98-year-old man sets another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy, plans to write a novel

Giuseppe Paterno, 98, has again set another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy. Paterno’s original degree in the same fields he received two years ago and now has a master’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo. The news was shared by his family in a Facebook post that he once again received top marks for his recent degrees. Born in Sicily in 1923 into poverty, he was only able to receive basic education. Paterno later joined the navy to fight in World War II before beginning work for railways at the age of 20, Reuters reported.

This incident has inspired everyone, that a 98-year-old man got his master's degree. The man who overcame poverty, World War II, and Covid.

Netizens on Twitter praised, applauded, and congratulated Paterno for his dedication and passion for education.

However, despite being born in a low-income family, he finished high school at the age of 31. He later got married and had two children.

The WWII veteran, against all odds, got enrolled in a programme for undergraduates in the year 2017. In his academic days, Paterno used books rather than google to research topics.

The Italian soldier preserved through the global pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks, and the transition to the digital age, and eventually didn’t give up and earned his degree.

Paterno always had a passion for reading and he wants to use his reliable typewriter to compose a novel and has no intention of taking a break from it.

(With inputs from agencies)

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