS Education Consultants. Who are specialists with no price donation in relocating learners for direct admissions? Get them to taste all these advantages and become a professional doctor! In short, Lyceum Northwestern University is described as LNU, one of Philippines ‘ accredited academic institutions. The institution offers excellent opportunities for students who are concerned about their career dream goal, who can not afford private fee greater education.

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[kayr0ss]

Appointments Chapter 1

[LWA, Diakko, Small Town AU, Fluff and Slow Romance, Pining(TM) lol]

Summary: Diana has her life down pat. She's a doctor in a small, quiet town with two friends and her books. She doesn't expect everything to change when a girl literally rams into her life (on the crosswalk), gets into multiple accidents which require medical attention, and somehow is always at the right place and time.

And... surely those red eyes weren't real?

 Chapters: [1] [2] [3] [4] AO3

Diana was out by two-thirty in the afternoon.

It was a surprise to have so few patients, but it meant that their community was getting healthier and that no children with allergies were gifted stuffed animals by well-meaning but misinformed uncles and aunts that day. She stepped out of her office, keys jingling, to find Barbara flipping through a novel behind the small front desk.

“Slow day, huh?”

“It’s a welcome change,” Diana agreed softly.

“I’ll stay a while in case there are any emergencies,” the other woman smiled at her. “Now go! You’ve actually got a free afternoon.”

Diana bid her farewell, thankful that she would be able to indulge in her novels in peace. Barbara worked as nurse at their clinic and very capable one, at that. She’d be able to manage anything immediately life threatening, at least until Diana arrived.

Diana walked home in a steady pace. Blytonbury wasn’t a big town, her clinic was a manageable distance away from her apartment, and all of this was no lucky coincidence. Diana’s decision to move to Blytonbury was the result of careful planning and consideration. The town was adjacent to Luna Nova University, one of the county’s more prominent institutions. She wanted to keep her options for educational advancement open and LNU’s Faculty of Medicine & Surgery was housed within the famed St. Bellatrix Memorial Medical Center. It was painfully cliché, but everyone was right when they said ‘learning never stops’—especially for doctors.

But she supposed the best part was that it was a small, quiet town. People were civil, but not nosy. Shops were close enough to walk to, travelling farther distances was easy and traffic-free. Moving here was one of her better life decisions in life, and she relished  the thought with a comfortable sense of satisfaction.

She paused at a traffic light, watching the red pedestrian crosswalk numbers count downwards. The local bakery and cafe was across the street, and Diana entertained the idea of treating herself to some cheesecake. She could see Jasminka, the owner, chatting with a little girl while seated on one of the outdoor tables. Diana didn’t know much about Jasminka other than that she came from a wealthy Russian family, baked wonderful pastries, and had never been drunk on vodka even after drinking liters of it. That last snippet of information was entirely unsolicited, but Barbara told her over a cup of tea anyway.

Right. Cheesecake it is.

The light flickered green, and Diana stepped into the crosswalk with her usual grace, wondering if she should buy another slice for later that evening. Just when she began wondering about dinner, she was quite rudely shoved aside and—

“Sorry!”

Diana frowned, regaining her footing and nearly dropping her purse. She was thankful that her heels were a reasonable height; falling on asphalt would have been damper on a good day. She caught a glimpse of a foreign face and a lot of brown, but not much else. Straightening out her clothes and hurrying to the other side of the street, she shook her head and hoped that the girl—woman?—was running for good reason.

“English Breakfast, Dr. Cavendish?”

Jasminka’s kindly voice pulled her from her thoughts, and she felt a warm appreciation that the cafe owner could remember her tea of choice. Then again, she was a woman of habit; she doesn’t recall having ordered anything else.

“I’d prefer the cheesecake for today,” Diana politely replied, mumbling a small ‘thank you’ while she was led through the cafe’s doors and embraced by the delectable aroma of coffee and baked goods. It was her first free afternoon in quite some time; she realized that she hasn’t really stayed within the cafe for much longer than it took to get tea for take-out. It was a quaint, cozy place. She wistfully entertained the idea of tucking herself into a corner seat and writing her days away.

“Cheesecake for the good doctor,” Jasminka chimed, and Diana smoothly handed over her bills—exact amount and tip prepared beforehand because that’s just how she was—before waving goodbye and going on her way. She noticed that Jasminka returned to her table outside; the little girl had dutifully waited for her to finish work. It seemed quite nice, sharing a coffee with a friend on a lazy afternoon. Perhaps someday she should invite Hannah and Barbara. Contrary to popular belief, Diana wasn’t quite as severe as everyone thought she was—the medical profession was simply rigid by nature.

It didn’t help that the townsfolk tended to put her on a pedestal, either. She appreciated the town’s small community and tight-knit efficiency, but sometimes, despite having stayed for quite a while, she felt that the warmth and closeness was something she only saw from the outside looking in.

Diana caught sight of the imposing Oak tree adjacent to her apartment, and she effortlessly found her keys, sliding the appropriate one into her lock once she arrived at her doorstep.

Maybe she’ll think about socializing another day; her books were waiting.

  Oh crap, oh crap, oh shit!

