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I study at the royal and pontifical University of Santo Tomas. I've been pretty much accustomed to hearing people introduce UST starting with the phrase "Royal and Pontifical". There is something about those words that made me use them as well. As far as I can remember, it was discussed in our orientation how UST bore such titles.. Basically, royal,  since it was subsequently placed under royal patronage. Pontifical, simply because the pope is our homie!! :D and the rest is 400 year history.

Honestly, I underestimated this school, it's like everyone can get in prior to the exam but boy I was wrong. Easy admission but try staying. It's only now that I realize what a privilege it is for me to be studying in a school established by and directly under the authority of the Holy See. (apparently the only in Asia.) I'm still a freshman so I haven't fully grasped the idea of being one proud Thomasian or Growling Tiger, but I'm getting there - except when we win UAAP games though.

Speaking of being holy/pontifical/apostolic, I still have to continue my Theology readings for the exams.... -_-