Amidst countless tapings and guestings, some celebrities still choose to make time for their studies. We'll leave it to them to convince you that graduating as a working student is a difficult feat but not an impossible one! It just takes patience, endurance, and of course, a lot of hard work. Take it from these eight Gen Z celebrities, who still managed to graduate college despite their busy showbiz schedules:
1. Sharlene San Pedro
Earlier this year, Sharlene graduated from AMA University and Colleges with an AB Psychology degree. She even used to study modules on her way to work just to keep up with her lessons!
2. Kelsey Merritt
When Kelsey moved to New York to pursue modeling, she initially considered pursuing online schooling instead. Nevertheless, Kelsey ultimately decided to fly back and forth to the Philippines just to attend her AB Communication classes in Ateneo de Manila University. All her hard work certainly paid off since she managed to graduate without any delays in 2017.
3. Claudia Barretto
While we haven't seen Claudia's official graduation photo, her mom Marjorie Barretto shared that Claudia's recent trip to Europe was Claudia's graduation gift to herself. Prior to that, Marjorie also revealed that Claudia consistently ranks as one of the top BS Psychology students at Ateneo.
4. Heaven Peralejo
Heaven didn't have any plans to finish her college studies due to her hectic schedule, but her mom Luanne Peralejo changed her mind. "Ngayon, nag-open siya ng opportunities for me na if ever ayoko na or for the meantime mag-stop muna sa showbiz industry, may fallback ako [at] may ways to help my family", Heaven shared after graduating with a business management degree from Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities.
5. Herlene Budol
More commonly known as Hipon Girl, Herlene finally finished her tourism management course at the College of Saint John Paul II. She even received a medal for being the Face of College of Saint John Paul.
6. Michelle Vito
In 2021, 24-year-old actress Michelle Vito capped off her five-year college journey with a Human Resource Management bachelor's degree from De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. Her advice? Surround yourself with loved ones who will inspire you to keep pushing!
7. Jeremiah Lisbo
During his early years in showbiz, Jeremiah was studying Hotel and Restaurant Management at Far Eastern University in Manila. Apart from being a working student, he was also the head of FEU's sports organization!
8. Alexa Ilacad
Yup, this Goin' Bulilit alumni is now a proud degree holder! Last year, Alexa proudly revealed that she graduated as a dean's lister from Treston International College. Wow!
*This story originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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