90-Year-Old Great Grandmother Graduates College

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @squidstone8399
    @squidstone8399 2 года назад +1360

    She took “ there’s no better age to start studying” to a whole new level

    • @Xane_Dragon
      @Xane_Dragon 2 года назад +20

      Nothing funnier than her birthdate on a resume 😂

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад +14

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

    • @kingdeathless5595
      @kingdeathless5595 2 года назад +9

      Imagine still doing school at the age of 90 😂😂😂

    • @samu-chan
      @samu-chan 2 года назад +2

      wym

    • @Missdaphanyma13
      @Missdaphanyma13 2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @TheRealPetahGriffin
    @TheRealPetahGriffin 2 года назад +569

    She never gave up to graduate, wow. ❤

    • @kingdeathless5595
      @kingdeathless5595 2 года назад +3

      No1 cares

    • @i04han19
      @i04han19 2 года назад +24

      @@kingdeathless5595 about you

    • @flaguser4196
      @flaguser4196 2 года назад

      next round would be the corporate world though

    • @CripticK1ng
      @CripticK1ng 2 года назад

      @@i04han19 ⚰

    • @Prodbytocile
      @Prodbytocile 2 года назад

      @@i04han19 she's gonna be dead next year

  • @jessetorres8738
    @jessetorres8738 2 года назад +850

    I need to show this to my parents. If this woman can go back to graduate college at 90 there's no reason why they can't do the same in their 50s.

    • @damienc.3970
      @damienc.3970 2 года назад +76

      My dude, college ain’t for everyone

    • @SagittariusQueen1980
      @SagittariusQueen1980 2 года назад +66

      Um, let your parents decide that on their own. And yes college isn't for everyone.

    • @josiehollywood9468
      @josiehollywood9468 2 года назад +18

      General studies for a 90 year old means she’ll be the highest paid Walmart greeter. This is the weirdest thing to shear and it not be a joke. I’m mean good for her, the rate I’m going I’ll graduate at the same age, college is definitely not for everyone.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 2 года назад +19

      Why would they.....they're almost at retirement age
      😄

    • @damienc.3970
      @damienc.3970 2 года назад +4

      @@SagittariusQueen1980 facts

  • @KingoAnimate
    @KingoAnimate 2 года назад +169

    This is literal proof that it’s never too late or you’re not too old to accomplish anything.

    • @TheFakePlayerGame
      @TheFakePlayerGame 2 года назад +1

      Remove that last line before it gets taken out of context

    • @voracities
      @voracities 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFakePlayerGame what was the last line?

    • @TheFakePlayerGame
      @TheFakePlayerGame 2 года назад +1

      @@voracities age is just a-
      well you get the deal it wasnt anything good out of context

  • @politicallyincorrect931
    @politicallyincorrect931 2 года назад +283

    Usually not having education is a life long regret for many people...I have seen my parents moan about it throughout their life...now this grandmother can live peacefully...can see how genuinely happy she is...

    • @Eclipse-lw4vf
      @Eclipse-lw4vf 2 года назад +1

      @@crayonoyarc huh? its getting worth more if anything depending on the field, hell places ik u used to need nothing but a high school education, now almost every single job req there needs a degree of some sort compared to 10-15 years ago when people would trian u on teh stuff

    • @imprisonedone8054
      @imprisonedone8054 2 года назад

      @@Eclipse-lw4vf trust me all the things you have learned won’t even need it when you get a job.

  • @OceanBae1
    @OceanBae1 2 года назад +183

    Age is nothing but a number congratulations Great grandma🎉

    • @sofiaisacreepypastafan
      @sofiaisacreepypastafan 2 года назад

      " age is nothing but a number"
      Sounds like something a pedophile would say

    • @emptyteardrops
      @emptyteardrops 2 года назад +25

      this sounds so bad out of context

    • @islandsicedtea
      @islandsicedtea 2 года назад +4

      @@emptyteardrops yeah imagine this comment but as a response to a pregnancy announcement 😂

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад +5

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

    • @kingdeathless5595
      @kingdeathless5595 2 года назад +2

      Her time is running out soon enough lol 😂😂😂

  • @cap6481
    @cap6481 2 года назад +49

    Damn ...and there I was, feeling self conscious at starting my undergrad at 21. She's a rockstar

    • @Maw0
      @Maw0 2 года назад +4

      It's ok. You can fit right in, since your age gap isn't that far off from the other students.

