At 65, a Marine veteran finally earns his degree—and starts a master's
At 65, Ricardo Batiz has reached another milestone in his lifelong pursuit of education. After decades of service, work, and writing, he will now begin a master’s programme at Towson University in the fall. His journey reflects persistence, from the military to translation work and now back to academia. Batiz first tried college in 1979 but did not finish his degree at the time. Instead, he joined the Marine Corps, where he served for eight years. His military career was followed by a role as a Spanish-English translator at the National Institute of Health.
Years later, he returned to education and earned a degree in creative writing. This spring, he finally graduated from Towson University, marking a long-awaited achievement. Beyond academics, Batiz also plans to focus on writing over the summer, working on a collection of short stories and a new novel. His next step begins in autumn, when he starts his master’s programme at the same university.
Batiz’s path has taken him from the Marines to translation, then to creative writing and graduation. Now, he prepares for further study while continuing his literary projects. His story shows how education and ambition can unfold at any stage of life.
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