Woman completes life dream at age 84
Many people believe that a higher education is a way toward personal growth. However, there are several issues that can often hinder this progress, ultimately putting a wrench in one's plans.
Some individuals put off a higher education until a later date, but this does not mean that they are deterred. Evelyn Malzberg recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a college graduate, as she walked across the platform at the commencement ceremony for New Jersey City University, according to the Star Ledger.
Malzberg, who is a great grandmother, is the oldest individual to receive a degree from the school at 84 years old. She noted that it was her mother who pushed her to get married rather than pursue an education after she graduated high school in the 1940's.
"College was something I always wanted to do," she told the news provider. "But my mother told me to get married and no man would ever want to marry someone smarter than he is."
CBS New York reports that Malzberg began taking one course a semester when she was in her 50's, as she was determined to complete her degree. She plans to volunteer at her alma mater to help others who are struggling with their workload.
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