Holocaust Survivor Fulfills College Dream at 97 Through 'Golden Wishes' Program
CBS New YorkJune 7, 20251 min331 views
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- 💡 At 97 years old, Holocaust survivor Jacqueline Kimmel experienced her first day of college at the University of Mount St. Vincent in the Bronx.
- 🎯 This "Golden Wish" was made possible by her senior living facility, River Spring Living, which aims to fulfill lifelong dreams for residents.
Educational Journey Interrupted
- 📚 Kimmel attended school until age 12 before being forced into hiding during the Holocaust, never continuing her formal education.
- 🇺🇸 She immigrated to the United States in the late 1940s and worked as a seamstress.
- 👨👩👧👦 Education remained a high priority for her family, with her sons becoming medical doctors and subsequent generations pursuing higher education.
A Day of Learning and Achievement
- 🎓 Kimmel enjoyed her day on campus, particularly excelling in French class and learning poetry.
- 🏅 The experience culminated in receiving a certificate of achievement.
- ❤️ Her family expressed pride and joy in witnessing her fulfill this long-held aspiration, noting her popularity among students and teachers.
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