A degree for Tippy
Working and studying at the same time might be hard, but singerhost Tippy Dos Santos was able to overcome the odds, graduating with a degree in family life and child development at UP Diliman recently.
Tippy updated her fans about it on Instagram relating the hurdles she had to surmount along the way.
“There have come many times in my college life when I felt as though I couldn’t push on anymore, whether that be because I didn’t have enough sleep because I had work or because I didn’t know what to prioritize first – my work or my studies.”
Apparently, she was active in the school’s theater guild.
“Somehow, by the grace of God, I found so many reasons to just move forward and suck it up even through the hardest of days. The most important reason for me to fight through the hardships was the love I have for my family,” she said.
Tippy believes education is her parents’ most precious gift to her.
“Mom and Dad, I love you both so much and the two of you have given me so much love that I could never do anything to repay the love and care you both have given me throughout my life,” she said.
Tippy also acknowledged her Ate Jax, saying “You kept me sane throughout this whole experience. I love you, my bestestfriend.”
She went on to express gratitude to “cousins, friends, teachers, and co-workers.” “Salamat sa pagmamahal at paniniwala na kaya ko ’to gawin,” she said.
Seemingly to inspire others, she added, “To everyone out there doubting themselves and rethinking life goals because they think they can’t do so many things at once, THINK AGAIN and remember that with enough determination, inspiration and love for yourself and life, you can always find a way to finish your checklists. (Minsan nga lang, may hawak ka pang microphone habang gumagawa ng thesis)...
“Lastly, to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, thank you. You have been my rock and my light through every speed bump and mountain I had to cross. Your love gives me life. I am so blessed to have You in my life. Mom and Dad, this one’s for you!!! Happy June 2016!,” she concluded.