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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Margarita Lopez, 58, is one of the oldest students at University of Southern California.

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  • @bellydancerocks321
    @bellydancerocks321 3 года назад +188

    I'm 57 and getting ready to go back to school. It's shocking how many people have, flat out, told me that I am too old and that I should have done it when I was 20. One person actually said to me that I have no business going back to school at my age. I got so discouraged that I packed up all my books to donate them. So, I got on RUclips, and started searching for people my age who are going back to school, and I found this video!! I immediately unpacked my books and put them back on the shelf. Thank you soooooo much for sharing your story. It revived my will to carry on. There will always be age discrimination. But, I would rather tackle that WITH a degree than without, despite the negative nellies and nay sayers. ❤❤❤. If you want to go to school, do it. Let's do this!!! 😊

    • @osmopolito
      @osmopolito 3 года назад +2

      It is so nice that you want to study. I'm 27 and about to get my bachelor degree on law. Those ppl that said that to you are not good persons, just stay away from bad people in your life and always follow your dreams. It is never too late to follow your dreams, we have just one life for that. Just always remember that education is timeless! I wish you the best of the best in the future. 😀

    • @jaudjfmfglo
      @jaudjfmfglo 3 года назад +25

      Don't listen to them. This is your life. Do what you want to do, and you are not too old to go to school.

    • @cazthemamma9251
      @cazthemamma9251 2 года назад +17

      I am 50yrs old and about to start a bachelor of psychology. I did a chemistry degree when I was 20yrs old and enjoyed years working in labs. Now I feel like I have a second shot at life..psychology has always interested me and I have been an energy healer for years. Now I wish for qualifications to counsel people. I have suffered through life and survived by continuing to grow and learn. I am a disability carer. Please, whoever reads this, wish me wellxo

    • @rocaelgomez6616
      @rocaelgomez6616 2 года назад +7

      I have learned that the worst thing one can do is listen to negative people. I am the same age as you and I just got accepted to UC Berkeley and UCLA! If I can do it, so can you.

    • @napsorpnilyneb
      @napsorpnilyneb 2 года назад +5

      Do not listen to such people. They are all over, so you cannot avoid them. However, you can ignore their negative/dismissive opinions.

  • @jvolstad
    @jvolstad Год назад +26

    I'm 70 years old and attend school at my local community college.

  • @mylifethaidiy7045
    @mylifethaidiy7045 Год назад +35

    I went back to for my Bachelor's Degree at the age of 37. I am 1.5 years in and so excited for graduation in 2.5 years!

  • @justinw8512
    @justinw8512 2 года назад +32

    These are type of people I wanna be friends with at school

  • @martymcfly8731
    @martymcfly8731 2 года назад +49

    I never knew there was such thing as too old for college. My parents are in their 40s and I wish they could get their GED and go to college so they won't have to work these hard labor jobs. Congrats to anyone who decides to better themselves no matter what age.

    • @mermaidlu5125
      @mermaidlu5125 Год назад +2

      Exactly I’m 42 and spent my 20s and 30s in back breaking jobs I said I’m donde and went back to school and I’m doing good

    • @nmyolivas
      @nmyolivas 8 месяцев назад +2

      Exactly my story! I got tired of these jobs where you have to work hard and get paid little money!
      I have two more classes before I start my nursing program! All Glory to God!

  • @Hey_its_Koda
    @Hey_its_Koda 3 года назад +82

    I dropped out and felt i failed in life but this gives encouragement to go back to college.

    • @rollzolo
      @rollzolo 2 года назад +7

      Good for you.

  • @alejondroketchum4716
    @alejondroketchum4716 Год назад +11

    My god. . . The strength of this woman 😢

  • @carrieannkouri2151
    @carrieannkouri2151 2 года назад +27

    Good for her! I'm 53 and working on my masters.

  • @nancydtrujillo2389
    @nancydtrujillo2389 2 года назад +26

    Here iam at 32 y/o crying searching for a vlog on someone who has returned to school at 30s hoping to find some encouragement. First video i come accesos is her story. I never went to highschool and i can relate when she stated going back to school has alwsys been her dream. I want to continue where i left off to feel proud of my self and quit setting up myself for failure because im not. I will call this min and sign up to adult school ❤

    • @milosstamenkovic465
      @milosstamenkovic465 2 месяца назад

      Im 31 years old and I have finished PhD studies last year 😊

  • @coffeewiththeunknown8302
    @coffeewiththeunknown8302 2 года назад +8

    I’m 37 and just applying to go after I had my children now

    • @mylifethaidiy7045
      @mylifethaidiy7045 Год назад

      I went back for my Bachelor's degree last year, when I was 37.

