hmm...if this is the case, can we get a 6'9 french basketball player in return?

Last I heard, it's true...

yes, he is not playing for the team this coming season. confirmed na 'to. kudos to chris who values education. a wonderful experience awaits him.

wow, i wish him luck! so, he's staying with team b?

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ONE BIG FIGHT!

GOOD LUCK!!!

make me proud baby....

make me proud baby....

yeah we have the same sentiments...
fly high chris!!!

hehe kahit na naka mask siya noong naglaro against adu ang cute pa rin....

does he have a cousin in admu?

im not an atenean but i think he does have one from cdu..

cdu? where's that dude?

or was that ceu?

hey just curious..may gf na ba si chris?

ako din curios bakla ba cya?? sorry...




never mind dude d pala niya cousin yon.. that guys from dipolog kc... the name is vince yata!

ah.. kasi, i'm just wondering kung siya talaga yung nakatext ko dati via a textmate (cousin daw ni tiu) who claims that he's from admu..
parang fraud lang kasi.. hehe.. kaya kinocorner ko kung atenean ba talaga yun..

Apart from the fact that girls on campus constantly go gaga over this fellow...

He's also quite the baller. =)

The guy's a fantastic off the pick shooter...he knows how to move w/o the ball for decent spot up shots...he's improved his rebounding also...he's very obviously been weight training. =)

Should Chris learn to slash more, or even learn a few back to the basket moves in the post, then the UAAP could be in for a surprise from Ateneo once Season 70 comes around...

-Migimav

so he's still playing for admu next year? i've been hearing rumors that he's not playing na raw eh.

yes, Chris Tiu has a female cousin studying in admu. she is also a member of the ateneo lady eagles (a rookie this year). very pretty too.




yes, Chris Tiu has a female cousin studying in admu. she is also a member of the ateneo lady eagles (a rookie this year). very pretty too.

yes, Chris Tiu has a gf since his high school days in Xavier. i think the gf is from ICA & is studying in admu too.

what's her name???

hehe meron na pala akala ko wala..

pwedeng maki join sa thread??

if im not mistaken krissy tiu is the name of his cousin who also plays for the lady eagles.

saw him with a girl before when i was having lunch at bola....anyways back to hardcore chris

can you post some pics of ms. tiu na cousin ni cris.. para naman makita namin.. or magka idea kami..

i knew it!!

kita ko na sa friendster...!!!

krissy tiu.. krissy.. hehe..
anong year na niya?

sorry wala akong picture ni ms. tiu..though i saw her pic posted sa UAO bulletin board a few months ago , 1st year lang ata si krissy..dont know her course though.

siensya na at wala akong kuwenta magbigay ng info

haha.. ayos lang po.. your info did make sense.. thanks..
post mo lang new info.. hehe..

wait.. 21 na siya?

siguro. 21 yong nakalagay sa friendster niya eh

21 na? freshie pa lang daw siya eh..
does she own that account?
di kaya fraud lang yun? hehe.. i don't really know..
thanks for the help..

it is because Krissy stayed in team b of the lady eagles for (not sure - 2 or 3 years). this year she was elevated to team a. thus, she is a rookie as a lady eagles.

teka.. xa ba talaga ung nasa friendster??

bakit di listed or wla sa mga friends niya ang "cousin" niya na si chris tiu?? hmmmnnn...

just askin lang po..

ah.. so hindi siya freshie as a student or even as a lady eagle..
thanks sa info, bluemar..

christoff, i also have the same doubt as yours.. hehe..
alam mo naman, as much as possible, "they" don't want much publicity.. hence, malabong makihype "sila" overtly sa cyberspace..

but i would appreciate krissy (even more) if she's that open to other pals.. ahaha..

hi 2 all!! im a new member...... pasali po s mga topic nio....
curious din ako bkit wala c chris tiu sa friend list ni krissy...


