They say education is one of the things no one can ever take away from you. This adage rings true even for these celebrities, who persevered to return to college later in life amid their success, fame, and hectic schedules in the entertainment industry. Recently, Geneva Cruz announced that she is back in university.
In an Instagram post , the singer and actress shared that she was once a literature student at the University of Santo Tomas, but had to pause her education so she could focus on being a mother. Now, Geneva is working towards a bachelor's degree in business administration at the Philippine Christian University. Her nudge to her followers? "Go after your goals — there's no such thing as being too late!” It's a reminder that echoes the sentiments and advice of other Filipino stars, who, like Geneva, strove to return to school even after they'd already become famous.
Here are six inspiring celebrities who returned to college — and earned their academic degrees against all odds. 1. Dingdong Dantes Dingdong earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from West Negros University in 2014, the same year he and Marian Rivera tied the knot! Back in college, the Kapuso Primetime King was taking up interdisciplinary studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.
An irregular student, he attended class three times a week while balancing his hectic schedule taping for GMA. While he had to pause his education for his showbiz career, the actor eventually returned t.