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Alfredo Ballesteros
Alfredo Jose Ballesteros (born January 10, 1995) is a student of University of Santo Tomas, College of Science. Currently in his freshman year, he is enrolled at the BS Microbiology program where after finishing his pre-medicine course, he contemplates on pursuing Medicine (Surgical). His persistent and eager desire to become a surgeon has lead him to plan ahead for his future. Moreover, in the near future, if he is to become a surgeon, he would want to specialize in either Cardiothoracic or Orthopedic surgery. However, the odds may not be in his favor due to some reasons.

Early Life (1995-2006)
He finished his preparatory school up to 5th grade in Meycauayan, Bulacan. Alfred, whose mother and father are both Filipino, is the youngest among three siblings. He didn't really grow up in a typical and normal family. There were adversities that his family is faced with, not to mention all the difficulty with a somewhat broken family. His parents don't actually get along that much due to irreconcilable differences. In these times he also experienced the worst of his times. This is the period where he encountered the painful twists and turns of his life that somehow brought him grief and sorrow. After the thought of everything falling apart in his midst, he found motivation and inspiration in the littlest hope he had. More than what he expected, after these dark and twisty moments of his life, he found a somewhat eternal respite.

2007-Present
Due to these unfavorable circumstances and odd predicaments, he transferred to "Lourdes School Quezon City" where he finished 6th grade up to 4th year High School. In this apparent change of lifestyle, he did well in his studies and have proven himself to be quite industrious in studying. Though he didn't outshine the others, he did fairly well in learning and being at the best he can be as he turned his back against the relentless memories of the past. Moreover, he also excelled in the field of performing arts. He joined in the school's choral organization named "Lourdes School Choral Society" and discovered a talent that he somewhat possess. His talents and abilities were put to good use especially in joining school and inter-school competitions. In his stay at Lourdes School Quezon City, the group represented the school in different inter-school competitions namely, Voices in Harmoy, Children's Museum and Library Inc. Choral Competition and Musikapella. On his 4th year, he played the solo role in their own rendition of the song "Ikaw Lamang" but did not have the chance to bag any award. However, his showcase of talent was enough for him to prove himself once again that he possess talents and skills that may be put to good use. Currently, he's studying at the University of Santo Tomas in the BS Mircobiology program.

Personality
He is a student striving for his own piece of glory somewhere in the near future by becoming a surgeon. Though sometimes aloof and lax in times triggered by laziness and shyness, he is easy to get a long with and much hardworking at most circumstances needed. He loves reading, especially in his most interests like fictional books written by J.K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, Kevin Crossley-Holland and books containing facts and information about some branches of Biology, Human Anatomy in particular. The adversities, twists and turns that he encountered and suffered from in his life made him a greater person in virtue, attitude, and disposition. He takes pride in all the challenges he has been through. He managed to smile at the darkest of times, and to find refuge in a relentless journey to life. In his pursuit of becoming a great surgeon someday, chances are little that he may be able to get to the point of his glory but driven and inspired by his dreams and ambitions, he would be able to someday get up from his downfall. "You have to believe in yourself, how great and incredible you are, because if you do, you're going to be able to do anything."