‘It’s Never Too Late’: 85-year-old Florida Woman Graduates From College
In an effort to inspire and advise others, a Florida woman who pursued her dream of earning a college degree now shares her experience. Arlyne Frankel, 85, retired at the age of 79 after working her entire life. She served as a marketing and fund-raising consultant for PBS. As a divorced woman, alone with children and grandchildren, she decided to fulfill her life’s purpose. My initial goal was to work until the day I died, so I considered taking on another position. At least, that’s what I believed. I decided not to return to my job after some reflection. I thought I would live to the end. What will I be doing? Her message to “GMA3” was, “I want to achieve my goals.” At first, she dreamed of having her Bat Mitzvah, a Jewish coming-of-age celebration celebrated around a child’s thirteenth birthday. As a child, she always wanted one, but could not have one. During her Bat Mitzvah, Frankel told the audience she intended to finish college. At the age of 18, Frankel enrolled in Bosto...