Heeding the Call of the Times

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For most showbiz personalities, education takes the backseat once they have tasted the limelight and the screams of the adoring fans. Reasons like “fame comes only once” or “education can be taken later” are commonly said as to why some personalities stop schooling. On the one hand, some showbiz talents have successfully combined finishing their college degrees while maintaining an acting career. On the other hand, a handful of celebrities opted to drop their careers in favor of school.

Take the case of this Sweet Actress (SA). When SA was launched into the business, the public adored her as she was articulate and a looker. She had both feet planted on the ground despite her family background. Besides, SA was the epitome of the ideal daughter, who followed her parents at the expense of her lovelife, among others. However, SA was just in her teens when she started and finishing high school was set aside.

After some years in the business, SA’s career is stable. She has undergone several trials, such managerial problems, verbal tussles with co-actors, breakups, and even family conflicts, which all happened in the eyes of the public. While she has a respectable set of followers and is a recognized household name, SA never reached that peak of stardom where fans swoon at her presence. Despite this state, SA is still a respected talent. Finally, SA has given in to another pressure – the pressure of going back to school.

Apparently, SA reviewed, prepared, and passed the accreditation test to make her eligible for college without having to go back to high school. Was this decision her own or was this influenced by her current relationship? Her decision would certainly silence her critics who fuss about her lack of formal education. Besides, having a college degree would give her the edge over her contemporaries and would make her fit better in the circle of her current partner. Moreover, she can escape words like “Artista lang yan!” (She’s just an actress!).

“Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.” ― Aristotle

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