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Jodi Sta. Maria is one inspiring actress as she juggles motherhood, acting, and being a college student.

The actress, who is currently a B.S. Psychology major, has proven that she can balance her academics and her career with her recent achievement.

On Instagram, Jodi shared with her followers a video of her receiving recognition for getting a high GPA of 3.800 - making her one of the top students in her batch.

She also wrote a lengthy message about the different roles she faces in life and how she surpasses all the challenges that come with these roles.

“These past years of taking up a pre-med course has molded me, trained me, tested me...but here I am almost at the end of the race as I finish my last year of undergrad studies.”

In the end, Jodi thank the Almighty: “Thank you, God, for the gift of perseverance, patience, and the eagerness to learn and become a student of life. I am just at the start of what will be an even greater journey, and I am excited where it will take me.”

These past years of taking up a pre-med course has molded me, trained me, tested me...but here I am almost at the end of the race as I finish my last year of undergrad studies. I've played many roles in my life -- an actor, daughter and most importantly being a mother. But being a student had me seeking out one of the most important gifts from God -- the chance to pursue my BS Psychology degree. Each subject I had was an opportunity to develop myself and achieve new accomplishments. With every challenge and experience, God prepared me and taught me to run my race without quitting. I have learned to be receptive to the whole process, more aware of what I am learning and why. I want you to know how exciting and stimulating an education can be. With a grateful heart, I am beyond happy to share with you that I was able to finish this semester with flying colors. Thank you, God for the gift of perseverance, patience, and the eagerness to learn and become a student of life. I am just at the start of what will be an even greater journey, and I am excited where it will take me. One year nalang...push pa more! ❤️ “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 ❤️🌈🙏🏼

A post shared by Jodi Sta.Maria (@jodistamaria) on Aug 7, 2018 at 9:48pm PDT

Jodi Sta. Maria is currently a student at Southville International School and Colleges and is expected to graduate next school year,