UST Student Health Guide: Staying Well When Living Away from Home

One of the things students and parents underestimate when preparing for Manila life is how much being away from home affects physical and mental health — especially in the first semester.

At home, when you get sick, someone notices. Your mother brings soup. Your father drives you to the clinic. Your body knows the rhythm of the house, the food, the air. In a dormitory in Manila, for the first time, you are responsible for your own health — noticing when something is wrong, knowing what to do about it, and knowing when to ask for help.

This guide covers everything: the most common illnesses UST students get, what to stock in your room, when to see a doctor vs when to rest and treat at home, where to go for medical care near UST, and how to take care of your mental health through one of the more demanding transitions of your life.

A note on this guide

Athena Dorms is managed by Dr. Ruth Ang Ban Giok, a licensed Medical Doctor and UST Faculty of Medicine alumna. The health awareness built into the dormitory — the thermal scanner at the lobby, the resident supervisor trained to notice unwell residents, the doctor who is personally reachable — is part of why health guidance like this matters to us. A student who knows how to take care of herself is a student who stays in school.

  PART 1 — The Most Common Illnesses UST Students Get

These are the health issues that appear most frequently among students living in dormitories in the University Belt. Knowing what to expect helps you recognize symptoms early and respond appropriately.

1. Upper Respiratory Infections — Colds, Cough, and Flu

This is the most common illness category for students in dormitory settings. A shared building with recycled aircon air, close proximity to dozens of other students, irregular sleep, and a weakened immune system from stress and diet changes create ideal conditions for respiratory viruses to spread.

Why dormitory students are more susceptible

• Shared aircon systems circulate air — and any respiratory virus — through common spaces

• Students who are sick often attend class anyway due to attendance requirements, spreading illness to blockmates

• Irregular sleep weakens the immune response

• Dietary changes from home cooking to carinderia food affects nutritional status

• Stress from academics and social adjustment suppresses immune function

What to do at home

• Rest — this is the most important intervention. Sleep allows your immune system to work.

• Hydrate consistently — water, warm soup, calamansi juice with honey and warm water

• Paracetamol for fever above 38°C — take every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not continuously

• Steam inhalation for nasal congestion — a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head

• Over-the-counter antihistamines for runny nose — ask at Mercury Drug for options

When to see a doctor

• Fever above 39°C that does not respond to paracetamol after 48 hours

• Difficulty breathing or chest tightness

• Symptoms lasting more than 7 days without improvement

• Severe throat pain that makes swallowing difficult — may be strep throat requiring antibiotics

2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

UTIs are extremely common among female students, and dormitory life creates several risk factors that increase susceptibility: dehydration from not drinking enough water during long class days, holding urine for extended periods, and changes in hygiene routine.

Symptoms

• Burning or pain when urinating

• Frequent urge to urinate with little output

• Cloudy or strong-smelling urine

• Lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort

• In more severe cases: fever, back pain, nausea — these indicate the infection may have reached the kidneys

Prevention

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily — use your dorm tumbler and refill from the free water dispenser

• Do not hold urine for long periods during class — use the bathroom when you need to

• Urinate after sexual activity

• Avoid harsh soaps or feminine washes internally

What to do

A UTI requires antibiotics — it will not resolve on its own. See a doctor. Do not self-medicate with leftover antibiotics. Increasing water intake helps flush the infection but is not a substitute for treatment.

Important

If you have fever, back pain, or nausea alongside UTI symptoms, see a doctor the same day — these symptoms suggest kidney involvement (pyelonephritis) which requires prompt treatment.

3. Gastroenteritis — Stomach Flu and Food Poisoning

Eating from multiple food stalls, carenderias, and turo-turo counters with varying hygiene standards exposes students to bacteria that can cause stomach upset, vomiting, and diarrhea. This is especially common in the first weeks when your digestive system is adjusting to different food environments.