At saka po alam nyo po ba mga nangyayari sa CCL? how's their game?
konting recaps naman... di ko kasi mapanood un...

hehe.. though i have a doubt.. i asked her permission to add me to her friendster list.. hehehe..

maybe i should ask sa altg.theguidon.com bout this stuff.. hehehe.. mas informative kasi dun..


by the way bryann... atenista ka ryt? can i ask where to buy some stuffs ng blue eagles.. my a-shop din ba sa professional school dto sa salcedo village? just askin. (hehe. balimbing tlaga ako.. cardinals kasi ako. pero mas oks admu.. hehehe)

helo xirt..alam niyo naman sa friendster maraming gumagamit sa pangalan ng iba..

blue n white.. hi!!

any updates sa CCL?? and their sked.. san kaya ako makakakuha ng sked ng games? specially mapua and sa ateneo.. do you have some idea?

thnx

hello kristoff

just try to visit nalang ccl's website..
or
http://www.collegiatechampionsleague.com/schedules.shtml

sorry, dude.. di ako atenista (i just applied to be one next year).. i guess meron din.. mas marami lang siguro sa katipunan..
well, try to ask ateneans na lang to make sure..

add lang:
iluvblue&white, yeah right.. and i doubt krissy ang regname niya dun sa friendster (that is if she really has an account).. unless she wants it simple, hindi krissy ang gamit niya..

hi blue n white!
i just visit the site of CCL... i've found out that they loss their game last sturday w/
MAPUA sayang nmn!!

di ko lang maintindihan is that they will be playing again today, oct. 19 w/ :o Mapua Cardinals again?!
baket? di ko maintindhan mechanics ng game ha! akala ko kase LOSERS GO HOME! <di nmn sa sinasbe ko na loser cla ha>pati nga rin JRU vs LC tapos n rin un e!


-ciguro nakamali lng ano? e kase semifinals rin daw ngayon eh!


-meron pa po b kau na info kung ano mga susunod pang games nila?

thanks for the info!!!

i just visit the site and its cool naman.

i just browsing it right now.

eh.. sino ba ang atenista? dito? anybody?? pls.

try ko dito sa salcedo professional school kung meron.. open naman ang campus kasi dito ako kumakain ng lunch sa cafeteria nila.. walking distance sa working place ko sa world center tower along buedia ave

christoff, know what dude? nag-career talk sa amin ang mapua kanina lang.. impressed ako sa presentation, though sa maliit na monitor ng laptop lang kami nagtiyaga! wala kasing dalang projector at sa classroom lang kami.. haha.. just sharing..

yeah i think you're right..

The CCL Final Four:

UE Red Warriors vs. Mapua Cardinals
San Beda Red Lions vs. JRU Heavy Bombers

natalo yata ang ateneo ng jru eh..

ateneo lost to mapua..
jru won over ust..

that's great!! ano naman ang topic of discussion nyo? dapat nag complaint kayo bout the screen.. hehehe just kiddin'.. well ok naman ang mode of instruction sa mapua.. though mejo mabilis lang ang transition from one topic to another.. parang nagmamadali.. (sometimes).. kung di ka talaga mag aaral maiiwanan ka. mapua is a quarter sem system. nakakainis nga.. hehehe.

can i ask.. hmmmmnnn.. college ka na ba? san ka stud bro?



buti nga sa uste!! beeee..hh.. sana nababasa ito ni sir ferdzzzz!!! pano ba yan!! amanos na tayo!! parehong talunan sa CCL!! ang masaklap lang JRU nakatalo sa USTE.. sa Blue Eagle eh cardinals.. (ok lang!!)

more of "campaign" lang sila for MAPUA.. & the supposed-to-be-speakers barely answered the post-discussion inquiries.. well, the information about the programs, courses & facilities was already managed in the computerized presentation.. impressive naman.. haha.. and yep, quarterm na nga, innovative system daw yun, kasi una lang sa Phils. and adopted from American college system.. lesser span lang ng time ang i-ispend mo for studying then graduate na agad.. affordable pa ang tution.. wow, parang ako na nag-endorse, hehe..

hindi pa ako college, bro! senior high pa lang.. Paulinian-administered school somewhere in ("Tayo na sa-") Antipolo..



haha, safe for you ang odds nung MAPUA vs. ADMU..

ue was the champion of ccl..

chris was in 17 mag...this month's ish.

i just can't help but post this...