  • @galedribble9535
    @galedribble9535 2 года назад +8

    I dropped out back in 2004 and I’m going back in a couple of weeks for Spring 2022
    Time to finish this

  • @stressfree8076
    @stressfree8076 2 года назад +15

    Am starting my high school this September at 33, am very nervous! But this video gave me much courage now.

  • @milagrosgranados1316
    @milagrosgranados1316 3 года назад +62

    This made me cry. I am 30 and going for my bachelors . I can totally relate when she says she doesn't belong because her age. I get that a lot. I try to ignore it and focus on the dream ahead. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @carrieannkouri2151
      @carrieannkouri2151 2 года назад +12

      I got my Bachelors at 36. You can do it! Cheers!

    • @starshell84
      @starshell84 2 года назад +9

      @@carrieannkouri2151 I am 37 and I plan to go back

    • @galedribble9535
      @galedribble9535 2 года назад +10

      I’m 44 and I’m going back in a couple of weeks
      Nervous as hell but I gotta do what I gotta do

    • @jeanp.5929
      @jeanp.5929 2 года назад +5

      I'm 33 right now but will be 34 in a few months. I quit my job two years ago to go back to school because I have a lot of passive income to live off of. School is hard for me because of online classes and I also have cognitive difficulties because I'm also a schizophrenic. But I have 57 more credits to go so I'm looking to finish in 2026 if everything goes right. I can not tell y'all how happy I'll be when I get that degree. I failed so many times with college before it's embarrasses me to talk about it because my college journey has just been so long. But I'll finally feel like I'm winning at life.

    • @jessicalatorraca8507
      @jessicalatorraca8507 Год назад +1

      @@jeanp.5929 Best to you Jean!!! 👍🏻😀

  • @romandelreal3871
    @romandelreal3871 5 лет назад +80

    That’s my grandma

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 5 лет назад

      🌍That's my DISLIKE

    • @lissetdeleon9442
      @lissetdeleon9442 5 лет назад +5

      Awe that’s awesome. Congrats.

    • @shannathomas2749
      @shannathomas2749 4 года назад +4

      She is a beautiful woman and a huge inspiration for so many people.

    • @DeeTruth415
      @DeeTruth415 3 года назад +5

      Proud of her! I'm 53, and i'm going back to school in January.

    • @nicolep4548
      @nicolep4548 3 года назад +4

      @@DeeTruth415 I'm 49 and I just signed up to go back in January as well. Were do u live? What subject are you pursung?

  • @sunshinemishasmommy5352
    @sunshinemishasmommy5352 5 лет назад +52

    Good for her 😊
    I wish her much success..and her daughter is looking down and smiling and I'm sure she's very proud of her mama 😁

  • @lizindi
    @lizindi Год назад +3

    It's never too late!! I'm 14 and starting 3rd grade in August after dropping out for 7 years

  • @Wtfeverok001
    @Wtfeverok001 3 года назад +22

    I’m 47. Graduating with my associates degree next week. I’ve been in college with 3 of my kids. I’m on to my bachelors I’ll finish that when I’m 50 and my youngest graduates high school. I’ll. Still have 3 kids in college then... I’m a school bus driver. I LOVE my job. But... I need a retirement so. I’ll follow this dream and do the hard work to graduate. For them to prove it’s worth it and to prove it to myself... never too late. It’s not easy

  • @whatevervlogs9663
    @whatevervlogs9663 2 года назад +9

    He daughter and grandson must be so proud of her mom 🥰

  • @Jonathan-br2th
    @Jonathan-br2th 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the deepest deepest type of inspiration that I needed today.

  • @kaleymichelleofficial
    @kaleymichelleofficial 2 года назад +6

    A beautiful and strong women who is so inspirational.

  • @davidwaynereyes
    @davidwaynereyes 4 года назад +40

    This story put a fire in me and a tear in my eye at 50.

  • @jacobperez8921
    @jacobperez8921 2 года назад +26

    I am 28 years old i am currently going to my local community college part-time and i do sometimes feel like an old man in a young people environment but i feel like i need to accomplish what i always wanted to do in life which is to gradute college with a bachelors degree which i hope to accomplish in a few years. It's truly never too late to go back to school and accomplish your dreams.

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Год назад +2

      At 28 you feel old??!!!! omg…
      I’m 55 and just now returning to finish my bachelor’s degree.