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint 2 года назад +3

      That's younger than I was, you can do it too!

    • @Maw0
      @Maw0 2 года назад

      @@TheRandompaint How old were you?

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint 2 года назад +2

      @@Maw0 Stared at 22 at a community college (I had a 32 year old classmate), dropped out at 24 and went back when I was 26 to a better college and graduated with a Bachelors in Biology from University of Cincinnati. Not doing much with it though, currently an ebay Vendor and property manager (doing fine).

    • @Maw0
      @Maw0 2 года назад

      @@TheRandompaint Well, did you have fun doing Biology?

  • @juliehake2635
    @juliehake2635 2 года назад +9

    “So proud of you….I got mine at 52 and was so happy to accomplish this. Education is fun and is unending. We need to share with our young people this secret to making life fun and better.

  • @BeYourOwnPet.
    @BeYourOwnPet. 2 года назад +56

    Congratulations to her! This is how we should all view education as something that never ends just keeps evolving because you can always learn something new

  • @chickennugget5372
    @chickennugget5372 2 года назад +36

    I dropped out of high school in grade 11 due to alot of personal issues, the stress of finishing my education is always there. I’m getting older but I’m still not ready to do it yet. That being said, this is SO comforting to see🥰

    • @Autisticgyal
      @Autisticgyal 2 года назад +1

      Start prioritizing your education right now or you’ll end up being a graduate at 90 years old. I want to be retired and become a pothead at that age.

    • @miau6451
      @miau6451 2 года назад +6

      @@Autisticgyal you’ve got your life, they’ve got theirs dude. At least don’t be patronizing

    • @Autisticgyal
      @Autisticgyal 2 года назад +3

      @@miau6451Education and the internet in the west is more accessible than ever. Many people avoid starting their education - even registering for a free prep course - because they fear failure. I used poverty, my disabilities, my race and gender as an excuse to keep postponing my education so I wouldn’t bother trying. Once I started to explore different subjects, watch lectures on RUclips and reading, I gained confidence to find opportunities to start my education. There has to be some effort

    • @chickennugget5372
      @chickennugget5372 Год назад

      @@Autisticgyal I grew up with something called selective mutism and it has stopped me from doing many things in life. I’m not working at the moment but I’ve actually become a waitress/ bartender and it changed my life completely. Some people cannot handle school at the given age and take a different path in life. I’m content with that, the stress only comes from the pressure of others. The great thing is that anyone can go back to school as an adult, and I definitely will when I’m ready

    • @chickennugget5372
      @chickennugget5372 Год назад

      @@Autisticgyal I see what you’re saying though don’t get me wrong lmao just everyone takes a different path

  • @taiguy53
    @taiguy53 2 года назад +11

    This took receiving a degree that you'll never use for the rest of your life, to another level

  • @KT.Youtube
    @KT.Youtube 2 года назад +9

    I can't believe all those people come from her womb, having kids is a blessing OMG.
    I also want to start my family at a young age to have this blessing.

  • @gamesandmoreAA
    @gamesandmoreAA 2 года назад +7

    You're never too old to learn something new and be a better human.

  • @vitomcsween974
    @vitomcsween974 2 года назад +13

    Wow the title is enough to make you cry I guess that goes to show that you're never too old for something I'm so proud of that lady and I know her classmates and his family is too and to have a family as big as that is a real privilege

  • @daniellebird2957
    @daniellebird2957 2 года назад +19

    Awe ❤️ what a beautiful precious moment 🤩 Go grandma 🎉🥳

  • @central5358
    @central5358 2 года назад +2

    And she looks great for 90

  • @Blakewhitsitt4718
    @Blakewhitsitt4718 2 года назад +15

    I guess that goes to show, anything is possible! At 90, she must have been a really smart person throughout her life. I can’t imagine being 90 and going to college and graduating.

