With her diploma in hand, this 71-year-old grandmother from Choco shows that dreams can come true regardless of age.
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In the heart of the town of Tutunendo, Chocó, a grandmother has left an indelible mark on her community by demonstrating that dreams have no expiration date. At 71 years old, Ramona Córdoba Chaverra managed to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Cristo Rey Agricultural Educational Institution, in an act that has moved those who know her and has inspired many more.
Ramona, born and raised in this picturesque corner of the Colombian Pacific, faced countless challenges throughout her life.
Like many women of her generation, the priorities of her youth were marked by work and family, relegating her formal education to the background.
However, his restless spirit and deep desire to learn never died out.
During the graduation ceremony, Ramona expressed her joy with words that resonated with everyone present: “I always dreamed of this moment. There is no age to learn and to show that, with effort, everything is possible”.
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, her story became a beacon of hope for those who believe that time or circumstances can be insurmountable barriers.
Ramona’s achievement was possible thanks to Flexible Education Model (MEF)a strategy designed to offer educational opportunities to people who, for various reasons, were not able to access or complete their studies in the regular time.
This model, promoted by the Ministry of Education, has allowed stories like Ramona’s to become a palpable reality.
Doña Ramona, an example of improvement
Beyond the official paper certifying her high school degree, Ramona’s impact transcends the limits of Tutunendo. On social networks, his story has been widely shared, receiving praise and messages of admiration from Internet users from all over the country, especially from the Chocó region.
Many highlight their determination as a reminder that goals can be achieved with effort and perseverance, regardless of age or the difficulties along the way.
Her classmates and teachers describe her as an exceptional woman, full of energy and always willing to learn.
«Ramona taught us all that the classroom has no age limit. His enthusiasm and dedication were an example for everyone.«commented one of his teachers during the ceremony.
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