Education is key. Knowledge is power. It is never too late to obtain your college degree. Whether it is an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD, it is quite a journey and it is never too late to celebrate your achievement.
At 99 years old, Doreetha Daniels completed her lifelong dream of attending college and receiving her Associates Degree in Social Sciences. Daniels graduated from College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. She is the oldest graduate in the university’s history. She said, “mu weaknesses in school were keeping up in difficult subjects such as college level math and statistics,” in a USA Today article. Daniels stated that she wanted to finish her education to better herself.
As college students, we understand how difficult it is to stay on the right path, stay focused, and to make sure we get what we came to college for, a degree. Ask yourselves: How many late nights do you stay up in your room or in the library studying for exams? How much do you stress because you feel as if your time is limited when you have a variety of assignments and projects due? Is it really worth it? Well, I have news for you. It’s all worth it.
The late nights. The stress. The doubt. It’ll be worth your degree when you walk across that stage. Motivation is key. Envision yourself walking across the stage, shaking your faculty’s hand, and hearing your friends and family cheering for you. That should be your motivation.
Freshmen, you have three more years. Those years can go by fast so make it count. Sophomores, you’re halfway there so don’t give up now. Juniors, you’re basically seniors. Can you believe it? And seniors, congratulations…. You’ve made it.
So for anyone questioning if they want to get their degree, do it. Don’t give up. Don’t let anyone discourage you. Do it and do it for yourself, because it’s never too late.