06/19/2024
Update: June 18, 2028.
This last 6 years has been a very exhausting, but well worth it long journey. I have finally completed my 2nd program credentials at Douglas College: Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting last year of June 2023 & Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Finance this June 17, 2024. I am so thankful to those who supported me over the years, especially my family members and friends.
Now what's next? Likely, look for work in Accounting/Finance related work in Canada by January 2025. As you may know, I completed my Post-Degree in Marketing last Summer 2023. For me to declare my Marketing program credential, I need to have a total of 211.5 credits (BBA-Accounting (124.5) + PBDFinance (60.00) + PDmark (30.00). I have a choice to take it as "Minor in Marketing", that means I'm done as of today. But the thought of those early morning doing assignments and projects with my Marketing school group members, it's well worth putting or declaring my PDMarketing program credential. I only need 1-3 courses, and completely done by the end of the year of 2024.
By the way, I think I broke three records right now. First, "One of the youngest undergrad"; graduated in Oct 1985 (I was 19 years old), Bachelor of Science in Commerce at University of San Agustin (Philippines). Second, "One of the oldest undergrad" at Douglas College (Canada). Finally, the "Oldest US CPA exam candidate" at AICPA/NASBA (USA)", with a grandfathered status since 1997. Lol.
Overall, it wasn't so bad. It just my time (opportunity costs) and I have received funding of over $155K from Federal/Provincial Government in this last 6 years. It's a zero-interest student loan, and at least 75% of my tuition fees were paid by grants/scholarships. Due to our Surrey house (sold in April 2024), this Student Loan is 80+% paid off.
As always, thank you for understanding and continuing support to me & my family.🥰
Albert Riopel, Noel Riopel Earla Riopel Nycare, Nycare-EarlaRiopel-AlbertRiopel, Hermilinda Beltran, Hermelinda Beltran
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(2) Facebook - Riopel-Douglas College Graduation Ceremonies (2024 & 2023) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10160233710730687
(3) X.com - https://x.com/EarlaRiopel/status/1803123461977678276