  • @whatevervlogs9663
    @whatevervlogs9663 2 года назад +13

    We need more range of people in college

  • @athenaenergyshine7616
    @athenaenergyshine7616 3 года назад +16

    this is such an inspiration. I was troubled kid when i was younger i could barely read, write or count a few years ago. i am now going back as a mature students to basic skills. one day i hoe to do a degree.

    • @jeanp.5929
      @jeanp.5929 2 года назад +3

      You can do it. Don't give up!

  • @michaelpatrick6560
    @michaelpatrick6560 Год назад +5

    Your daughter is so proud of you, thank you for sharing your story. You deserve an education and I’m glad that you are going to college🥹

  • @freet27616
    @freet27616 3 года назад +8

    Your daughter is definitely proud of you because you’re so courageous !

  • @bernardinoaguirre-on3gr
    @bernardinoaguirre-on3gr 8 месяцев назад +1

    You are a brave women..i hope you continue your journey..your daughter is proud of the women you've become ❤❤

  • @peterthespidey8505
    @peterthespidey8505 5 лет назад +17

    Such a inspiration

  • @melowely
    @melowely 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, powerful. ❤ I’m 38 getting ready to go back to school, still picking up the pieces from the grief of losing a family member, and my youngest child is also high support needs. I’ve been having feelings of doubt, and thoughts of “what am I thinking?!?” This is the video I didn’t know I needed.

  • @raclzysy
    @raclzysy 5 лет назад +21

    I’m sure You can do it and you’ll do well in it; Don’t give up! Focus and ignore all negativity ❤️

  • @q.t.gamingfamily
    @q.t.gamingfamily 4 года назад +5

    Shes proud of you mama, your grandboy too and many others you don't know. Well done.

  • @amandarobinson8337
    @amandarobinson8337 5 лет назад +24

    I will be 39 next month, have 5 children and always regretted not going to college. She is such an inspiration. LIfe is so hard and you can see her perseverance. I wish I had that. I hate where I am but you can never go back ...

    • @Anonymous-wb3nz
      @Anonymous-wb3nz 3 года назад +1

      It's strange to have that many kids in this modern society......

    • @osmopolito
      @osmopolito 3 года назад +7

      Wrong, you can always go back and get your dreams. Education is timeless, never forget that. I wish you all the best

    • @Kia_Sheree
      @Kia_Sheree 2 года назад +5

      …..but you can go forward ❤️ follow your dreams

    • @jessicalatorraca8507
      @jessicalatorraca8507 Год назад

      @@Kia_Sheree Beautifully spoken 💞😌

  • @PK-fw1xl
    @PK-fw1xl 3 года назад +4

    This video is a sign for me. I'm on a similar journey. On a grief journey returning to work middle-aged. I felt low about my age and my chances. I needed to see this. Thank you.

  • @lolawilson1027
    @lolawilson1027 3 года назад +6

    This is too cool! 😎 It is never too late to get your education.

  • @rebeccavl97
    @rebeccavl97 Год назад +2

    God bless her! Wishing her and all her family success!

  • @traceycarr-camper931
    @traceycarr-camper931 2 года назад +4

    I am so glad I saw this video. I was in a online college but my housing situation and family issues tore me down and took me out of the game. But now my situations has changed and I am in a better mind set to go back to continue on with my educational journey and complete the goals I set for myself. 🙌🏾

  • @mrjamila88
    @mrjamila88 5 лет назад +15

    Aww good for her ❤️

  • @Native722
    @Native722 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's never too late to go back to school, unfortunately some people don't agree but it's never too late. You might face challenges if you're trying to obtain employment and internships but don't let that stop you.

  • @Tiff0324
    @Tiff0324 4 года назад +6

    Omg this made me cry, im so happy for her.

  • @pakiraju786
    @pakiraju786 3 года назад +3

    Milanca would be sooo proud of you!!!

  • @sophiax6937
    @sophiax6937 3 года назад +3

    I'm crying when I watch the video. You're a great mom!!

  • @laughingoranges1605
    @laughingoranges1605 3 года назад +3

    This video is so underrated but so beautiful

  • @damsel72
    @damsel72 2 года назад +3

    Good for her. I feel the same way… I don’t belong. This lady is an inspiration 👏❤️

  • @rayyaali3963
    @rayyaali3963 7 месяцев назад

    I needed this! God bless this lady ❤

  • @hshoustontx
    @hshoustontx 5 лет назад +5

    Beautiful.

