At the beginning of every Benildean’s journey is INTERAKTIV—the College’s official orientation program hosted by the Student Trainers (STRAINS). This year’s INTERAKTIV is bound to be extra magical as it takes ID 122 into Benilde’s physical and virtual halls this Aug. 24 to Sept. 7.

Maximizing the current hybrid setup, INTERAKTIV 2022 will kick things off with an opening program via STRAINS’ official Facebook page on Aug. 24.

With the theme of “Enchantment,” this year’s INTERAKTIV is sure to feel like some sort of modern magic, with its maximization of the hybrid online and face-to-face setup. Hand-in-hand with the event’s online launch, comes the launch of its website. With the goal of being the frosh’s go-to guide, the INTERAKTIV website will be a truly interactive one–-with all the information, tips, and fun facts that sets these new Benildeans up for their new adventure. 

Continuing with the online extravaganza, Zoom room sessions are scheduled for each degree program, starting Aug. 24 to 27.

The corresponding dates per program are as follows:

Aug. 24

• Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (BS-HRIM)
• Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management (BS-IHM)
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM)
• Bachelor of Arts Major in Diplomacy and International Affairs (AB-DIA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Public Affairs (AB-GPA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts (ABTHA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management (ABAM)
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Production (ABMP)
• Bachelor of Arts in Production Design (AB-PROD)
  
  

Aug. 25

• Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts (ABMMA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Photography (ABPHOTO)
  
  

Aug. 26

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Business Intelligence and Analytics (BSBA-BIA)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Business Management (BSBA-BM)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Computer Applications (BSBA-CA)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Export Management (BSBA-EM)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Management (BSBA-HRM)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management (BSBA-MM)
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSCSEC)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BS-IS)
• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management (BS-REM)
• Bachelor in Performing Arts, Major in Dance (BPAD)
• Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BS-IND)
• Bachelor of Arts in Film (ABFILM)
• Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Merchandising (AB-FDM)
  
  

Aug. 27

• Bachelor of Arts in Animation (ABANI)
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS-ARCH)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BS-ID)
• Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies (BAPDST)
  
  

Trails to campus

The winds change on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 to 2, and Sept. 5 to 6, as the batch’s CSBLIFE sections will be taken on an adventure as they embark on a one-day limited face-to-face program and campus tour. 

Jam-packed with games, good company, and performances from the likes of Coro San Benildo, Saint Benilde Romançon Dance Company (SBRDC), Dulaang Filipino, Karilyo Shadowplay Company, and the Benilde Pep Squad一this will be a glimpse into the campus life, and creative pursuits that the frosh and transferees can be sure to find as they begin their journey as Benildeans.

But like all great adventures, there must be an epilogue. To end the truly INTERAKTIV array of activities, the students once again take to the internet for the orientation’s closing program, hosted on the STRAINS’ official Facebook page on Sept. 7. 

With all these activities and many more surprises in store, INTERAKTIV 2022 is sure to give the most magical of Benildean welcomes!

Stay up-to-date with further information on INTERAKTIV by following STRAINS’ socials on Facebook and Instagram.