Emptying the school bag. Turning the side lamp on. Lounging in a comfortable chair.
After a long tiring day analyzing philosophical concepts, writing essays and solving math problems, the mind demands a break. For most students pursuing their tertiary education, this is a day-to-day routine. College students become drained at school, go stuck in mile-long traffic jams, but eventually enjoy resting in the comfort of their homes. However, this is not the case for Amabelle Rose Abong, 22, of Nueva Ecija. Shortly upon hearing her professor’s dismissal notice at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, she would lift her bag and prepare herself for a trip that would take an hour. Similarly, students would rush to their abodes but Abong does not think …show more content…
She still accepts referrals even on Sundays. Today, her regular rate is now 350 pesos per hour of the tutorial session. When asked to whom she will give her earned money, she replied, “I spend my time on tutorials not just for myself but also for my family.” Moreover, she said she doesn’t want to be a burden to her family; a reason she eagerly finds ways to earn money. To gain clients for additional emergency money, she posts advertisements on sulit.com.ph. With much anticipation, Abong regularly checks her cellphone in hopes of getting tutorial service inquiries from interested clients.
“You enjoy teaching people, especially when you know that they’re learning,” she replied when asked how she would feel upon hearing her students’ grateful remarks. Also, she would feel a sense of self-fulfillment. Upon seeing her students’ actual grades in school, she would feel glad of her contributions as a tutor. Last June, a UST Medical Technology student whose knowledge in Algebra is not proficient enough availed her service. After a series of tutorial sessions, the student got a grade of 1.25 the following