From pen to purpose

How writing hones my skills to become an effective student leader

- By JOSIAH SEFF J. BACANI Grade 12 student M.B. Asistio Sr. High School Unit I

When we hear the term “campus journalist,” we often picture a student who is constantly on the move—present at every school event, notepad in hand, and always writing. As a campus journalist myself, I can attest that all of this is true.

The organized chaos of covering a school event while racing against time to craft an article is familiar to all campus journalists. But along the way, I realized that journalism didn't just sharpen my writing skills—it quietly honed my leadership skills.