Even though education is said to be "free," especially when students enroll in public schools or state universities, the transportation to and from these institutions is not free. Additionally, expenses for snacks or meals, as well as other costs related to projects and activities assigned by teachers or professors, are not covered.
Many people resonated with the viral Facebook post of college student "Fannie Tican" because she shared the day-to-day struggles of those, like her, who are striving to finish their education despite facing significant challenges.
But what truly touched netizens was when she shared the efforts of her mother in working hard to provide her with an education that could potentially change the course of her life in the future.
Upon entering school, she needs ₱300 for transportation, but her mother already sets aside ₱20 each from selling fish balls, ensuring that she doesn't have to worry about this expense.
“Isang klase lang ang papasukan ko bukas tapos nag-aalangan pa akong pumasok,” the netizen stated.
“400 ang magagastos ko sa isa’t kalahating oras na klase dahil 300 doon, pamasahe ko balikan.”
“Nanghihinayang ako sa barya-baryang ‘to dahil bawat piso nito, pinaghirapan ng nanay ko sa pagtitinda ng fishball at kikiam.”
“Kung hindi naman ako papasok, mawawalan ako ng attendance, makakaapekto sa grade ko sa subject na ‘yon.”
“Na-realize ko lang, ang mahal ng edukasyon kahit libre. Ang mahal mabuhay. Pero ito ang nanay ko, inihiwalay niya na ang 400 na pambaon ko para maitawid ko ang bukas.”
Therefore, she said that one day, the time will come when she will be the one to repay her mother for all her sacrifices.
“Salamat, mama. Balang araw, mabibigay ko rin sa ‘yo ang buhay na gusto mo.”
In an interview, Fannie Tican shared that she is a senior college student majoring in Business Economics. Despite living in Bataan, she studies at a university in Pampanga, leading to a transportation cost of around ₱300 every time she commutes to school.
Because of this, she said she is inspired to go to school the next day, carrying with her the small earnings that her mother worked hard for.
— Richard, The Summit Express
Many people resonated with the viral Facebook post of college student "Fannie Tican" because she shared the day-to-day struggles of those, like her, who are striving to finish their education despite facing significant challenges.
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| Photo courtesy: Facebook/Fannie Tican |
But what truly touched netizens was when she shared the efforts of her mother in working hard to provide her with an education that could potentially change the course of her life in the future.
Upon entering school, she needs ₱300 for transportation, but her mother already sets aside ₱20 each from selling fish balls, ensuring that she doesn't have to worry about this expense.
“Isang klase lang ang papasukan ko bukas tapos nag-aalangan pa akong pumasok,” the netizen stated.
“400 ang magagastos ko sa isa’t kalahating oras na klase dahil 300 doon, pamasahe ko balikan.”
“Nanghihinayang ako sa barya-baryang ‘to dahil bawat piso nito, pinaghirapan ng nanay ko sa pagtitinda ng fishball at kikiam.”
“Kung hindi naman ako papasok, mawawalan ako ng attendance, makakaapekto sa grade ko sa subject na ‘yon.”
“Na-realize ko lang, ang mahal ng edukasyon kahit libre. Ang mahal mabuhay. Pero ito ang nanay ko, inihiwalay niya na ang 400 na pambaon ko para maitawid ko ang bukas.”
Therefore, she said that one day, the time will come when she will be the one to repay her mother for all her sacrifices.
“Salamat, mama. Balang araw, mabibigay ko rin sa ‘yo ang buhay na gusto mo.”
In an interview, Fannie Tican shared that she is a senior college student majoring in Business Economics. Despite living in Bataan, she studies at a university in Pampanga, leading to a transportation cost of around ₱300 every time she commutes to school.
Because of this, she said she is inspired to go to school the next day, carrying with her the small earnings that her mother worked hard for.
— Richard, The Summit Express
