PSU Sta. Maria Campus - Teaching Internship Office

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗣𝗦𝗗𝗦, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

On September 11, 2025, the Field Study (FS) Mentors of Pangasinan State University - Sta. Maria Campus, together with the Dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Marlon L. Perado, formally endorsed the FS students to their designated cooperating schools across selected elementary and secondary schools under the Schools Division Office of Pangasinan II.

During the visit, the FS mentors took the opportunity to brief and orient the school heads about the deployment plans, including the students' schedules and upcoming activities for their field study course. Moreover, the school heads of the partner cooperating schools warmly welcomed the FS students.

The endorsement concluded on a joyful and hopeful note, marking the FS students' official entry into their experiential learning journey - an important step towards becoming future educators.

Ms. Bernadette L. Oballes - BSEd English
SEA-Teacher 2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬’ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚
by Zaira Ortiz, Feature Editor (OIC)

In a significant move towards enhancing the global perspective of future educators, Bernadette L. Oballes, a fourth-year Bachelor of Secondary Education student majoring in English at Pangasinan State University, Sta. Maria Campus, is set to embark on an exciting journey as part of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) SEA-Teacher Project. This prestigious opportunity, scheduled from June 9 to June 27, 2025, will see Bernadette collaborate with Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka (UHAMKA) in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of the 10th batch of the Pre-Service Student Teacher Exchange Program.

The SEA-Teacher Project aims to provide pre-service teachers like Bernadette with valuable teaching experience and cultural exchange, better preparing them to face the evolving challenges in global education. The project is designed to promote mutual understanding and enrich the knowledge of future educators by immersing them in a new academic and cultural environment.

For Oballes, this experience represents a pivotal moment in her journey towards becoming an educator. As she enters the classrooms of UHAMKA, she will gain insight into Indonesia’s educational system while bringing her expertise and passion for teaching English. This internship presents an opportunity for her to apply the knowledge she has acquired at Pangasinan State University and to learn from her international counterparts, fostering a collaborative environment for growth.

Throughout this transformative experience, Bernadette will be mentored by Dr. Kristine May D. Casibang, a dedicated educator who will provide continuous guidance and support during her internship. Dr. Casibang’s mentorship will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping Oballes into a well-rounded and culturally aware teacher, equipped to educate students from diverse backgrounds.

The SEA-Teacher Project is more than just an internship; it is a platform for cultural exchange. As Bernadette immerses herself in Indonesian culture, she will have the chance to broaden her horizons, learning firsthand about the country’s rich heritage and its approach to education. This experience will also enhance her communication skills, which are essential for teaching students from various cultural contexts.

Moreover, her journey signifies a step forward in strengthening the ties between the Philippines and Indonesia in the field of education. The cultural exchange and knowledge sharing will allow future educators from both countries to collaborate, fostering stronger regional cooperation in educational development.

Oballes' international internship is not just an academic milestone; it is a testament to the power of education in bridging gaps and creating lasting relationships between nations. As she embarks on this exciting journey, she is not only enhancing her own professional growth but also contributing to the global community of educators, bringing back valuable insights to share with her peers at PSU.

With the support of her university and the SEA-Teacher Project, Oballes is on the path to becoming a well-rounded, globally aware educator ready to make a difference in the classroom and beyond.

This opportunity is truly a life-changing experience that will shape Bernadette’s career for years to come, serving as an inspiration to other aspiring educators to seize opportunities that will enhance their growth and promote international cooperation in the realm of education.

Layout | Raquel F. Rimorin, Creative Editor

Exit Conference 2025

Search for Teaching Internship Awardee 2025

Mid-Conference 2025

Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony 2025