Geneva Cruz graduates from college at 49: ‘It’s never too late’

Geneva Cruz has finally earned her college degree, more than three decades after she first began pursuing higher education.

On Instagram, the singer and actress proudly shared a photo of herself wearing a graduation toga and holding her cap, and tagged the Philippine Christian University (PCU).

“As I approach my golden age in less than a month, I realize that some of my dreams are still coming true. Thirty-three years in the making, but I finally did it! Look, ma, I’m now a college graduate!!!” Geneva wrote in the caption.

She reflected on her younger self, saying the achievement was for “nineteen-year-old Gen, who had to grow up fast and work hard after choosing to become a young mom.”

“Thank you for being brave and for finally learning to love yourself,” she said.

Geneva also used the hashtags #itsnevertoolate and #BSOA.

In August 2024, Geneva shared that she returned to school to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at PCU in Manila.

She said she initially studied AB Literature at the University of Santo Tomas, but had to put her education on hold after becoming a mother.

“I have no regrets because I have a beautiful son. However, having a ten-year-old daughter was the motivation I needed to prioritize finishing a degree,” she said. “I strongly believe in setting a positive example for my children, which drives me to dedicate time to pursuing my educational goals. It took me a long time to finally return to school and strive to complete college.”

Geneva has two children, Heaven and London. 

 

 

 

 

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— Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News