Entering a
maritime school in the Philippines means you will be moving towards a new
environment. From being a secondary student, taking up a
maritime course is a huge leap away from the “usual” tertiary education toward
catching the benefits of working on board—there are several changes you need to
be ready for upon entering the maritime school.
These
changes are then subdivided into the different aspects of life. It includes
changes in physical strength and appearance, and improvements in their ability
to understand and adjust in their chosen career path.
These are some of the changes you will need
to conform to upon entering a maritime school in the Philippines.
Unlike
studying in some universities and colleges where you have the freedom to choose
your hairstyle, studying in a maritime school means you need to forget about those
fancy do’s and dyes. Being a part of the school’s disciplinary practice,
aspiring seafarers are instructed to have military
haircuts. Short
and clean haircut is an indication that the person is taking
care of himself and your maritime school wants you to
imbibe this.
Military physique
Military physique
Maritime
uniforms look like of that of the military. Regulations in uniform are strictly
implemented on maritime schools. It is still a part of their disciplinary
training and grooming standards. Also, the design of maritime unifo rm signifies
professionalism and respect for their vision and goals.
However,
it is not only because of their military-like uniform that makes seafarer
cadets look like lean marine machines—it is also because of the amount of exercises
maritime cadets have in their curriculum.
Class of
male
A maritime
class is usually composed of male cadets. Females, although very capable to become
seafarers, could rarely be seen in maritime classes. So if you are a guy who
aims to be a seafarer in the near future, finding your peers is way easier for
there are a lot of men who shares the same passion as you. If you, on the other
hand, are a lady, better prepare yourself to a usually male dominated class.
Cadet etiquette
Being
responsible and having discipline is a clear way to become a seafarer in the
future. That is why maritime schools take extra effort in making their cadets
responsible. Maritime schools implement a strict cadet etiquette code. Cadet
etiquette includes asking permission before speaking, and proper standing and
salutation among others.
Furthermore, following cadet etiquette starting from the simplest ones is a
sign that each cadet is willing and committed to the seafaring career.
Moreover,
these little changes you might experience upon entering a maritime school will
help you improve along the way. You just need to remember that you
need to be responsible enough for the bigger tasks that you will encounter on
seafaring. What you will experience in a maritime school is but just a part of
your training to be disciplined and passion-driven seafarers.
