is it a crime?

As a graduate of the the University of the Philippines, the premier state of university of my country, much is expected of me, I guess. My college education was in part subsidized by the government making my tuition fee a lot cheaper compared to other schools without compromising the quality of learning. Or so they say. And in return, there is this notion that all graduates of the school should return the favor by serving the country and the people in the Philippines.

I saw a tv documentary recently about my alma mater celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. It brought back loads of memories, the nostalgia was overwhelming for sometime.

Then Jessica Soho said something about the students and graduates of the University losing the fervor to serve the country. We, including herself, are missing the point of being called scholars of the land. Her implied premise was that even graduates of the state university are leaving the country to work abroad.

I do not contest the idea that we should all be responsible for the development of our nation. I do not deny the fact that we all need to do our part in making sure that the country progresses and moves forward. I do not think it is exclusive to UP students though. But that's beside the point.
What ticked me off is the presumed idea that every graduate of UP will be staying in the country to do his share to pay off his debt of gratitude for the college education.

i want what is good for my country. i want something better for myself...that way i can do my country something good.