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Only took him 15 years! - Sparklette - 05-05-2018
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/81-year-old-graduates-with-phd-in-philosophy-from-university-of-south-florida
This makes my heart happy.
RE: Only took him 15 years! - Life Long Learning - 05-05-2018
Very neat story. Thanks for posting!
RE: Only took him 15 years! - jsd - 05-05-2018
This reminds me of another story I just recently saw...
World War II vet, 96, gets college degree nearly 70 years after taking his last class
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-ohio-veteran-college-degree-20180505-story.html
RE: Only took him 15 years! - Muldoon - 05-10-2018
I love these types of stories! They never get old to me.
RE: Only took him 15 years! - Sagan - 05-16-2018
I know a person who took 17 years to earn a doctorate (including time away from the program). Entered at 26, graduated at 43.
I know someone who took 21 months to earn two bachelor's degrees while serving full-time in the military. Started at 19, graduated at 20.
For the working adult, the pathway to a degree is often not a straight line.