BROWNSVILLE, Texas (BNN)-- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrated the finishing spring class of 2023, and among the class is an unique pair, a mother and child sharing this special accomplishment together.
Alejandra Larumbe strolled throughout the phase today to get her degree in accounting, but she did not reach this milestone alone.
" For me, it appears unreal. I suggest, I have actually been waiting a lot for this day, that today, it's like oh my god, it's here," Larumbe said.
Larumbe was joined by her mother, likewise named Alejandra, who received her degree in social work.
Saturday marked an accomplishment for both women, years of hard work into their education journey, A journey that started when Larumbe became with her mom from Mexico.
" I was currently here, and she was in Mexico ... she came over for summer trip, and she didn't return to Mexico," Alejandra De La Cruz said.
When De La Cruz saw how well her child was performing in school, she chose to continue her own education. Ultimately both De La Cruz and Larumbe chose to pursue their dreams together.
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" I simply came to go with her at registration day, and I registered. And suddenly, we were at orientation day," De La Cruz stated.
" I resembled, I'm going to start school too, we can help each other. I can assist you. I know she didn't understand some features of the computer," Larumbe added.
The mother-daughter duo made their Associate's Degrees at Texas Southmost College and later moved to UTRGV.
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During their time at the UTRGV, both women worked full-time tasks. They stated, while it was difficult to maintain their schedules, they credit one another for their strength they needed to be successful.
"The first year, I resembled, begin mom, you can do this, and I can do this. And the last year, this last year, I resembled oh my god, I'm so worn out. I simply want to overcome it. And she was, begun, you can do it," Larumbe said.
Both said, they are intresed in pursing continuing their education and choosing a post graduate degree but may spend some time off prior to starting a Master's Program.
For now, they are grateful to have actually received their diplomas together and have each other.
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