Criminology Student Juggles Examination & Selling Outside Classroom
A criminology student selling snacks during his final exam goes viral, garnering praise from internet users.
In the age of social media, stories of resilience, creativity, and determination never fail to capture the hearts of netizens. One such story that recently gained attention on TikTok is that of Dondy1.r (@dondy.r), a fourth-year criminology student in the Philippines who found a unique way to earn a living while pursuing his studies.
Dondy, like many Filipino students, faces the challenges of balancing academics with financial responsibilities. Determined to support himself, he came up with the idea of selling food to his fellow students as a side hustle.
He offers a variety of food items, including donuts, ice candy, lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), and many others.
In a TikTok video that Dondy shared, he revealed his resourceful approach to managing his food business while taking his final exams. He decided to set up his food stall outside their classroom and take his exam there, keeping an eye on his merchandise.
In the video, he was sitting next to a container, cooler, and basket that hold his goods, as he calmly takes his exam while attending to his customers.
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In addition to selling food outside his classroom, Dondy also goes to other classrooms to sell snacks, as seen in other videos he shared on TikTok. His commitment to his business, despite the challenges he faces as a student, has inspired many online.
Dondy’s ingenuity and determination to make ends meet while pursuing his education quickly caught the attention of netizens. The video went viral, and he received an outpouring of positive reactions from the online community.
Many were impressed by his resourcefulness, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Netizens commended him for his hard work, dedication, and ability to juggle his studies and business.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
“Can’t wait na makita kang mag martsa on your graduation day! god bless you kuya!”
“Pagpalain ka pa ng madami ni Lord Sir. Basta wag kang makakalimot magdasal araw-araw kay Lord”
“As a former crim instructor, I admire students who never give up on their dreams. Delayed gratification! Godbless,”
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