  • @ccruiz8245
    @ccruiz8245 4 года назад +4

    God bless her💕

  • @ronny7987
    @ronny7987 Месяц назад

    Wow!!! Amazing and inspirational!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

  • @patriciatorres190
    @patriciatorres190 2 года назад +3

    My heart ❤️ 🥺

  • @claubit32
    @claubit32 3 года назад +5

    It's never too late to chase your goals!:)

  • @frenchvanilla7109
    @frenchvanilla7109 5 лет назад +4

    That's awesome ❤️

  • @armysoldier3398
    @armysoldier3398 10 месяцев назад

    You're never too old to go to school or go back to school. Never give up on your dreams! I'm so happy to see this video and see people in the comments going back or considering going back to school. I hope if there's a perceived barrier blocking anyone from pursuing their dream, please know that if you have a breath in you, you can do it. Many blessings to you all!

  • @mimioliver6362
    @mimioliver6362 3 года назад +3

    This is so beautiful ❤️

  • @GamersXnostalgia
    @GamersXnostalgia Год назад +1

    I have been wanting to go back to School this year. I'm terrified as I would be going at it alone, and being 30. I'm still figuring it out, i have anxiety and that just complicates things.

    • @mylifethaidiy7045
      @mylifethaidiy7045 Год назад

      I went back for my Bachelor's Degree last year at the age of 37. My friend's that all went back in their 30's said to save up and pay cash before going, so that's what I did. I have met 36, 42 a 65 year old here. It's going good so far and I am so anxious for graduation and to start my new career!

  • @angelastewart1450
    @angelastewart1450 4 года назад +2

    Good for you . Never to late

  • @pep590
    @pep590 3 года назад +9

    I'm 63 and have been going to school and taking classes off and one for over 30 years. In 2 years, I can go for free on a space available situation and hope to finish a Bachelors. I have over 100 hours total and unfortunately many of those are scattered to different areas of study.

    • @osmopolito
      @osmopolito 3 года назад +4

      You will do it! Just follow your dreams!

    • @pep590
      @pep590 3 года назад +1

      @@osmopolito Thank you so much my brother. I really appreciate that.

  • @mbachalchand3568
    @mbachalchand3568 4 года назад +3

    You are lovelly women in all worlds dear

  • @faithskinner
    @faithskinner 2 года назад

    Beautiful! Congratulations!

  • @VictoryConyers
    @VictoryConyers 10 месяцев назад

    She’s proud of you

  • @British_loyalist
    @British_loyalist 3 года назад +1

    Great woman

  • @lindsaymosher4667
    @lindsaymosher4667 Год назад

    And now I’m crying

  • @johntirado-glover3574
    @johntirado-glover3574 Год назад

    An inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

  • @szilviemailje
    @szilviemailje Год назад

    I love her, I wish she was my mum

  • @raidjameel7513
    @raidjameel7513 Год назад

    Great Video. God bless yhe gd people on earth. Age is just a number

  • @candyjames1075
    @candyjames1075 Год назад

    Omg congratulations 🎊 👏 she look so young 😍

  • @BrookeLynn-sr6vy
    @BrookeLynn-sr6vy 2 года назад

    Proud of her!

  • @honeyfarah9534
    @honeyfarah9534 2 года назад

    You can accomplish anything you put your mind

  • @leticiabravo1034
    @leticiabravo1034 Год назад +1

    I am 56 and I back to college I feel weird because I am the oldest but God know it my dream Amen

  • @richardmcgraw6881
    @richardmcgraw6881 Год назад

    i needed this😢

  • @rBJ817
    @rBJ817 3 года назад

    I am so proud of you

  • @loisewanjiku3974
    @loisewanjiku3974 2 года назад

    I feel I want to meet this lady

  • @JE-le1ev
    @JE-le1ev 3 месяца назад

    I need an update! ❤

  • @jet5973
    @jet5973 2 года назад +1

    ❤️

  • @xshigemichanx7815
    @xshigemichanx7815 3 года назад +2

    my teacher be doing the same but shes 49

  • @hughjassol2072
    @hughjassol2072 Год назад

    I want to watch her

  • @gijane880
    @gijane880 Год назад +1

    50 with a AA and now on my way to a BA😊

  • @WhateverDude38
    @WhateverDude38 Год назад

    4 years later, she should be graduated by now. Hopefully she got through it.

  • @AceHardy
    @AceHardy 5 лет назад +2

    👑

  • @BiruAyu-R70
    @BiruAyu-R70 Год назад

    I didn't know that this video exist. God Bless her. God Bless us. Amen. 19:42 16/01/2023

  • @jillianbowman7810
    @jillianbowman7810 4 года назад +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @abdoucheikh74cheikh73
    @abdoucheikh74cheikh73 4 года назад +3

    I wish you a lot of success .
    I tried to get baccalauréat since 2017 but i could not get it because i did not go to school but just participate
    What do you advise me?

