Television host Karla Estrada adds to the list of celebrities who achieved their dream of finishing college.
The Face 2 Face host posted on Instagram a photo of herself donning a graduation toga and cap.
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Karla finished Bachelor of Science in Office Administration at the Philippine Christian University.
She wrote, "To GOD be the Glory. Develop a passion in Learning, You will never cease to grow.
"Thank you ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Equivalency and Accreditation Program). Sa napakagandang pagkakataon na ito na maisakatuparan ang pangarap ng katulad ko at ng nakararami na makapag tapos ng kolehiyo.
"Congratulations sa lahat ng aking mga nakasabayan sa pagtatapos sa kursong Bachelor of Science in Office Administration."
"NOTHING IS TOO LATE"
In September of last year, Karla happily shared the news to her followers that she was returning to college at the age of 47.
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Karla said in her Instagram post, "Nothing is too late when you put your heart into it."
The mother of four said that she signed up for the Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency and Accreditation Program, or ETEEAP, offered by the Philippine Christian University.
She remarked, "Hindi ko po sasayangin ang pagkakataong ito [pray and heart emoji]."
Karla encouraged others, particularly parents who want to return to school, to pursue their dream regardless of age and circumstances.
"Kaya sa mga gusto pang magpatuloy ng pag-aaral sa kolehiyo at makakuha ng degree, hindi pa po huli ang lahat," egged Karla.
"Laban tayo para sa mas magandang kinabukasan!"
CELEBRITY GRADUATES
Karla is not the only celebrity who graduated and proudly shared the milestone in recent days.
Sexy star AJ Raval on Friday, July 21, 2023, finished high school through the Alternative Learning System of San Fernando in Pampanga.
AJ, 22, plans to pursue law in college as she dreams of becoming a lawyer someday, according to her brother Drizzy Ace Raval.
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On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz posted graduation photos on her Facebook account.
She finished Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.
Hidilyn wrote, “Nakakaiyak din pala. Not an ordinary day.”
She reflected on her journey as a student, juggling school and training as an athlete vying to compete in the Olympics.
“Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ko, after sleepless nights and tiring days from training while attending school at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde," said Hidilyn.
"Posible pala. Kung nakaya ko, kaya ng mga student-athletes, at mga bata at sa lahat na gusto makapagtapos.
“Age doesn’t matter, mahirap pero super worth it.”
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