Symptoms

• Nausea and vomiting

• Diarrhea — watery or loose stools, multiple times per day

• Stomach cramps

• Low-grade fever in some cases

• Dehydration — dry mouth, dark urine, dizziness

Home treatment

• Oral rehydration salts (ORS) — available at Mercury Drug — to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhea

• Clear liquids: water, coconut water, diluted fruit juice, lugaw

• Rest — your body is fighting an infection

• Avoid solid food until vomiting stops, then reintroduce with bland foods: crackers, plain rice, banana, toast

• Avoid dairy, fatty foods, and caffeine until fully recovered

When to see a doctor

• Symptoms lasting more than 48 hours

• Blood in stool

• High fever above 39°C with stomach symptoms

• Signs of severe dehydration: no urination for more than 6 hours, extreme dizziness, confusion

4. Skin Infections and Allergies

Manila's heat and humidity, combined with shared facilities and close living quarters, make skin issues common among dormitory students. The most frequent are heat rash, fungal infections (particularly tinea or athlete's foot), and allergic reactions to new products or food.

Prevention

• Change and wash clothes frequently — Manila heat means more sweating

• Keep your feet dry — use slippers in shared bathroom areas, dry between toes after showering

• Use breathable cotton underwear — avoid synthetic fabrics in Manila's heat

• Wash bedding regularly — your dorm provides weekly room cleaning, but pillowcases should be changed more frequently

Treatment

• Mild heat rash: calamine lotion, loose cotton clothing, reduce time in humid environments

• Fungal infections: antifungal powder or cream from Mercury Drug — clotrimazole or miconazole

• Allergic reactions: identify and remove the trigger; antihistamine for mild reactions

• If a skin issue is spreading, not improving after a week, or causing significant discomfort — see a doctor

5. Stress-Related Physical Symptoms

Academic pressure at UST is significant. Many students experience physical symptoms that are directly driven by psychological stress — and because the physical symptoms are real, they sometimes treat the body without addressing the underlying cause.

Physical symptom	Stress connection	What to do
Tension headaches	Neck and shoulder muscle tension from stress and poor posture at a desk	Paracetamol, rest, stretch neck and shoulders, address sleep deficit
Stomach upset and loss of appetite	Gut-brain connection — stress directly affects digestion	Eat regularly even if not hungry; reduce caffeine; address the stressor
Irregular or missed menstrual cycle	Stress, weight changes, and sleep disruption affect hormonal balance	Track cycles; if missed for 2+ months, consult a doctor
Insomnia and disrupted sleep	Academic anxiety activates the stress response, preventing restful sleep	Consistent sleep schedule; no screens 30 min before bed; address deadlines early
Frequent illness (always getting sick)	Chronic stress suppresses the immune system	Address the root stress; prioritize sleep; improve nutrition
Back and neck pain	Hours of studying in poor posture at a desk or on a bed	Study at a desk, not on a bed; take movement breaks every 45–60 minutes

Treating the physical symptom without addressing the stress is like taking paracetamol for a headache caused by dehydration without drinking water. The symptom returns. Identify the stressor — whether it is academic pressure, social anxiety, financial worry, or homesickness — and address it directly.

  PART 2 — When to Rest at Home vs When to See a Doctor

One of the most common mistakes students make is going to a doctor for something that just needs rest and time — and equally, waiting too long with something that genuinely needed medical attention two days ago. Here is a practical guide.

The Urgency Scale

  LEVEL 1 — EMERGENCY  —  Go to the ER immediately

Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, chest pain, loss of consciousness, severe allergic reaction (throat swelling, difficulty swallowing), suspected broken bone, deep wound with heavy bleeding, signs of stroke (sudden face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)

What to do: UST Hospital Emergency Room on España Boulevard — or the nearest hospital. Call the dorm supervisor first so someone knows where you are going.

  LEVEL 2 — SEE A DOCTOR TODAY  —  Go to a clinic or hospital the same day

Symptoms: Fever above 39°C not responding to paracetamol, UTI with fever and back pain, severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing, diarrhea with blood, symptoms of dengue (high fever with rash and body pain), significant wound or burn, suspected infection (redness spreading from a wound)

What to do: UST Health Service, UST Hospital, or a nearby clinic on España or Padre Noval. Do not wait overnight with these.

  LEVEL 3 — SEE A DOCTOR THIS WEEK  —  Schedule a clinic visit within 2 to 3 days

Symptoms: Cold or cough lasting more than 7 days without improvement, UTI symptoms without fever, recurring headaches, skin infection spreading or not improving, irregular menstrual cycles for 2+ months, symptoms you cannot identify

What to do: UST Health Service during clinic hours, or any Mercury Drug clinic for basic consultations.