Being late for your first lecture, on your first day of classes was definitely not the impression Atsuko Kagari wanted to leave. Especially if classes started at two-forty-five in the afternoon. Who the hell had classes at two forty-five?! Would it kill them to move it down to three? She grit her teeth, falling into a controlled sprint while avoiding a fire hydrant, narrowly missing a small child (“Watch it, kid!”), and finally skidding to a halt because her sides were starting to ache. She paused, catching her breath while she darted a look to her watch.

14:32

Acceptance was the first step, she supposed. She had thirteen minutes to get to class and groaning wasn’t going to change that.

A bike, she bitterly thought to herself, trying not to spill her belongings while she sped back up into a run and vaulted over a cart full of computers (pushed by a weird-looking lady). She hit the pavement running, you need to get yourself a goddamn bike. The run itself was exhilarating, but her first class was Sociology and this ‘Professor du Nord’ sounded like a serious big-shot.

Perhaps she should have been more careful, she’s heard stories that graduate school classes and professors didn’t really care all that much about attendance and punctuality, but it was a bit too late to be careful at this point. She was approaching a pedestrian crosswalk and could not afford the sixty-second countdown if she missed it. So she strained her legs, feeling them burn, mildly forgetting about the threat of on-coming traffic and feeling a surge of victory when she made in just in time. But then—

She had been so distracted by beating the countdown that she didn’t notice the other person crossing the road. It was a mild collision, and Akko was going too fast to slow down so she looked over her shoulder for a second while she ran, and yelled out an apologetic, “Sorry!”

Come in late for her first afternoon class, cause nearly three road accidents, and shove a pretty, blonde girl all within the same hour. Typical Akko.

14:48

Akko barged into the classroom, panting and genuinely proud that she was only three minutes late. She expected the room to be nearly-empty, but she was instead greeted by about twenty kids who looked about sixteen to eighteen years old. She narrowed her eyes in confusion and noted that Professor du Nord was not yet in. Taking a hold of her breathing, she observed her surroundings. The architecture was old-fashioned and European, with a high ceiling and several lamps hanging overhead. The room was a small lecture hall, with each row climbing upwards towards the back, and the main pedestal at the lowest level towards the front.

“Are you our professor?” one of them tilted her head, and Akko groaned, realizing that she would be taking core subjects with undergraduates before moving on to post-grad units.

“No,” she took a deep breath, wiping the sweat off her brow.

“Oh!” the student’s eyes glazed over at her in wonder, “you did look too cool to be a professor!”

Akko laughed, feeling herself fall at ease when the awkward quietness returned to the excited chatter of the first day of school. She looked towards the back of the hall, hoping that there was still somewhere to sit that was a respectable distance from the pedestal when she saw a small, orange-haired woman with an empty seat beside her.

Akko shuffled up the steps of the auditorium, dramatically sinking into the seat beside the bespectacled woman before shooting her with a determined look.

"H-Hi?" the woman said meekly.

“I'm Akko!” Akko grinned, eager to make her first friend. She didn’t look like a freshman, so maybe a senior? "Be my friend!"

The other woman blinked, completely caught off-guard, but then she seemed to nod and took Akko's hand in what looked like mild apprehension.

"I'm... Lotte Jansson."

The lecture transpired without further incident. It was what she’d expected: a quick introduction, a rundown of what was to be expected, and an early dismissal after a whole fifteen minutes in class. Akko had quickly warmed up to Lotte, and while she was a lot more subdued than Akko, she seemed to take to Akko quite quickly herself. She was apparently finishing a master’s degree in creative writing, taking up units in Humanities that she felt would contribute to her craft. They had a trinket shop back home. She loved books. It was all-in-all a charming life story.

“And you?” her new friend tilted her head in inquiry.

“Oh!” Akko grinned, “I’m a violinist.”

Lotte blinked at her, curious, and she couldn’t help but ask—“what are you doing taking up Sociology?”

“I needed more Humanities units,” Akko shrugged. Lotte looked like she was going to ask a bit more, but apparently left the rest for another conversation. Akko didn’t mind, and was all but happy to find out that her new friend was staying near her apartment in town. “You’ve been staying here a while?”

“Ever since I started further studies, yeah,” Lotte looked around the streets, “it’s a nice place for a writer.”

Akko nodded, shoving her hands into the pockets of her jacket. They walked briskly, but in no particular hurry, and the brunette appreciated the slower pace. Making friends with Lotte put her at ease; she didn’t feel so alone anymore.

She was a new girl in a foreign town, after all.

Lotte had sputtered into laughter when Akko told her about how she nearly missed the bus stop when she first came here, and she was given a quick overview of how commuting and transportation typically worked within the village.

“There’s a shuttle that usually travels to the University and back.  It leaves the center of town—near the clinic—at regular intervals,” Lotte supplied.

“It isn’t that far though,” Akko pouted, crossing her arms. An earlier idea wormed it’s way back to her mind.

“Hey, Lotte!”

The other woman looked at her curiously.

“Is there a bike shop somewhere nearby?”

OKAY! Holy shyeeet this is my first multi-chap attempt at LWA and I am honestly hoping for the best. I've also like, never really done AUs before, so this is a whole new adventure for me and I hope that you guys enjoy it along the way!