I had an opportunity to speak with students who represent the different stages of the transition. One student who is finishing 10th grade will be continuing to college. Another student will be entering the first year of eleventh grade and understands the importance of extending her education to allow for a more competitive academic preparation. The third student, who is entering 9th grade, also understood the importance of extending her education. The three students shared that their parents were not happy with the additional years of tuition. I am looking forward to visiting a public school to observe and discuss the differences between public and private education in the Philippines.