JOAN MARIE J. BATUTO

My story begins with a dream for myself and the goal to help my family in terms of financial matters. I am just one of the millions of Filipinos who dreamt of going abroad and have a better life not just for myself but as well as for my family too. It has been a mindset to all of us that there are bigger opportunities that await abroad than in our own country. I really didn't plan on my journey, but it just happened all the way. From being a student taking business courses, then deciding to stop in order to take a course in caregiving, until I got my permanent residency in Canada and soon to be a citizen. I consider all my life experiences as a blessing. A blessing in a way, God has planned everything for me and I just have to trust the process. I guess self-belief and hard work will always lead to your success, like every movie we watched, it involves many crew and bloopers behind it. My family, friends and the people who have helped and believed in me throughout the journey. SICES INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES INC. opened the doors for my dreams. They lead me to where I am today. Being a student of this prestigious institution is one of the countless blessings I have received in my life. With their help and guidance, going to Canada becomes a lot easier for me. Actually, the experience is one of the beautiful things that happened in my journey. I gained friends who shared the same goals and dreams with me which then eventually turned into a family.  This is what I love about SICES INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES INC., "You are one as a family". All the lessons that I’ve learned from them was a great help to me here in Canada. This school molded me to what I am today. My dreams come true and I was able to achieve the things that I want in life. I am proud of myself and I am always thankful that SICES INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES INC. has been part of this successful journey of mine.

Now, I have provided a better life to my family and to myself too. Aside from working, I am taking Accounting and Finance courses here Canada in order to have a better life. I realized that everything, including the happenings, have a purpose that leads me to the right path. I took this right path and enjoyed every journey of mine, because LIFE is so BEAUTIFUL. And for all of this I am very grateful to my Alma Mater the SICES INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES INC.