  • @Maw0
    @Maw0 2 года назад +20

    Really proud of her AND her family for encouraging her to follow through with this. 💕 Good job, Joyce!

  • @barbaramaroney6890
    @barbaramaroney6890 2 года назад +3

    Admiration and love for this woman! I have spent 40 years working with adult students pursuing advanced degrees....she epitomizes the "adult student" and the fortitude it takes to reach a personal or professional goal!! Bravo!

  • @A.G445
    @A.G445 2 года назад +21

    Way to go grandma

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад +2

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

    • @Prodbytocile
      @Prodbytocile 2 года назад

      @@renkson1924 ong bro she got a year left ◀️

  • @adww4952
    @adww4952 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations to this great granny.
    An inspiration to young people ... NEVER give up on your dreams.

  • @renatastec5212
    @renatastec5212 2 года назад +5

    Motivation is everything. Congrats, Joyce!

  • @smittywerbenjagermanjensen7989
    @smittywerbenjagermanjensen7989 2 года назад +1

    Hell yeah! My mom is 59 and is going back to school to get a bachelor's in education! Her reasoning is, she's not going to be carrying around patients forever. So she'll teach!
    Extra fun that the venue was NIU. My highschool used their hall when I graduated!

  • @anajc9130
    @anajc9130 2 года назад +2

    "Never too old to keep learning." "Finish what you started". "No age limit in achieving your goals". I am so inspired!

  • @LMAO-x1x
    @LMAO-x1x 2 года назад +10

    Me going back to school at 25 for a bachelor's degree!!!! felt like I was alone for a second :)

  • @kingcheng1124
    @kingcheng1124 2 года назад +1

    Is never too late.

  • @ashleyedwards5403
    @ashleyedwards5403 2 года назад +5

    This is wonderful! She's inspirational!!! Congratulations!!!

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

  • @CheeseOnTop2007
    @CheeseOnTop2007 2 года назад +1

    YES! GO GRANNY

  • @jaredpower1019
    @jaredpower1019 2 года назад +1

    I never seen an elder person graduate college that is legend

  • @djamalfreestyle4740
    @djamalfreestyle4740 2 года назад +3

    such inspiring events in this life tell us there is no limit to reach goals...

  • @theenlightenedexchange4817
    @theenlightenedexchange4817 2 года назад +1

    That's my girl go ahead baby girl you deserve it you went thru the most

  • @somebol9047
    @somebol9047 2 года назад +1

    QUEEN!

  • @danielanguiano4635
    @danielanguiano4635 2 года назад +1

    Huge Amount Tremendous Respect

  • @manuelbaut1044
    @manuelbaut1044 2 года назад +4

    She’s probably so happy 😭

  • @bre77777
    @bre77777 2 года назад +1

    Am inspired... 2023 it's my turn 🙏

  • @shootandinspire4674
    @shootandinspire4674 2 года назад

    She doesn’t even look 90 God has been so good to her

  • @taneshalashai
    @taneshalashai 2 года назад +22

    This is straight inspiration 🎉

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

    • @dog3312
      @dog3312 2 года назад

      @@renkson1924 bros the comment crusader

    • @lok777
      @lok777 2 года назад

      @@renkson1924 Right. Total waste of money for a vanity project before death. So American.

  • @rosarussell1512
    @rosarussell1512 2 года назад +3

    I'm so proud of you lady 👏👏👏

  • @ZainaRaisa
    @ZainaRaisa 2 года назад +1

    So proud of her.