    • @osmopolito
      @osmopolito 3 года назад

      Just study all days like 1 hour or 2 and you will be doing fine. Is all ok.

  • @SG483
    @SG483 4 года назад +6

    Are you still in school? How's it going

    • @pep590
      @pep590 3 года назад +2

      Good question. We would like to know.

  • @earthlyworld4698
    @earthlyworld4698 Год назад +1

    Well my mom went to college in her 30s

  • @sagejunkie7089
    @sagejunkie7089 3 года назад

    🧡🧡🧡

  • @almerichendricks5425
    @almerichendricks5425 3 года назад

    Nice

  • @hughjassol2072
    @hughjassol2072 Год назад

    She low key looks like a teacher

  • @wyhawk
    @wyhawk 6 месяцев назад

    I’m trying to get another degree at USC

  • @jasonpigott972
    @jasonpigott972 13 дней назад

    What an inspirational woman ❤

  • @sunnycriti9809
    @sunnycriti9809 2 года назад +1

    PERHAPS OLDER STUDENT CAN CREATE SOME ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR OWN INTEREST AND CREATE SOME ADULT SCHOOLS

  • @axelstandoutspeakswithmusi4220
    @axelstandoutspeakswithmusi4220 2 года назад

    👍👍

  • @m.a8544
    @m.a8544 5 лет назад +3

    😢❤✌👍😚🌻

  • @charm2800
    @charm2800 Год назад +1

    omg who cares about age when it comes to learning and an education, who cares what other people think, if they cant understand it then they aren't smarter enough to understand. our greatest minds don't just stop thinking when they turn a certain age that others are critical of, ridiculous

  • @libertyforamericanow
    @libertyforamericanow Год назад

    Im 46 and the only reason i would go to college would be to bring some conservatatfism to the campus. I own my own business and graduated from the university of hard nocks.

  • @rollzolo
    @rollzolo 2 года назад +1

    Rodney dangerfield it.

  • @Ice_48
    @Ice_48 9 месяцев назад

    🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

  • @W81Researcher
    @W81Researcher 2 года назад

    If old people are going to university to get a job after a long work gap they are in for a rude awakening. I feel sorry for their being garnished.

    • @starshell84
      @starshell84 2 года назад +1

      Well I am 36 going on to 37 and I have been job to job in warehouse, retail customer service and its hard so for me getting certified or a degree will have its advantages

    • @W81Researcher
      @W81Researcher 2 года назад

      @@starshell84 36 or 37? I am talking 50s and 60s. Btw, if you have been out of school that long though, you better have kept your mind sharp and not dropped out failing.

    • @NonstopFFriday
      @NonstopFFriday Год назад

      @@W81ResearcherJob gap for education is forgiven by jobs that favor degrees lol. Nice try.

    • @W81Researcher
      @W81Researcher Год назад

      @@NonstopFFriday degree jobs still want experience. You think these slow old people are capable of working those jobs?

    • @W81Researcher
      @W81Researcher Год назад

      @@NonstopFFriday and the job gap is not just for education. They were out of work long before this. They're going back to school out of desperation.

  • @duanecarr6712
    @duanecarr6712 Год назад

    No it’s not it’s a waste of money and is ridiculous

  • @SUGAR_XYLER
    @SUGAR_XYLER 5 лет назад +6

    🌍Employers are looking for youth not skill

    • @MyLifeInPlaces
      @MyLifeInPlaces 5 лет назад +17

      She's not doing it go get a job. She's doing it to fulfill her daughter's wish. Obviously she'll be close to retirement by the time she graduates.

    • @lissetdeleon9442
      @lissetdeleon9442 5 лет назад +8

      Gosh don’t be such a dick. Ew. Don’t be jelly.

    • @rBJ817
      @rBJ817 4 года назад +4

      Gosh. You reap what you sow.

    • @PLUM-rp9lt
      @PLUM-rp9lt 4 года назад +1

      Are you at all serious🤬enjoy your Karma🤣

    • @bronzyace7996
      @bronzyace7996 4 года назад +2

      Who said she is looking for a slave job idiot!!! Not everyone does things just to get a job. Ever heard of self fulfillment? Probably, you seem like a internet stalker creep with no life and or skills. Here's a thought...why don't you go to school?????

  • @jasonpigott972
    @jasonpigott972 13 дней назад

    You go girl ❤️