What has life been like for Chris--not just away from basketball, but from practically everything familiar? He explains how he had to forsake basketball for the time being in order to pursue another dream, and gives us a peek into an Atenean's life abroad.

While the ongoing controversy about "student/athletes" rages on, Blue Eagle CHRIS TIU is thousands of miles away, in a foreign country, studying.

I remember when, as a high school senior, he was being wooed by the different schools. Many of his dad's friends would ask, "Where is Chris going to play?" and he would have to correct them, saying "Don't you think the proper question should be 'where is he going to study'?". This is a simple difference, but that difference speaks volumes about the priorities of this young man (and his family).

Thus, the Blue Eagles campaign for Season 68 started without this university junior who elected to spend a semester in France as part of Ateneo's "Junior Term Abroad" (JTA). Can you imagine another school allowing its team's players to skip a season of playing in order to study abroad?I don't think so, but then, perhaps, that's "the Ateneo way".

What has life been like for Chris--not just away from basketball, but from practically everything familiar? He explains how he had to forsake basketball for the time being in order to pursue another dream, and gives us a peek into an Atenean's life abroad.

1. When did you leave for France and how long have you been away? When are you scheduled to return to Manila?

I left for France mid-August 2005, under the JTA Program of the JGSOM (John Gokongwei School of Management); I return around the first week of Jan. 2006.



2. How many are in your group and who are they?

There are nine of us: KAZIMIR ANG , DANI BOLONG, MONIQUE BUENSALIDO, CARMELA CANCIO, CHARLES CHUA, GENA CHUA, SOPFIA GUIRA, JONI ONG, and myself. Together, we represent the following courses: Business Management (with Honors), Communications Technology, Legal Management, Management, and Management Engineering,



3. How long has this AdMU exchange program been going on? Did you talk to anyone who had studied abroad first in this manner before deciding to go?

The JTA was first launched two years ago. My sister, Cheryl, was part of the initial batch. She went to Hungary then and her experiences really encouraged me to take part in this program. I consulted my parents and friends as well before making the decision to go.



4. Was it difficult to take your leave from the team? Why didn't you take off, say, next year?

Yes, it was really difficult to leave the team because basketball has always been
part of me, especially playing for the Blue Eagles. I really wanted to play in this
year's UAAP season but unfortunately, the schedule of the JTA program did not
fit well with that of the UAAP season. This program is only offered to Junior
students in the JGSOM.


5. When did you start thinking of studying abroad? What got you thinking about it? Did you have a hard time convincing your parents to let you go?

I started thinking about studying abroad after my sister got back from Hungary. I
wanted to learn, do and experience things that I normally wouldn't be exposed to
in the Philippines.

Living in a different cultural setting was very appealing; so was meeting people
from all over the world (and listening to their insights/way of thinking). Living
on your own also makes you more independent--here I do my own laundry, cook
my own meals, take public transportation, etc. My parents were, in fact, very
supportive and they encouraged me to join the program; convincing them wasn't
a problem at all.



6. How has this semester been for you? Did you have any idea what it would be like? Has it turned out the way you expected?

My semester in France has been quite hectic, but I'm also gaining a more global perspective of things and becoming aware of different international issues. I have to admit that I expected it to be easier and more relaxed than what I am experiencing right now, but I'm enjoying it anyway!



7. How has this experience been for you? Did you have to learn to speak French? What are the similarities to studying here? The differences?

Yes, I'm learning French and it's not been easy. People here don't speak English
very well and communication was a problem when we first arrived. I think it's
been a really worthwhile experience. The work ethic of the French students is
very different from Manila students. People back home seem to be more "grade-conscious", but then they also work much harder.

French students seem to be more laid back and relaxed--they even party during
weekdays. It's amazing also how they find the time to work part-time while studying. As for similarities, "French time" is similar to "Filipino time--they're also usually
late!



