A PHILIPPINE Red Cross employee who topped the recent Nutritionist Dietician Licensure Exams shared tips to aspiring dieticians on how to be successful in their chosen field.

In an interview, Chino Kairo Serrano, an officer under the PRC Water Sanitation and Hygiene Unit, said that nutritionist dietician students should always prioritize their studies.

“I believe that you should always do your best.  Prioritize the ‘learnings’ and then grades will follow,” he said.

He added that while in college, students should learn the fundamentals of their program.

He shared that when he was studying, he made sure to learn almost everything he could but also made sure that he was enjoying.

Serrano also said that students must always trust God’s plans.

“The most important tip I can provide is to trust in the plans of the Lord,” he said.

“I remember that even during college, I experienced many drawbacks and turnarounds.  Also, I didn’t even know that Nutrition was a program when I entered college,” he said.

“It turned out that my plans were different from the Lord’s plans, but I would like to think that this is the materialization of His plans for that season in my life,” he added.

For Serrano, topping the board exams was just a small feat as the real challenge began once he became employed.

“My current role here in PRC is my first real job. Learning doesn’t stop even while at work, so I do my best to learn as much as I can wherever I am,” he added.