A 13-year-old boy from California City College graduates with four associate degrees making him the youngest to graduate in Fullerton College, according to a recently published article.


Difference between Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree

It takes years of hard work and perseverance before a person can earn an associate's degree. Traditionally, this is a two-year program that is offered to selected students to help them prepare for taking a bachelor's degree.  On the other hand, a Bachelor's Degree is usually a four-year degree cour that offers a more advanced study. This is usually offered by colleges and universities both in private and government-controlled schools.

It is also worthy to take an Associate's Degree because you only need to spend two years finishing the program, unlike the Bachelor's Degree on which you need to spend four years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have the Associate's Degree have more chance of getting a job than a person who has not yet finished his or her Bachelor's Degree.

13-Year-Old Boy Graduates with Four Associates Degree 

Jack Rico is just 13 years old and now he has earned four Associate Degrees from Fullerton College in California. So far, he is the youngest to graduate in the community college with four Associate Degrees. A very historical event in his life and the school. Additionally, he started schooling in the community college at the age of 11 years old. He spent just two years in getting the four Associate Degrees. That could be academically stressful but the boy proves that age does not matter in education. There is always a way if there are a will and determination.

However, Rico cannot celebrate his historical success like the traditional graduation ceremonies because the mass gathering is not allowed due to the global pandemic COVID-19. But, to make Rico feel his milestone achievement, his parents decided to hold a special drive-by celebration on Wednesday. 

What is the Next Plan of Rico?

Jack Rico is still young and there are more opportunities that are waiting for him. He could get high-paying jobs in the future as his age qualifies for it. Meantime, he also has the chance to improve more his knowledge and skills. In a recently published article, Rico said: "I'm 13, so I don't want to rush everything. I'm still trying to figure it out, but I just want to focus on learning right now. That's what I love to do," It is amusing to know that a 13-year-old boy wants to focus on learning instead of playing mobile games and the likes.

Meanwhile, he also shared that he might continue and get a bachelor's degree in the fall at the University of Nevada which has given him a full scholarship. even if he will not continue, the future of the child is very clear. Amid the global pandemic, it is very important to hear some good news. Every day, everyone hears about the negative impact of COVID-19 but there are more things to celebrate in life. Rico's success is an emblem that there are still joys to celebrate in the middle of a pandemic. 

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