It Was Never The Right Time
College was something that Giuseppe had always dreamed of. Unfortunately, growing up when he did meant that it wasn’t really an option for him when he was younger. Financial struggles at the time stopped him from receiving adequate schooling. Then, World War Two came along, and he spent his time serving in the navy. It wasn’t until he was 31 that Paterno graduated high school, by which point college seemed like nothing but a dream.
He Finally Made It Happen
Thankfully, the senior citizen never gave up hope that he might one day get to fulfill his educational passion. He finally enrolled in a History and Philosophy degree in 2017, realizing that it was “now or never.” As a man in his 90s, being a student definitely wasn’t the walk in the park he’d probably hoped for. However, compared to facing and surviving war, it was nothing. Even the current worldwide crisis couldn’t stop him from continuing his education and earning his degree.
First In His Class
Not only did Giuseppe complete his course, but he graduated first in his class with top honors. The senior citizen was commended by his sociology professor as being “an example for younger students,” with Paterno also being congratulated by the college’s chancellor. It was definitely a proud day for the man and one that he will cherish for the rest of his days.
Giuseppe’s success is proof that you can achieve anything that you set your heart to, no matter your age, background, or struggles in life.