Perks Of Being A Scholar: "I Received PhP 3000.00 ($54.32)!"

ARTICLE NO. 110 OF 2022
TITLE: <Perks Of Being A Scholar: "I Received PhP 3000.00 ($54.32)!">
DATE OF PUBLISHING: <AUGUST 06, 2022>

How does it feel to be a scholar?

Being a scholar enables thousands to billions of students to lessen their financial worries while studying. Pertaining to how the real world evolved, "not everyone are totally privileged in life, especially in financial aspect."

Nowadays, many State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are offering free tuition which also includes the miscellaneous fees. One of it is our university, Central Luzon State University. As we became "Officially Enrolled" and upon having our Certificate of Registration, it is stated that our total amount to pay is "PhP 0.00". Yes, we aren't paying anything at any amount.

However, students aren't becoming fully relaxed. Why? Here's to daily allowance, printing & photocopying fees, foods & accomodations, and other things to be mindful of. In here, scholarships enters the scene.

As you know, I am one of those "pinagpala" in regards to having scholarship grants. Yes, grants with "s" at the end. Meaning, I have more than one scholarships. How many? Four! Yes, F-O-U-R.

"I'm flaunting it coz why not? I strived hard & sweated too much to have them all."

In this article published by 07.23.2022 entitled as "Waiting For PhP 10,800.00 ($191.83) And Clothing Benefits," I shared that I am waiting for the stated amount above to be given to me, any moment by then. And, that's from my 3-scholarship grants. Yes, three. The one which belongs to City Government Scholarship isn't included as I thought that I got to receive my allowance for second semester of A.Y. 2021-2022 by April, few weeks before the Election 2022.

But, I'm wrong. Why? Just this week, I was informed by a friend that PESO were releasing allowances for high school and college students. And, I was like: "what?" How could that be if we already received PhP 3000.00 ($54.32) last April.

Until it hits me. Maybe, that's just an "ayuda" to simply buy our votes. And me, being unaware of, received it and even said "thank you!"

Gosh! But, it doesn't lessen my citizenship, right? I ain't aware of it ey. Coz all I thought, that's our scholarship allowance. Hayst! Still, I'm thankful because I am in extreme financial need that time. LOL!

And just yesterday (08.05.2022), I received another PhP 3000.00 ($54.32). This time, it's for its real purpose.

Upon receiving it from the City Treasurer's Office, all I am thinking of is "how to spend it wisely?"

Since I am not a materialistic type of person, I instantly do a simple budgeting inside my mind. And, here's where I spent a portion of it:

• PhP 279.00 ($5.03) for school supplies

The school year is about to start in 2-weeks time. So, here I am! At the extreme hype to refill our racks & drawers with school supplies.

Begun purchasing items by Wednesday (08.03.2022) at Pandayan Bookshop.

And, tadaaa! Here's what I additionally bought at Novo Department Store and at Super99.

We still have a few pieces of different school supplies here but I opted to refill it all. Why? We preferred to just grab anything whenever we needed one. And, it's more expensive to buy in stores.

• PhP 180.00 ($3.24) for afternoon treats & dinner

As a simple treat to the family, I bought cheesy burgers at Angel's Burger + Coca Cola.

• PhP 137.00 ($2.47) for laundry essentials

Since Mama doesn't have money, I bought some pieces of laundry essentials for her. Seeing her laundry stocks full, that's enough to make her happy & contented.

Overall, I spent PhP 596.00 ($10.74) for these things. And as of now, I'm still left with over PhP 2500.00 ($45.05). 💰

Where to spend it? Here:

• Upon getting new copy of PSA birth certificate at Cabanatuan City;

• For passport application fees;

• Re-organizing our study area; and

• Funding our SM Cabanatuan trip on August 21.

These are what I liked the most for being a scholar ....

"Scholarships contributes upon reducing my and Mama's financial burden. And, decreases future debt."

Believe it or not, we aren't indebted to anyone just to finance my studies. And, I'll be aiming to do that too to my siblings' studies. I and Mama can make it all possible, more perseverance lang talaga. 🤎

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