At 95 'Nola' is the oldest person to graduate from college this year...
By lafavorito
@lafavorito (2959)
Philippines
April 27, 2007 11:01am CST
Nola Ochs is already 95 years old and she will graduate from Fort Hays State University on May 12 making her the oldest person to be awarded a college degree. She said "That yearning for study was still there. I came here with no thought of it being an unusual thing at all," she said. "It was something I wanted to do. It gave me a feeling of satisfaction. I like to study and learn."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_on_fe_st/lifelong_learner
This news I read on yahoo inspired me to really go back to college this coming semester because she's a living example of the phrase "You are never too old to learn".
What do you think of this news? Does this inspire you in any way?
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@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
28 Apr 07
Hello,lafavorito,this story just tell us that life is a journey where we have to keep learning and self improve ourself no matter how old you are, even you are 95 years old, you may still be able to improve yourself. We should work harder now and may be we can do some part time course to improve ourself.
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
4 May 07
I absolutely agree. She's 95, we're much younger than her so we have more time to learn. I'm going back to college this coming semester. Wish me luck. Thanks for replying.
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
4 May 07
She's even driving her own car! She must have lived a very healthy lifestyle.
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