Joshua Soberano
Joshua, a second-year broadcast media arts and studies student at the University of the Philippines Diliman, is employed as an office worker to meet his financial needs without relying on his parents. He prioritizes his work and organizes his activities for the upcoming week. If someone is financially struggling and has no other options for funding their education, he recommends accepting the risk of becoming a working student. Adapting to a new environment and balancing job and school responsibilities is crucial for success.
Michaela Ricio
Michaela, a first-year English major at National Teachers College, works as a Customer Representative/Call Center Agent. She finds working while studying beneficial as it allows her to pay tuition, indulge in new meals, and purchase items. Despite the challenges, she maintains a regular schedule and flexible school schedule to balance her studies and work.
Red Madridano
Red, a second-year college student at Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is currently working as an Associate Producer (TV Program). Red's TV program role helps him understand television production, identifying technical terminologies. His financial stability allows him to support his personal needs and become independent. Time management is crucial for his academic and work performance. Red advises tracking finances and prioritizing needs over wants, and believes working while studying is not recommended due to potential health consequences. Balancing needs and capabilities requires courage and is not ideal.
Sarah Eustaquio
Sarah is a first-year college student at National Teachers College pursuing a bachelor's degree in business accountancy major in marketing management. An OWWA Scholar is able to fund her college studies by purchasing essential items and making timely tuition payments. This scholarship relieves her of the financial burden and allows her to indulge in personal pleasures. She manages her scholarship status by meeting requirements for each course and balancing her studies with personal time. She remains on the scholarship to finish her education without relying on her parents' financial support.
Abba Peliño
Abba, a second-year business accountancy major in marketing management. She is a student at the Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST), works as an artisan to cover her educational expenses and purchase necessary books. Despite the challenges of balancing employment and education, she manages it with her flexible work schedule. Abba works Mondays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She schedules her studies around her classes and spends most of her leisure time studying. She believes that a flexible work schedule is more important than a large pay, and she chose this position due to its scheduling flexibility and the ability to fund her education.