8. What's a typical day like there for you? What are your sports there?

I usually have classes all throughout the day during weekdays. Weekends are usually free for traveling. I try to play basketball with my school team once a week but it's not organized at all--they don't even have coaches or referees during games! The sports complex is 15 minutes away by car. I try to hit the gym at least twice a week. Weekdays are usually devoted to studying and nothing else.



9. What have you liked about studying there? What has been the downside?

There's not much pressure, compared to studying in the Ateneo. There are no
expectations. Life is slower, not as busy--mainly because there are no basketball
practices to attend, no SK work and M.E. work. The African-French people here
can be discriminatory!



10. Who is with you in France? Why France and not another country? How do you find the instruction there?

I'm with other Filipinos. I chose France because it has a different culture and is
far from home. There are also lots and lots of places to travel nearby, like Italy,
UK, Spain, etc. The classes that I chose are in English. Therefore, communication
is not so difficult. However, I have also been taking business subjects that are
really interesting and are not available in the Philippines, such as International
Retailing and Distribution; International Dimensions of Consumer Behavior;
Fundamentals of Futures Markets; etc.



11. What's the hardest thing about being away? What's been your most unforgettable experience/funny incident? Have you met other (non-Ateneo) Pinoys, or bumped into anyone unexpected?

FOOD! The hardest thing about being away is having to cook my own food or
buy food because everything is very expensive here! It also takes both time
and money to do my laundry (2 euros for the washing machine, approx. 1 euro
= Ps 70). Yes, we've met some Filipino families here who were kind enough
to invite us over and have dinner together. They also lent us rice cookers, which
are of great help!


12. What do you miss most about being away--the food or basketball? How is the food there?

I miss both! I miss being able to eat as much as I want to, at any time of the
day. The food here is not bad. We usually eat potatoes and bread.



13. How big are the classes there in terms of teacher-to-student ratios?

It depends. Sometimes, it's 1:20; other times, it's 1:40.



14. How are the girls there? Do you have a "Fans Club" like here in the Philippines (ha ha!)?

Of course not! But the girls here are very pretty.



15. Have you been keeping up with current events here? What are your thoughts regarding the imbroglio at Taft?

Yes. It's sad to know that one of the country’s more prestigious schools resorted to faking documents for some athletes. Its reputation has really suffered but at the same time, I feel bad for its players who prioritize their academics, but are affected by this issue just the same.



16. What's the first thing you will do when you get back?

Spend time with my family and friends. Eat; play basketball, golf and piano!



17. How does studying in France rate up there with your other experiences? How do you think will it contribute to your growth, both short-term and long-term?

I think studying here in France has been one of the major highlights of my life so far. The interaction with foreigners has given me a broader perspective of things. Classes have given me an international perspective of business.

Traveling around Europe has also given me new knowledge and a better appreciation of different cultures, civilizations, and histories of different cities and countries. Living by myself has taught me to be more independent and self-reliant.

All in all, this experience has helped me to understand things more clearly and grow as a person. Moreover, it has given me time to reflect upon the direction of my life.



18. What would you say to someone contemplating what you did? Would you recommend this to them? Why/why not?

Definitely! One should not pass up the chance of taking this experience. It's really worthwhile. However, one must have a clear set of values before leaving for a particular country so as not to be swayed by the differences in beliefs and way of thinking.



19. Would you like to say anything to your friends and fans back home?

Thanks for always supporting the Blue Eagles, win or lose! We can't always win, but do know that we'll always do our best. For any team, support from family, alumni, friends, students, fans, really plays a significant and integral role in that team's success! It gets the players motivated and working hard, knowing that there are people behind them, people who will stand up for them and believe in them.



20. Would you like to say anything to our Lady Eagles, the 2005 UAAP Women's Basketball Champions?

Great job, girls--congratulations!!! You have truly made all of us proud! I really believe you deserve the championship! Last year, you came tantalizingly close; it's amazing how you guys bounced back from that heartbreaking loss and didn't let the opportunity pass you by this time!

How about another one next year, but this time with the Men's and Juniors teams also (he he!)? Well done!

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Grabe, this guy is so handsome!!! And he's so studious pa!! Hey, iluvblue&white...
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