  • @ClubAmerica92
    @ClubAmerica92 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful story, my respects for her

  • @Nabee_H
    @Nabee_H 2 года назад +2

    You're never too old to learn, its our natural desire to want to learn and it doesn't necessarily have to lead to a career (especially when you're so old i doubt you're even looking for a career)

  • @CoolNinja925
    @CoolNinja925 2 года назад +2

    We had several old Japanese-Americans who graduated our high school too. These Japanese-Americans were removed from our high school during WWII because of the Japanese internment at the time, hence why they never got to graduate.

  • @RaquellyReacts
    @RaquellyReacts 2 года назад +5

    That’s amazing,congratulations!

  • @donnajoyner9781
    @donnajoyner9781 2 года назад

    To God be the glory...may He continue to bless and keep her...Congratulations!

  • @Losa2687
    @Losa2687 6 месяцев назад

    Young and old is unbelievable

  • @JessGottDisney
    @JessGottDisney 2 года назад +1

    Congrats

  • @skybramblebase618
    @skybramblebase618 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @libbeytds
    @libbeytds 2 года назад +1

    This is gonna be a great addition to her resume

  • @animalloverjulian8243
    @animalloverjulian8243 2 года назад +1

    You’re never too old to achieve things in life and pursue your dreams.

  • @SNOWQueen87-v1g
    @SNOWQueen87-v1g 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations to her

  • @machb0os
    @machb0os 2 года назад +1

    I’m currently starting college and I’ll probably be 28 years old once I reach my dreams but was afraid how at people would look at me (an old guy who graduated at 28?? And not married??) that thought always scared me until my three bestfriends motivated me and supported me and now I’ll start on either the end of December or early January!

  • @dayastar9061
    @dayastar9061 Месяц назад

    At 38 and only two years to go until I obtain my bachelor's god willing, and here I am complaining. This woman is an inspiration. God bless her and all those who return to school later in life to pursue their dreams.

  • @flowersbychallais
    @flowersbychallais 2 года назад +2

    Truly inspiring!!

  • @delana2842
    @delana2842 2 года назад +2

    Many congratulations to her! 👏👏👏

  • @Maszerr
    @Maszerr 8 месяцев назад +1

    Me: Dropout for college
    Her: Never gave up and graduated at 90 for looking her jobs 😂

  • @vernelledouglas1801
    @vernelledouglas1801 2 года назад

    Congratulations Ms. Defao. Now that's a living legend!

  • @scott3062
    @scott3062 2 года назад

    Why is nobody talking about how good she looks!?? She looks AMAZING for 90, you could have told me she was 65 and I'd believe you!!

  • @taylorbriggs2271
    @taylorbriggs2271 2 года назад +1

    As the age old saying goes, better late then never

  • @lesleyd2448
    @lesleyd2448 2 года назад +1

    Congrats 👏

  • @Ambitious1987Girl
    @Ambitious1987Girl 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations!!! Amazing achievement.✨

  • @ManikandanVsince1997
    @ManikandanVsince1997 2 года назад +1

    Winning the degree in 20's or 70's it doesn't matter winning is winning congratulations grandmother 🎊🎉

  • @katjagolden893
    @katjagolden893 2 года назад

    NIU is 40min from my home town of Rockford Illinois!
    Way to go Grandmother!

  • @ArtfullBliss
    @ArtfullBliss 2 года назад +5

    omg heartwarming

  • @carlahubbs8833
    @carlahubbs8833 2 года назад

    I'm proud of her accomplished something like that that age

  • @artisthusnatalal3099
    @artisthusnatalal3099 2 года назад +1

    *Aaaah Congratulations! She encouraged me to have hope's!* 🤝👏👏👏💞

  • @yuyufan43
    @yuyufan43 2 года назад

    She gives me hope that it’s never too late

  • @jacquelinecastillo965
    @jacquelinecastillo965 2 года назад +1

    Wow go grandma it's never to late to finish school. Keep going🥺🙌🏻👩🏼‍🎓

  • @Shynegaltemzyyy
    @Shynegaltemzyyy 2 года назад

    Omg, God bless her heart🥺🥺🥺

  • @tiaramarcellagreen3356
    @tiaramarcellagreen3356 2 года назад +2

    Love this! Congratulations ❤️

  • @vicnerpierre6769
    @vicnerpierre6769 2 года назад

    I am crying right now makes me want to go back to school

  • @vyronfuentes836
    @vyronfuentes836 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations great grandma 😊

