Eight moms have proved that no one is too late from achieving their dreams as they finally earned their college degrees.
According to Katrina Son’s report on “24 Oras Weekend,” Sunday, the moms were unable to finish school when they were younger, but they decided to resume their studies after having their own families.
Among them are Lailanie Patulot and Girl Amabella Rosales, who had to work at an early age to help support their parents and siblings.
“Nagkataon na panganay ako no’n so naisip ko pong magtrabaho muna para makatulong sa aking pamilya, sa aking mga kapatid,” Girl Amabella said.
[“I was the eldest so I thought of working first so I can help my family and siblings.”]
Meanwhile, others like Michelle Adan simply did not have enough sources of income for education.
“Ang ama ko’y isang magsasaka. Ang nanay ko naman ay nagtitinda lang ng mga saka ng tatay ko so that time, hindi talaga kaya at nag-aaral pa ‘yung iba kong kapatid,” Michelle said.
[“My dad is a farmer. My mom, meanwhile, just sells what my dad harvests so that time, we really can’t afford it and my other siblings were still studying.”]
Some of them, meanwhile, built a family of their own at an early age.
Completing the group were Jessica Joie Urriza, Margie Coronado, Mary Lucielle Coronado, Reynilda Pampolina, and Melligyn Calongcalong. They all met in 2017.
“Nagkwentuhan. Napag-alaman namin na pare-pareho kaming may asawa, may mga anak, at gustong makapag-tapos ng kolehiyo,” Michelle said.
[“We talked. We knew that we all have partners, children, and we all want to finish college.”]
The friend group they formed served as their support system because they understood each other well thanks to their similar life experiences.
Balancing their time with work, studies, and family, the moms said their journeys were not smooth-sailing.
“Nakakaranas po ng walang tulog, buhat ang bata kasi iyakin po. Habang nagti-thesis, nag-iiyak po tapos walang tulog,” Reynilda said.
[“I experience having no sleep while carrying my crying child. While doing my thesis, my child cries and I have no sleep.”]
“Sobrang hirap kasi nagbuntis din ako nung 2019. Nung mag-third year, nagplano akong tumigil kasi nga sabi ko hindi ko na kaya,” Jessica added.
[“It’s really hard because I got pregnant in 2019. Before entering third year, I planned to stop since I said I can’t do it anymore.”]
“Napakahirap po maging student-mommy sa panahon po ngayon lalo na rin po may small business din po kami. Ang hirap pong hatiin talaga ‘yung oras,” Melligyn said.
[“It’s really hard being a student-mommy during this time especially since we have a small business. It is hard to manage time.”]
Meanwhile, Girl Amabella said memorizing had also been hard for them given their age.
After their efforts, the eight moms finally graduated last August 18 and finished with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education – Major in TLE at the Laguna State Polytechnic University.
Michelle and Jessica also graduated with flying colors.
With their success, they also want others to be inspired that nothing can hinder them from pursuing their goals and dreams.
Congratulations!
—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA News
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