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Mother Works 84 Hours a Week While Earning Degree (in Spanish): “At SUNY Empire, It’s Possible”

42 years old and from Peru, Lidia Lizarraga is an Empire State University student balancing an intense work schedule, motherhood, and the unpredictability of living with a chronic health condition while pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in her native language. “I decided to continue chasing my dreams despite my age,” shares Lizarraga. “Starting […]

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