"It's so unreal," she told 'Good Morning America' of the accomplishment. "I mean, I know [it's real], I see it on the wall but it's like still being in a dream world."
Roberge later took on part-time jobs to accommodate her young children's schedules at the time before eventually building a long career in the insurance industry.
"You gotta go with priorities," she explained. "It wouldn't be fair to them to sacrifice them. I figured the children came first... I'll put it on hold and I'll finish up one of these days."
When the big day came, Roberge walked the stage to cheers and a standing ovation from other students, attendees and family members."
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