Haivyl Lopez's graduation from Miami Dade College on April 26 is a poignant celebration of resilience after two decades in pursuit of her degree. Originally from Cuba, Lopez left her homeland and faced numerous challenges before achieving her educational dreams. Walking the stage alongside her son, Sebastian, who graduated too thanks to her college advisor Jeanette Campos, added significance to the event. This milestone on Mother's Day symbolizes not just academic achievement, but the culmination of a long, difficult journey filled with hope and determination.
"With the issues and the Cuban government, if you graduate, you're pretty much literally handcuffed. So we decided to leave."
"She's been in school longer than I've been alive. I was just super, super happy for her ... super proud of her."
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