Dad said we can't afford Dentistry school. Need advice on TESDA courses / alternative routes.
Hi everyone! Grade 12 STEM student here, and my dream is to become a Dentist. Recently, I opened up to my dad about it, but he honestly told me that we don’t have the financial capacity to send me to dental school. He suggested that I look into other courses instead. Since I really want to stay connected to the dental field, I’m exploring alternative paths and would love to hear your thoughts or advice: TESDA Courses: Okay ba mag-take ng TESDA courses related to dentistry (like Dental Laboratory Technology or Dental Hygienist)? Practical choice ba ito as a stepping stone, or limited lang din ang career options? Working Abroad: Realistic ba na mag-abroad using TESDA dental qualifications? Personally, ayaw ko talagang umalis ng bansa (despite everything happening here, haha), pero kung kailangan para makaipon for dental school or financial stability, willing ako i-consider. Would love to hear from dentists, dental students, TESDA grads, or anyone who took a non-traditional route. Any advice, reality checks, or alternative suggestions would mean so much. Thank you!