Just in time for the graduation season,
Last year, I was invited to be the guest speaker of my Alma Mater, the Oas East Central School. At first I was really hesitant because I don’t have great achievements yet but I was excited to share my simple story to inspire the young ones to persevere in their studies despite the hardships.
Those who are close to me can attest that we had a life of poverty. Fraternity brods and sorority sisters witnessed how I survived with a thousand pesos allowance in a month in the University of the Philippines Manila. I only had a budget of 33pesos per day less the jeepney fare which was 6pesos.
But poverty did not prevent me to succeed. I took it as a challenge. Instead of joining rallies, I worked as a part-time Student Assistant at the UPM graduate school. I also accepted lettering, t-shirt and streamer painting jobs from time to time. Sa awa ng diyos, I graduated on time.





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Wow, inspiring. =)
I salute you, idol!
Thanks for visiting my blog Pare Techie-Pinoy, and congrats to your success
medyo hawig ang storya natin sa buhay
Galing talaga ng pinoy!
Thanks,
Vinson
It’s good to know that there are quite a few bloggers who were able to contribute their stories to the younger generation in order to inspire them.
Learning never ends at the four corners of the class room neither is success guaranteed outside of college.
To enter the workforce alone is quite a hurdle so what more on the bigger scene such as the internet?
The conventional thought alone of following your dreams can sometimes become misleading because in the end, it’s your own measure of happiness that will determine where you’d want to be.
It clearly shows that pag may tiyaga, may nilaga. Congrats to you!
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