Ateneo de Davao University — Attraction in Davao City

I have several issues with this school, and I hope they take this as constructive feedback. First, there’s a serious lack of communication with students. Not allowing a student to enter the classroom simply because they got lost even if they arrived early is unacceptable. Instead of taking a moment to check if the student is okay or asking their friends for help, the school chooses to shut them out. That’s not discipline, that’s coldness. Students are treated more like robots than human beings. Yes, structure and discipline are important, but so is empathy. This school talks about excellence, but how can you expect students to thrive if they’re constantly shamed when they struggle instead of being encouraged to improve? Openly calling out students for failing or not performing in a subject is not motivating it’s humiliating. Students should feel like school is a place where they can grow, not a place where they’re judged and discouraged. Is this a school or a jail cell? School should be a balance of fun, discipline, encouragement, and growth. Students should leave feeling stronger, smarter, and more confident about their future not broken down by shame. If this is how students are treated, then this school has missed the point of education entirely. Please do better. Treat students with basic respect and...

The school is haven for professors who have made it and their expertise is guaranteed in the students' learning experience. Facilities are great and the school is a reputable institution nationally and internationally. Passing rate is high and employability of graduates is almost always a guarantee. Access (physical) is also great as the school is literally just in front of the Roxas Night Market. Residential spaces abound and are within walking distance.

Possible issues: (1) Tuition fee may be a problem for students on a limited budget (unless with scholarship or other sources of income). (2) The school itself is physically crammed (sporting and other activities are confined to select spaces). (3) The environment may be challenging to some as most students come from well to do families with specific fads, hangouts, and social norms. (4) Professors aren't really mediocre so students who don't give it their all may find difficulty graduating on time especially if enrolled in...

Ateneo, even now, is still using a very traditional way of teaching that just isn't fit for the quickly evolving world. I found that many classes simply relied on memorizing information and following the curriculum exactly, with little room for adjustments, open discussions, creativity, or critical thinking.

The environment heavily favors specific values and ways of thinking. While this can be good for some people, I, and many others, felt that our ideas or different viewpoints didn't fit in and felt isolated from the entire community.

If you are an independent and creative thinker who prefers to challenge ideas and learn in your own way, this might not be the right place for you. The system is rigid and does little to encourage thinking outside established rules. Don't let the label of a "Prestigious" school pressure you into an environment that doesn't...