• Jun. 3, 2006 - LIfe to the Full
"I came that they might have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10)
While most parents nowadays homeschool from babyhood and up, I was
homeschooled starting at age 15. Quite late! My parents enrolled me
with an American home school program when we came back to live in the
Philippines back in 1994, after living abroad for 11 years. They soon
decided to homeschool all of us (myself and my two brothers). I'd say
my homeschooling experience was rather eclectic, though. We used a
school-at-home approach for "traditional" subjects, but we gained a
lot of real-life learning experiences through our involvements in
youth ministry.
Having started homeschooling at a late age, the experience was, at
first, a difficult concept for my relatives to understand. Of course,
grandmother expected me to go to her alma mater, as all her other
daughters had done. I had to deal with the fact that I wasn't like my
other cousins who went to exclusive girls/boys' schools like Ateneo,
and the like.
But nevertheless, our family went on homeschooling. While
homeschooling, I also did odd jobs, like copy edit and write for an
inspirational magazine. I did illustrations for publications. I did
several apprenticeships in the editorial field, even the music field,
and I got heavily involved in youth ministry. When I finished my
formal high school education, I eventually got a US high school diploma.
After high school, I went on to unconventional (what I call
"uncollege") career path, taking up vocational courses in journalism
and creative writing. (I was in an apprenticeship at a publishing
company then.) I went on to work on the editorial staff of a
publishing house, moved on to be assistant to the publisher. I also
started scriptwriting and producing audio-video productions for
promotional materials. Three years ago, I eventually landed the job
I'm in now, a tutor for a homeschool support service. Last year, I
completed a distance learning course in early childhood education.
Aside from this (my day job), I'm a member of a singles ministry and
handle a group of single professionals. I am also the staff manager of
three Christian websites (including the 3-time CMMA-award winning
genrev.net).
As for my brothers, one's a fulltime youth pastor and writer; the
other is a budding graphic designer.
I've had a very full life. Full of learning experiences. Full of
opportunities to do what I love, and love God while I do them.
I've never stopped appreciating the homeschooling movement, and I
continue to advocate it now. I'm thankful that I was allowed to learn
in freedom. I'm thankful that my experience was unique, and that my
life is full of color. |
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"Ate" (ah-teh) is Filipino for "big sister." That's me! A big sister, teacher, tutor, mentor, facilitator to homeschoolers based in Manila, Philippines. I'm dedicated to homeschool advocacy, support and fellowship. I'm 29, married, and currently head teacher at Living Saints Homeschool Support and Tutorial Center, QC, Philippines.
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