  LEVEL 4 — REST AND TREAT AT HOME  —  Monitor for 48 to 72 hours

Symptoms: Common cold in early stages, mild fever below 38.5°C, mild stomach upset without diarrhea or vomiting, tension headache, minor cut or scrape, mild sore throat without difficulty swallowing

What to do: Rest, hydrate, take paracetamol for fever or pain, monitor. If not improving after 48 to 72 hours, escalate to Level 3.

  PART 3 — Where to Get Medical Care Near UST

Knowing where to go before you need it — not while you are sick and confused — is one of the most practical health preparations a UST student can make.

Medical Facilities Near UST

Facility	Type	Location	Best for	Cost
UST Health Service	University clinic	Inside UST campus	UST students — consultations, basic treatment, referrals	Free or low cost for enrolled students
UST Hospital	Full hospital	España Boulevard	Emergencies, specialist referrals, laboratory, imaging	Standard hospital rates — PhilHealth accepted
Mercury Drug Clinic (Konsulta MD)	Walk-in clinic	España Boulevard and nearby branches	Basic consultations, prescriptions — no appointment needed	₱150 – ₱300 per consultation
Rose Pharmacy Clinic	Walk-in clinic	España area	Quick consultations for common illnesses	Similar to Mercury Drug rates
Manila Doctors Hospital	Private hospital	UN Avenue, Ermita (15–20 min)	Specialist care, advanced diagnostics	Private hospital rates
Philippine General Hospital (PGH)	Government hospital	Taft Avenue (20 min)	Affordable specialist care, complex cases	Government rates — PhilHealth accepted
Sampaloc barangay health center	Government clinic	Sampaloc area	Basic health services for residents	Free or minimal cost

For Athena Dorms residents

Dr. Ruth Ang Ban Giok, the dormitory manager, is a licensed Medical Doctor. While she does not operate a formal clinic inside the dorm, residents who are feeling unwell can speak with her directly for guidance on whether their condition needs a clinic visit, what medication is appropriate, and which facility to go to. This access to medical advice within the building is unusual among dormitories near UST and is one of the most practical benefits of doctor management.

Pharmacies Near UST

Pharmacy	Location	Notes
Mercury Drug	Multiple branches on España Boulevard	Largest selection — 24-hour branches available. Has walk-in consultation service (Konsulta MD).
Rose Pharmacy	España area	Often has lower prices on some generics than Mercury Drug
Generika Pharmacy	España and nearby streets	Specializes in generic medications at significantly lower prices — ask for the generic version of any branded medication
Watsons	SM Santa Mesa	Good for personal care, vitamins, and OTC medications
UST University Store / cooperative	Inside UST campus	Basic OTC medications and first aid supplies

For any prescription medication, always ask for the generic equivalent at Generika. The same active ingredient at a fraction of the price. Amoxicillin, for example, is ₱7–₱12 per capsule branded and ₱3–₱5 generic. Over a full antibiotic course, that is a meaningful savings.

What to Stock in Your Dorm Room Medicine Kit

Item	What it is for	Approximate cost	Where to buy
Paracetamol 500mg (Biogesic or generic)	Fever and mild to moderate pain	₱5 – ₱10 per tablet	Any pharmacy
Oral rehydration salts (ORS)	Dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea	₱15 – ₱25 per sachet	Mercury Drug, Generika
Antihistamine (cetirizine or loratadine)	Allergic reactions, runny nose, itching	₱8 – ₱15 per tablet	Any pharmacy
Antacid (Kremil-S or generic)	Heartburn, hyperacidity, upset stomach	₱5 – ₱12 per tablet	Any pharmacy
Loperamide (Diatabs or generic)	Diarrhea — use only for convenience, not to suppress symptoms long-term	₱8 – ₱15 per tablet	Any pharmacy
Povidone-iodine (Betadine)	Wound cleaning and minor skin infections	₱40 – ₱80 for a small bottle	Mercury Drug
Adhesive bandages (Band-Aid)	Minor cuts and scrapes	₱60 – ₱120 for a box	Any pharmacy or SM
Thermometer (digital)	Checking for fever — essential for self-monitoring	₱150 – ₱400	Mercury Drug, SM Santa Mesa
Vitamin C (500mg)	Immune support — especially during stress and exam periods	₱3 – ₱8 per tablet	Any pharmacy
Your personal prescription medications	Any condition-specific medications you take regularly	Varies	Bring enough from home for the first month

Medicine kit total cost

Stocking a basic medicine kit from scratch costs approximately ₱500 to ₱900. This is a one-time expense that covers most common health situations without requiring a pharmacy trip at 10pm when you are already sick. Buy it in the first week — before you need it.

