07/07/2025
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Dropping out or getting delayed in college might set you back for a while, but it doesnโt define your futureโsuccess is still possible through resilience, growth, and finding your own path.
In the Philippines, we grow up thinking that college is the only way to a good life. That if you donโt graduate on time or at all, you're automatically left behind. But letโs look at the facts.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the median monthly salary for all workers in 2022 was around โฑ18,400. While college graduates do earn more, studies show that the pay difference is only about 45% higher than that of high school graduates. Thatโs a gap, yes, but not one that makes it impossible to catch up or succeed through other means.
And hereโs something even more interesting. Research from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies shows that the income advantage of having a college degree has been shrinking.
In recent years, the job market has started placing more value on skills and experience rather than just a diploma. The same study pointed out that the wage gap between college graduates and non-grads has dropped by as much as 69% for lower-income earners. So yes, having a degree helpsโbut itโs not the ultimate factor anymore.
When it comes to delayed graduation, I know many students panic when they fail one subject or get held back a semester. But in reality, most colleges allow you to recover through retakes or make-up classes. And to be honest, employers donโt really care if you finish in four years or five. What matters more is what you learned and how you carry yourself. Some students even use their extra time to grow in other areas, whether through internships, side hustles, or personal development.
As for those who leave school altogether, thatโs not always the end of their academic journey. Some go back later, while others shift to more practical or skills-based paths like Tech-Voc training or online certifications. And with the growing demand in industries like BPO, freelancing, and skilled trades, many of these individuals thrive without a traditional degree. Employers today often ask what you can do, not just what you studied.
Weโre also seeing more Filipinos succeed through non-traditional routes. TESDA courses, online gigs, creative freelancingโthese paths are all becoming more valid and respected. And honestly, some of the most resourceful and hardworking people Iโve met are those who didnโt take the smooth, four-year college route. They faced failure, stood up, and figured things out from experience.
So yes, โ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ. ๐ฝ๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ก๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐.โ You can still succeed. You can still grow. You just need to be open to other ways of reaching your goals and stay consistent in improving your skills.
Life doesnโt follow just one path, and success isnโt limited to those who finish college on time. Itโs built through resilience, learning, and finding your own pace. If youโve stumbled along the way, that doesnโt mean youโre finished. Youโre still in the gameโjust playing it your way.
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