Studies & startups compatible

At university, you will learn to think critically and get many opportunities to meet new people and share ideas.

Q: I am a first-year university student in Canada. I’ve got a wonderful plan for an online business, but my parents, who are entrepreneurs in the Philippines, are worried that I’ll neglect my studies if I pursue it. They sent me to Canada to study, which is a heavy burden for them. I’m very passionate about my business plans.How do I persuade them to support me? – Luisa Salimbangon

My mum was – and still is – an entrepreneur, so I have always had someone to turn to when I needed advice. My parents were always the first people I consulted when I had a new idea for a business.