  PART 4 — Staying Well: Prevention in a Dormitory Setting

The Four Pillars of Student Health

These are not revolutionary insights. They are the fundamentals that most students know and most students partially ignore during their first semester. The students who stay healthiest are not doing anything exotic — they are consistent with the basics.

Pillar 1 — Sleep

Sleep deprivation is the most consistent health risk for UST students. The combination of academic pressure, social adjustment, and the freedom of dormitory life (no parent telling you to go to bed) creates a pattern where many students regularly sleep 4 to 5 hours per night during the week and try to compensate on weekends.

This does not work. Sleep debt cannot be fully repaid by sleeping longer on weekends. Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune function, impairs memory consolidation (which directly affects academic performance), increases cortisol levels, and worsens mood and anxiety.

Sleep habit	Effect on health and academics
Less than 6 hours per night consistently	Significantly increased risk of illness, impaired learning and recall, emotional dysregulation
7 to 8 hours per night	Optimal for immune function, memory consolidation, and mood regulation
Irregular sleep schedule (different bedtimes each day)	Disrupts circadian rhythm — worse than consistently short sleep in some measures
Pulling all-nighters before exams	Memory consolidation happens during sleep — studying all night then testing the next day is counterproductive
Consistent sleep and wake times (even on weekends)	Significantly improves sleep quality and reduces time to fall asleep

• Set a consistent bedtime — even during exam season, aim for at least 6 hours

• Keep your room cool — aircon at a comfortable temperature improves sleep quality

• No screens 30 minutes before sleep — the blue light from phones delays melatonin release

• If you cannot sleep due to anxiety — write down what is worrying you before bed. Externalizing concerns reduces the mental loop that keeps you awake.

Pillar 2 — Hydration

Dehydration is one of the most underestimated health issues for students in Manila. Long class days, lecture halls with inconsistent aircon, and the heat of walking between buildings mean students are losing water continuously. Many do not drink enough to replace it.

Hydration sign	What it means
Pale yellow urine	Well hydrated — this is what you are aiming for
Dark yellow or amber urine	Mildly to moderately dehydrated — drink water now
Very dark, strong-smelling urine	Significantly dehydrated — high risk of UTI; drink 2 to 3 glasses immediately
Headache in the afternoon	Often mild dehydration — drink water before reaching for paracetamol
Difficulty concentrating	Even mild dehydration (1 to 2%) impairs cognitive function

• Bring a water tumbler to class every day — fill it from the free dorm water dispenser before leaving

• Aim for urine that is pale yellow — not clear (overhydration) and not dark (dehydration)

• Increase water intake during illness, hot days, and any physical activity

• Coffee and energy drinks dehydrate — for every caffeinated drink, drink an extra glass of water

Pillar 3 — Nutrition

Students who eat entirely from fast food and convenience stores consistently experience more illness, lower energy levels, and worse mood than those who include even basic whole foods in their diet. You do not need to cook elaborate meals to eat nutritionally adequately near UST.

Nutritional gap	Easy fix near UST	Cost
Not enough vegetables	Turo-turo counters always have pinakbet, ginisang monggo, and other vegetable dishes — choose these alongside the meat option	₱30 – ₱50 per serving
Not enough fruit	Banana is available at almost every sari-sari store and carenderia near UST — one banana per day is a meaningful nutritional addition	₱5 – ₱10 per banana
Skipping breakfast	Eggs (boiled or scrambled on the induction cooker), bread, or leftover rice takes 10 minutes in the dorm kitchen	₱20 – ₱40
Too much sodium (fast food)	Reduce fast food to 3x per week max; turo-turo food is generally less processed	Saves money too
Low iron (common in young women)	Malunggay, liver, kangkong are available at carenderias — include them; take a multivitamin if diet is consistently poor	₱50 – ₱100/month for vitamins
Not enough protein	Eggs, fish, tofu, and legumes at turo-turo counters — these are the cheaper protein options that are also nutritionally sound	₱30 – ₱60 per serving

The goal is not perfection. It is not eating fast food every single meal. A student who eats at turo-turo consistently, includes vegetables at most meals, eats fruit daily, and uses the dorm kitchen for occasional cooking will have significantly better nutritional status than one who eats McDonald's twice a day.