  • @mrsharoldsoblessed
    @mrsharoldsoblessed Год назад

    Gotta love her ❤❤❤❤❤
    I’m so touched

  • @NadiaGirl1
    @NadiaGirl1 2 года назад

    This lady gives me hope

    • @renkson1924
      @renkson1924 2 года назад

      She has little time left what’s the point 😂

  • @fandomlover6778
    @fandomlover6778 2 года назад +1

    Imagine everyone at the school gave here cookies

  • @ibantoine542
    @ibantoine542 7 месяцев назад

    That is beyond up bringing.... 90 Yeara old 👌 👏 😍 👍 🥰 ☺️ 👌 👏

  • @wcexplore1083
    @wcexplore1083 2 года назад

    That's so sweet!

  • @charlessantee8329
    @charlessantee8329 Год назад

    Congratulations to your academic achievement I am proud of you earning that college degree is a great accomplishment keep up the good work!👍

  • @virginiabates8
    @virginiabates8 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful congratulations 🎊 👏

  • @luckymax6016
    @luckymax6016 2 года назад +1

    I am proud of this lady. She is kinda motivated example of what everybody can achieve in any age.

  • @robertgoldstein1246
    @robertgoldstein1246 2 года назад

    I am so deeply happy American's believe in the educational system and government they would even Graduate college at 90 years old
    I am emotional at both our success with you and the fact it's almost time I am just so thankful you Americans put all this truth into us
    no hard feelings but it's just business.

  • @lunatimecast6744
    @lunatimecast6744 2 года назад

    That's amazing and so heart warming

  • @SemBrilliantStar
    @SemBrilliantStar 2 года назад

    this shows anything is possible!

  • @birdiesbloomz
    @birdiesbloomz 2 года назад

    God bless her‼️

  • @Frightmarelordofthenightmares
    @Frightmarelordofthenightmares 2 года назад

    Congrats to Grandma😊

  • @streetscodeimani4602
    @streetscodeimani4602 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations great mom. 🙏🙏🇰🇪

  • @Petruskinhap972
    @Petruskinhap972 2 года назад

    What a wonderful inspiration. ❤❤❤❤

  • @debrajohnson6473
    @debrajohnson6473 2 года назад

    So proud of you!!

  • @newkool100
    @newkool100 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome, congrats and all the best.

  • @steel845dark6
    @steel845dark6 2 года назад

    Respect.

  • @janeiiy365
    @janeiiy365 2 года назад

    You’re never too old for an education!

  • @itoko2243
    @itoko2243 2 года назад

    Congrats!!!!

  • @gloriaoe4400
    @gloriaoe4400 2 года назад

    Its never too late to fulfill your dreams

  • @yifanxu0428
    @yifanxu0428 2 года назад

    He on Guinness world record for the oldest people to get a baccalaureate

  • @SincerlyMathEm1014
    @SincerlyMathEm1014 2 года назад

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    As my Dad always says " NEVER GIVE UP. " Truly an inspiration! CONGRATULATIONS!🎉🥳❤❤❤

  • @louiexiii9408
    @louiexiii9408 2 года назад

    She has her whole life ahead of here

  • @emredonmez7326
    @emredonmez7326 2 года назад +2

    She completed main quest now she trynna do them side ones😂

  • @Losa2687
    @Losa2687 2 года назад

    That’s right. Theirs no age limit attending college. Most of them attend after their senior year. Some of them on their late age

  • @missbrownskinlady23
    @missbrownskinlady23 2 года назад

    Congratulations grandma 👏🏽🎉

  • @jasminetucker8213
    @jasminetucker8213 2 года назад

    No excuses go back and get it❤️

  • @jodywoodruff6473
    @jodywoodruff6473 2 года назад

    That's absolutely amazing 👍😊