Crete: The 88-year-old who received a bachelor’s degree is preparing for a master’s degree

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Closing this circle with his inauguration in a few days, he is already making his next plans.

From morning to night he was on the road, going to University by bus, but Dimitris Moudatsakis, o. did not want to miss class 88 year old pensioner typographer who 4 years ago started to live his dream of studies and today he is preparing to get a degree!

He went to Evening High School and Second Chance School he saw another world unfold before him, but University was … a step further. “I couldn’t imagine myself in the auditorium”, said Mr. Moudatsakis speaking to ERT Heraklion. In fact, as he said, he coexisted with one of his granddaughters in the auditorium for two years, attending the same course.

A person who liked reading, almost a “bibliophile”, he was close to books and knowledge throughout his life. “Things are not easy at the University, but the atmosphere and the professors were all so nice, that they lure you into a mystique”said the 88-year-old graduate.

Against those who find the … many evils in today’s youth, the “teenager” … of several decades, objects: “Our young people are nice, they are responsible. I saw them and was happy for them!” In fact, Mr. Moudatsakis succeeded and developed bonds with his fellow students, who also asked him for his advice on the courses and … which professors are “good”!

In a few days the 88-year-old will receive his degree, while he himself, closing this circle, is making his next plans, for … a postgraduate in Heraklion.

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