Irma Garcia, 72, Achieves Lifelong Dream of Earning Bachelor's Degree
Irma Garcia, a 72-year-old grandmother of eight, has fulfilled her lifelong ambition of earning a bachelor's degree. Originally from Puerto Rico, Garcia moved to the Washington, DC area in 1978, where she raised three daughters as a single mother while working multiple jobs. Despite the challenges, she pursued her education, initially earning an associate's degree in the 1980s. Recently, she took advantage of George Mason University's senior tuition waiver program to complete her bachelor's degree at the Schar School of Policy and Government. Garcia's family, including her daughters and grandchildren, played a significant role in supporting her educational journey, making it a collective family achievement. 
