Italy’s oldest student: Surviving WWII and pandemic to graduate at 96

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Giuseppe Paterno grew up loving books but never got the chance to study beyond basic schooling

This week, the former railway worker stepped forward to receive his diploma and the traditional laurel wreath awarded to Italian students when they graduate, applauded by his family, teachers and fellow students more than 70 years his junior.

 

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Now he can finally move out of his parents' basement.

Italy is doing some things in the very very right direction. I am envious.

I'd give this a 'like' because it is a great achievement but think of the young person who missed out on a life changing uni place because of him.

FanMatisse Congratulation! Never late!

Congratulations No matter the obstacles we face, we ain’t allowed to lose focus

Love this.

Why is he wearing a wreath on his head?

congratulation

Finally a survivor GOY got to remembered

Just been downgraded to 86.

Slow learner huh.

That’s a nice!

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