Pillar 4 — Movement

Most UST students get less physical activity than they realize. The walk to class covers some baseline movement, but long stretches of sitting in lectures, studying at a desk, and recovering in the dorm creates a largely sedentary pattern across the week.

• The minimum: take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible — in the dorm and on campus

• Walk to class — the 3 to 5 minute walk from Athena Dorms to UST is small but daily movement

• Take a 10-minute walk outside after dinner — it improves digestion, reduces stress, and breaks the mental loop of academic anxiety

• UST has sports facilities available to students — intramural sports, free use of outdoor courts, and fitness-related student organizations

• Even 20 minutes of moderate activity three times per week meaningfully improves mood, sleep quality, and immune function

  PART 5 — Mental Health: The Part Most Students Ignore Until It Is Urgent

Why Mental Health Matters for Physical Health

Mental and physical health are not separate. Chronic anxiety increases cortisol, which suppresses immune function — meaning anxious students get sick more often. Depression reduces motivation to eat, exercise, and sleep — which degrades physical health. Stress directly causes headaches, stomach upset, and irregular menstrual cycles.

This section is not separate from the health guide. It is the part most students skip because it feels less concrete than taking a pill for a fever. But for many UST students — especially in their first year — mental health is the primary health issue they are dealing with.

Normal Adjustment vs Something That Needs Attention

What is normal adjustment	What warrants attention
Feeling anxious before exams	Persistent anxiety that interferes with daily functioning — attending class, eating, sleeping
Feeling sad or homesick in the first month	Persistent low mood lasting more than two weeks that does not improve
Struggling to concentrate during stressful periods	Inability to concentrate at all, for extended periods, not related to a specific stressor
Feeling overwhelmed at the start of a new semester	Feeling consistently overwhelmed with no periods of relief or normalcy
Losing appetite during exam week	Significant changes in appetite (eating much more or much less) for more than two weeks
Sleeping poorly before a big exam	Consistently sleeping less than 5 hours for weeks, or sleeping 12+ hours and still exhausted
Feeling lonely in the first weeks	Social withdrawal — avoiding people, missing class, isolating in your room for extended periods
Crying occasionally from stress or homesickness	Crying frequently without clear reason, or feeling emotionally numb

The right-hand column does not mean something is terribly wrong. It means you have moved beyond normal adjustment and would benefit from talking to someone — a counselor, a trusted professor, a dorm supervisor, or a family member who can help you access the right support.

Mental Health Resources for UST Students

Resource	What it offers	How to access
UST Guidance and Counseling Office	Free individual and group counseling for enrolled UST students — confidential	Walk in or email through your college student affairs office
UST Health Service	Basic mental health assessment and referrals	Walk in during clinic hours on campus
Athena Dorms dorm supervisor	Immediate, informal first point of contact when something feels wrong — not a therapist, but someone who can listen and help you take the next step	Available 24/7 in the building
Dr. Ruth Ang Ban Giok (Athena Dorms)	Medical guidance — can assess whether symptoms are physical, stress-related, or need specialist referral	Available through the dorm for residents
In Touch Community Services	Free and low-cost counseling in the Philippines — English and Filipino	Hotline: (02) 893-7603
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)	Government mental health facility — crisis support	Crisis line: 1553

The most important mental health habit for UST students

Talk to someone before you reach a crisis. The students who struggle most are those who white-knuckle through a difficult semester without telling anyone — not their parents, not a friend, not a counselor. By the time they ask for help, they are already in crisis. Talking to one person — even just your dorm mate — in the early stages of difficulty is one of the most effective mental health interventions available.

Practical Mental Health Habits for the First Semester

• Build a routine and keep it. Uncertainty and chaos amplify anxiety. A predictable daily schedule — fixed wake time, meals at consistent times, study blocks, sleep — creates a container for stress that makes it more manageable.

• Limit social media during stressful periods. Social media amplifies social comparison and creates the false impression that everyone else is thriving while you are struggling. They are not. Everyone in their first semester is managing some version of what you are managing.

• Get outside the dorm every day. Even a 10-minute walk outside, around the block, to get food — being outside and moving reduces cortisol meaningfully. Do not let a difficult week trap you inside four walls for days.

• Maintain one consistent communication with home. A weekly call with your family — not multiple crisis calls, but one scheduled, normal conversation — keeps the connection without making you feel like you need to report every difficulty to the people who are worried about you.

