Some says that poverty is one of the major cause why people lack in education. In my case, I do not believe in this statement, why?Because I myself experienced poverty.
I grew up in a family who is not well-off in life. I even remember in the past that we do not have enough money to buy food so we ended up borrowing money from other people. Sometimes, me and my brothers also went to school without “baon”. But despite this hardships that we suffer in life, my parents made ways to give us education. That experiences inspired me that I should finish my studies.
Knowing that my parents could not afford to send me to college when I graduated in high school, I decided to work for the meantime and help them. But even though I’m working, I find time to look for schools who offers scholarships. Luckily, it was in 2007, when I tried to enter as a working scholar at the university of the Cordilleras and I passed. This gave me hope to continue my studies and have a better future.
As a working scholar, I can say that studying at the same time working is not that easy. But through hard work and dedication, I will be able to graduate.One more thing that gave me inspiration is my family especially my mom who passed away last November 2008. When she’s still alive and at the hospital, the last words that she told me is to finish my studies. That is why when I encounter problems and thought of giving up, I always remember what my mom says.My father who is with us is also very supportive both to me and to my brother who is also a working scholar at the University of Baguio.He always remind us to study hard so that we will have a better life in the future.
Next year, I will be graduating and I’m looking forward also to my future plans like of course passing the board exam for professional teachers for me to be a licensed teacher and share my knowledge to my future students, pursue higher education and support my family. If I will be lucky, I also dream of putting up my own school not necessarily a big school but what is important is I will be able to share knowledge and help others to experienced education.
So when other people will asked me will I be able to graduate?I’m confident to say, YES I CAN!!
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