{"id":14720,"date":"2025-05-07T05:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T05:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educlaas.com\/?p=14720"},"modified":"2025-05-07T05:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T05:37:02","slug":"leaping-into-the-unknown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claas2saas.com\/id\/testimonials\/leaping-into-the-unknown\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaping Into the Unknown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leaping Into the Unknown: How Yeshua Found Confidence and Career Direction with eduCLaaS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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BAGI sebagian orang, ini adalah momen yang paling dinanti-nantikan dalam hidup mereka.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many students, life after high school feels like a checklist, get the grades, enroll in a university, sit through lectures, and hope it all leads to a job. But for Yeshua Bitawa Cestona, an 18-year-old from Baguio City, Philippines, that script didn\u2019t quite fit. His story isn\u2019t about having a roadmap or a dream school. It\u2019s about choosing a different kind of start, about stepping out of his comfort zone, trusting the process, and learning along the way. <\/div>\n \n
This is Yeshua\u2019s story: a journey fueled by purpose, resilience, and the power of saying yes to something new. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Curious Mind in Challenging Times <\/strong>\n
Yeshua describes himself as an \u201caverage student,\u201d but what he lacked in grades, he made up for with curiosity and creativity. He loved gaming and digital content, two passions that eventually nudged him toward digital marketing. But growing up wasn\u2019t easy. His family faced financial challenges, especially after his father\u2019s accident, and those realities shaped the way he thought about the future. <\/div>\n \n
He knew that whatever path he took, it had to be practical and sustainable, not just for himself, but to ease the burden on his parents. <\/div>\n \n
\u201cI wanted something practical and sustainable, something that wouldn\u2019t make my parents worry about tuition fees,\u201d<\/em> he shares. <\/div>\n \n
Traditional university? Too expensive. Four years of lectures before entering the workforce? Not ideal. He needed something different. Something faster. Something real. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When Yeshua came across the Digital Business program<\/a> at eduCLaaS, he didn\u2019t overthink it. In fact, he didn\u2019t even do a deep dive into the details. All he knew was that the program offered flexibility, real-world training, and a chance to earn while learning. That was enough. <\/div>\n \n
He took the leap. <\/div>\n \n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t sure what to choose. I saw the Applied Degree in Digital Business, and I just decided, I\u2019ll go with that,\u201d<\/em> Yeshua recalls. <\/div>\n \n
His mother was initially shocked when he revealed his decision. But as she learned more about the program, especially the fact that it was tuition-supported and job-integrated, she gradually shifted from doubt to support. <\/div>\n \n
And so began Yeshua\u2019s first real step into a future he hadn\u2019t fully imagined yet. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first 12 months at eduCLaaS were intensive. The bootcamp format was unlike anything Yeshua had experienced in school. There were no long lectures or mindless note-taking. Instead, it was interactive, hands-on, and very real.<\/div>\n \n
\nAt first, it was hard. The presentations were intimidating. Group work was unfamiliar. The pressure to perform felt heavier than expected. But Yeshua pushed through. He learned to adapt, collaborate, and communicate. He began picking up technical tools and learning how to manage deadlines. \n<\/div>\n \n
The real game-changer? The mentorship. <\/div>\n \n
\u201cThe way mentors gave feedback really helped me. They didn\u2019t just tell me what to fix\u2014they showed me how to make it better. That was impactful for me.\u201d<\/em> <\/div>\n \n
By the end of the bootcamp, Yeshua wasn\u2019t just absorbing knowledge. He was starting to see how it connected to the real world. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\nAfter the bootcamp, Yeshua entered his apprenticeship as a Marketing Associate, a role that gave him his first true taste of the working world. \n<\/div>\n \n
Unlike traditional internships that often sideline students with minor tasks, this apprenticeship made Yeshua part of the team. He contributed to email campaigns, supported content creation, and learned how to use HubSpot, a tool he\u2019d only previously seen in assignments. <\/div>\n \n
But more importantly, he began to understand the rhythm of real business operations: daily scrums, client deadlines, and performance goals. He learned how to communicate in meetings, balance multiple responsibilities, and most of all, apply his learning in real-time. <\/div>\n \n
\u201cBecause I\u2019m doing the work, I\u2019m actually applying what I\u2019ve learned. That\u2019s what makes it fun. I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m just studying, I\u2019m contributing.\u201d <\/em><\/div>\n \n
Now nearly ten months into his apprenticeship, Yeshua finds the experience not only useful, but exciting. He\u2019s no longer just a student. He\u2019s a practitioner in progress. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Today, Yeshua is in his second year with eduCLaaS. While he hasn\u2019t nailed down a specialization just yet, he\u2019s leaning toward content creation, a field he believes is vital in today\u2019s digital age. He\u2019s even started making content on his own, further sharpening his skills outside of class. <\/div>\n \n
What matters most to him now is growth. He wants to continue learning, build a strong portfolio, and remain open to the possibilities that the digital world has to offer. Whether that leads to a business of his own or a high-impact role in a creative agency, he\u2019s not in a rush. He\u2019s moving forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When asked what he\u2019s most proud of, Yeshua doesn\u2019t point to a certificate or a single achievement. He talks about experience. <\/div>\n \n
While many of his peers are still in classrooms, he\u2019s already working, learning, and earning. He\u2019s building his future in real-time, not waiting for graduation to \u201cstart life.\u201d <\/div>\n \n
Balancing work from Monday to Friday and classes on Saturdays isn\u2019t always easy, but it\u2019s doable. And for Yeshua, the key is simple: rest, consistency, and loving what you do.<\/em><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yeshua knows what it feels like to be unsure, to doubt yourself, and to wonder if you\u2019re falling behind. But his journey is proof that you don\u2019t need a perfect plan, you just need to start. <\/div>\n \n
His advice to other students? <\/div>\n \n
\u201cFocus on what you really like and what you\u2019re passionate about. That will keep you motivated and help you build a career you actually enjoy. Apply what you learn. Ask questions. Seek feedback. That\u2019s how you grow.\u201d <\/em><\/div>\n \n
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Yeshua\u2019s story is a reminder that the traditional path isn\u2019t the only path. That real growth comes from real experience. That even if you don\u2019t know exactly where you’re going, taking that first step can change everything. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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