• Do not use alcohol as stress management. This is common among university students and consistently makes mental health worse over time, not better. It is worth being honest with yourself about whether drinking is relaxing or numbing.

• Sleep is not optional during difficult periods — it is more important. The instinct to study longer when stressed is counterproductive when it comes at the cost of sleep. Six hours of sleep will produce better academic output than four hours of sleep followed by exhausted studying.

  PART 6 — Hygiene in a Dormitory: What Actually Matters

Personal Hygiene in a Shared Living Environment

Living with other people — even just three roommates — requires more intentional hygiene habits than living at home. Here is what matters most in a dormitory setting.

Daily habits that prevent the most problems

• Shower daily — Manila heat and humidity mean more sweating and faster bacterial growth on skin than in most provinces

• Change clothes daily — including underwear; this is not negotiable in Manila's climate

• Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom — basic but the most effective single hygiene intervention

• Do not share personal items: towels, razors, lip products, eye products — these are direct transmission routes for infections

• Keep your study space clean — food crumbs attract cockroaches and rats, which are urban realities in Manila

Shared space etiquette that protects everyone's health

• Clean up after yourself in the common kitchen — dishes, spills, food packaging

• Report maintenance issues immediately — a leaking pipe or broken ventilation affects everyone on the floor

• If you are sick, wear a mask in shared spaces — this is both courtesy and infection control

• Keep the bathroom you share (if shared) in the condition you found it — or better

Reproductive Health Basics

UST students are young women, many of whom are managing their reproductive health independently for the first time. This section covers the basics — not comprehensively, but enough to know what to pay attention to.

Topic	What to know	Where to go if concerned
Menstrual cycle tracking	Track your cycle from your first month in Manila — baseline changes from stress are normal, but persistent irregularities need medical attention	UST Health Service
Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)	Ibuprofen 200–400mg taken at the start of menstrual pain is more effective than paracetamol. Heat pad on the lower abdomen helps. If pain is debilitating, consult a doctor.	Mercury Drug clinic or UST Health Service
Pap smear	Recommended starting at age 21 or within 3 years of sexual activity — not urgent for most freshmen but worth knowing	UST Hospital gynecology department
Vaginal discharge changes	Some discharge is normal. Unusual color (yellow, green, grey), strong smell, or itching and burning suggests infection — see a doctor	UST Health Service or Mercury Drug clinic
Emergency contraception	Available at pharmacies without prescription in the Philippines. Must be taken within 72 hours. This is harm reduction information — consult a doctor for guidance.	Mercury Drug or any pharmacy

How Athena Dorms Supports Your Health

Athena Dorms was designed with resident health in mind — not as a marketing statement, but because the manager is a Medical Doctor whose professional instinct is to create environments where people stay well.

Health feature at Athena Dorms	What it means for you
Thermal scanner at the lobby	Your temperature is checked every time you enter the building. If you are running a fever, management knows before you do — and can check on you.
Dr. Ruth Ang Ban Giok, MD — resident manager	A licensed Medical Doctor is reachable for guidance on whether your symptoms need a clinic visit, what to take, and where to go. This is not standard in most dorms near UST.
24/7 resident supervisor	Someone in the building notices if you are not leaving your room, seem unwell, or have not been seen. You are not invisible when you are sick.
Free weekly room cleaning with UV disinfection	UV disinfection reduces surface bacteria and viruses in your room weekly — a meaningful infection control measure in a shared living environment.
Free fiber WiFi	Telehealth consultations and medical research require reliable internet — available in all rooms.
Common kitchen per floor	Cooking and warming nutritious food is possible without leaving the building — important when you are sick and should not be outdoors.
Private CR inside every room	No shared bathroom means no transmission of foot fungus, skin infections, or respiratory illness through shared bathroom surfaces. Your hygiene is your own.
No flooding history	Flooding creates leptospirosis and dengue risks through stagnant water. A flood-free building eliminates this specific public health risk.

For inquiries and reservations

Address: 1060 Dos Castillas Street, Sampaloc, Manila — 3 to 5 minutes walk from UST A.H. Lacson gatePhone / Viber: +63 917 251 1750  |  Alternative: 0922 843 0497Email: athenadorms@gmail.com  |  Website: athenadorms.comOpen daily, 9:00am to 6:00pmParents and students are welcome to visit in person before making a decision.