From Ateneo to La Salle, discover the universities behind your favorite influencers and how college shaped their journey to social media stardom
We know it’s easy to get caught up in the glamorous world of social media and think that your favorite influencers have always had it all figured out. But the truth is, everyone starts from somewhere. Even the most successful influencers had to work hard to get where they are today, and many of them pursued higher education to further their skills and knowledge.
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That being said, getting a college education is important, but it won’t necessarily dictate the direction of your life. As we’ve seen from these influencers, they pursued a range of different courses from Communication Arts to Mathematics and Business Management. What matters more than the course you take is the effort you put into it and how you apply the skills you learn in real life situations.
So whether you’re planning on going to college or becoming a social media star, remember that everyone starts from somewhere and success is possible with hard work and determination. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next big influencer to take the world by storm!
Rei Germar
Communication Arts, Miriam College
Rei Germar studied Communication Arts at Miriam College. She touched on her college experience briefly in a live interview once. We can only imagine the creativity and skills she honed while studying in that program.
Jaz Reyes
Communication Arts, Ateneo de Manila University
A fellow Communications graduate, Jaz Reyes pursued her degree at Ateneo de Manila University, and we bet she had some pretty intense projects and discussions in her classes. Maybe that’s how #JazWannaAsk started?
Ry Velasco
Export Management, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Ry Velasco went for something a bit different and studied Export Management at CSB. It’s definitely not the most typical course for an influencer, but we’re sure it’s given her a unique perspective in the industry.
Ashley Garcia
University of the Philippines
Ashley Garcia took the classic and even enviable route by studying at the University of the Philippines. With such a prestigious institution on her resume, we can see why she’s definitely a smart and talented creator.
Janeena Chan
AB Communications, Ateneo de Manila University
Janeena Chan also studied Communication Arts in Ateneo, just like Jaz Reyes. During her time with the blue and white, the influencer was already pursuing so many different jobs, which she referred to as her hobbies.
Toni Sia
Communication Arts, De La Salle University
Toni Sia went to De La Salle University and also majored in Communication Arts. With her eye for aesthetic and content creation, we’re not surprised she excelled in this program.
Marj Maroket
Business Management, De La Salle University
Marj Maroket studied Business Management at De La Salle University. It’s clear that her business acumen has helped her succeed as an influencer—knowing the exact ways to get us to purchase a new skincare product.
Bella Racelis
Business Management, De La Salle University
Currently, Bella Racelis is studying in De La Salle University. She’s actually one of the most fashionable students of her class, but she also keeps it up by making her grades are in check.
Hazel Quing
BS Mathematics, University of the Philippines
Hazel Quing pursued a degree in Mathematics at UP. It’s safe to say that she’s got the brains to back up her beauty and humor.
Killa Kush
Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University
Killa Kush studied Political Science at Ateneo, which means she can debate back with you with facts and hard data easily. It’s also quite a surprise that the influencer didn’t take Business Management despite her many entrepreneurial adventures.
Angelique Manto
AB Communication Arts, University of Santo Tomas
This influencer-slash-beauty queen is currently making waves as a contestant in Miss Universe Philippines, but did you know it all started during her stint as a courtside reporter for UST?
