Actress and Psychology student Jodi Sta. Maria said that she is planning on applying everything that she has learned in college by putting up a clinic to help those who are struggling with mental health problems.
During her interview on ABS-CBN’s morning talk show “Magandang Buhay”, Sta. Maria said that helping those with mental problems has always been her motivation to do well in school.
“I’m coming from a place wherein parang I want to be able to use kung anuman ang mga natutunan kong skills and knowledge sa school na magamit ko siya later on in life,” Sta. Maria said.
“Prayer ko na makapag-put up ako ng small clinic, alam mo yon? Para makatulong sa mga tao na nagsa-suffer from depression, anxiety. Magamit ko ‘yung mga natutunan ko sa school para makatulong sa mga tao,” she added.
Sta. Maria, who has been a consistent Dean’s Lister, is on her final semester in college at Southville International School and Colleges. After graduating, the actress said that she is planning on expanding her knowledge by pursuing a Master’s degree.
“Alam mo ‘yung kahit pagod na pagod ka sa ginagawa mo pero pagdating sa school, ‘yung nabubuhayan ang dugo ko. Alam kong hindi madali. Minsan may moments na umiiyak ako dahil sa sobrang dami ng kailangan kong gawin, sumasabay sa trabaho, sumabasay sa pagiging nanay ko. Pero alam mo ‘yung ipu-push ko talaga, talagang nagpi-pray na lang ako na ‘Lord, bigyan mo ako ng lakas, inilagay mo ako rito tapusin natin ito,'” she said.
Sta. Maria previously said that she would like to become a “guidance counselor or a rehabilitation specialist.”
