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Who can go to college and... who can't
The school year may still be in full swing in other parts of the world, but in the Philippines it is almost over. April and May are the summer holiday months here, the 2008/2009 school year finishes in March.
It is a tense and exciting time for the students in their final year at high school. Not only do they need to pass their final exams, but they also need to think carefully about the future. Can they go on to college or university? Do they have the academic ability, the talents to do this? Or do they have to stop studying because of the financial pressure from their family? A very low-paid job or scavenging through garbage at least brings a bit of money in...
Young Focus tries as much as possible to discover what the best solution is for each student. Young Focus needs the sponsor of course. If the sponsor continues with sponsoring, that at any rate gives the student more chance of continuing with their studies - more chance of a better future.
Last November Young Focus started the process of looking - together with each student - at the options available. Of course the parents are also involved! Communicating with the parents and having their approval are two very important aspects of this process.
English lesson... a must!
Being able to speak and write English is a must in the Philippines. All of the business communication is in English. Lack of English is seen as evidence of a lack of a decent education, meaning fewer opportunities to get into college or university.
Students living in squatter areas are generally not very good in languages. This is also because the quality of the lessons is often not very high in public/ state high schools. Students in their final year at high school need to do a college entrance exam, which is not easy for them. To help them prepare for this, Young Focus gives extra English lessons at the Student Center.
The lessons are given after school or on Saturday. Not on Saturday mornings... that is the time most students are expected to stay at home and help with the chores, such as doing the laundry... by hand of course.
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