Local Inspiration: Rosalba Carrera Triumphs as First-Generation Graduate at Victoria College

Rosalba Carrera, a first-generation college student, graduated magna cum laude with an Associate of Science from Victoria College. The graduation ceremony took place on May 11 at the Victoria Fine Arts Center. Carrera, who also delivered the invocation in Spanish and gave a speech, shared her experiences and challenges during the event.

Carrera grew up in a family where higher education was not common. Her parents, Maria and Pedro, moved from a small village in Mexico to the United States and valued education, though they were not familiar with aspects like scholarships and academic guidance. Inspired by her younger sister Adriana, who earned a master's degree, Carrera enrolled at Victoria College in 2021 after years of working and raising a family.

Her interest in a nursing career began after taking an anatomy and physiology class. While studying, Carrera worked part-time at a local daycare, managing her studies, job, and family life with her husband Beto and their three children.

Her family supported her throughout her education, and they were present at the graduation ceremony to celebrate her success. In her speech, Carrera discussed her educational path and overcoming her initial fear of public speaking.

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