Contrary to the name, the Philippine Women's University is not only for women, but it keeps the name out of its proud heritage. In a society like the Philippines, which is both Asian and conservative, one would imagine that women are not as empowered as in other developed countries. However, when one considers that the Philippines usually ranks higher than most Asian countries in terms of giving opportunities to women, and that many educated women do make it into business and managerial positions in the country, one has to really look into the phenomenon. That aside, the university still is built on its classical foundation and its hallways still tell the mark of age, but that isn't to say that it's not keeping up with the times! In the curriculum, various programs have expanded into fields such as international relations or social development (in fact, I attended one such seminar there), and the faculty and staff are quite kind and accommodating. It was truly a delight to be in such a place, and reminds one of the time that passes by without notice. read more