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Behind the Walls of STI

Photo Essay by:  Althea Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook. 

April 20, 2024


A view from the ground of STI building in Caloocan City on March 16, 2024. Caloocan was founded in 1762 and it became a municipality in 1815. Althea Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook. 


From the vantage point of the ground, one could see the STI building towering above the surrounding structures, its sleek glass façade reflecting the city's energy. Inside, students hustle and bustle, their eager footsteps echoing through the halls as they pursue their dreams of education and advancement.


Amid this vibrant environment, the STI building stood as a testament to innovation and growth, giving young people in Caloocan hope as they set off on their path to a better future.


Parking view of motorcycles in STI College Caloocan alongside the building of University of the East on March 23, 2024. STI College was established in the year of 1983 on the 21st day of August. Althea Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook. 


On a sunny March afternoon in 2024, the parking lot of STI College Caloocan buzzed with activity. Rows of motorcycles lined up neatly along the perimeter, each one telling a story of its rider's journey. Among the throng of bikes, there was an air of anticipation, as if each engine revved with the promise of the adventures that lay ahead.


And yet, amidst the backdrop of academic pursuit, there was a sense of camaraderie that transcended boundaries. Students from both STI College and the University of the East often found themselves sharing the same spaces, whether it be in the nearby cafes or along the bustling sidewalks.


Top view of different types of merienda captured inside the cafeteria of STI campus on March 16, 2024. Merienda is a Spanish word; light meal especially in the late afternoon. Althea Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook. 


At one corner of the cafeteria at STI College Caloocan, freshly steamed siomai and siopao beckoned with their comforting warmth, the scent of vinegar and soy sauce mingling enticingly in the air. Nearby, the tenderness of the burger and the hotdogs awaited eager hands with its aromatic flavor every bite you take.


And so, on that sunny afternoon in March, the top view of the cafeteria at STI campus offered a glimpse into a world of flavor and camaraderie, where merienda wasn't just a meal, but a celebration of culture, community, and the joy of sharing a moment together. (Reporting Althea Austria).


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