Young Man Who is the First to Graduate In His Family, Weeps in Public as His Parents Skipped His Graduation

A South American student identified as Jeric R. Rivas has been in tears throughout his graduation ceremony day after his parents failed to show up for his memorial day.

While most parents would always make time to celebrate the education success of their kids, however busy their schedules are, it was not with a young Chilean student.

Jeric, the heartbroken graduate broke down as he received his Bachelor of Science in Criminology at La Concepcion College. 

The young man could not hold back his tears when his name was called as he looked around, hoping to spot his parents, who were a no-show at the Convention Center.

One of his professors, who has been hosting him during his tenure at the university, walked with him to the stage to offer moral support. 

“One of my other professors was standing there on stage waiting for me and gave me a hug. 

While that moment took some of my sadness away, I still ended up crying in front of everyone,” he disclosed as reported by Next Shark. 

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It was not the first time that Rivas, the only child in their family to graduate, had been left feeling alone and unloved. 

Buhay Teacher reports that when he was in elementary school, his parents did not bother to go for the graduation day even though the school was in their hometown. 

In high school, a father’s friend offered to be present on his recognition day after Rivas asked him to, hoping his parents would make it. 

Rivas’ parents did not make it and were absent the following day for his graduation ceremony.

The journey to success has been difficult for Rivas, whose relatives refused to accommodate him while pursuing his diploma. 

After hearing his touching story, one of his professors took him in as he continued with his university studies. 

In his pursuit of the dream of graduating, Rivas has found himself in some unfamiliar work territories, including a housemaid, fast food service crew member, and factory worker. 

All the sacrifices paid off as he finally graduated, and his professors and colleagues gave him a warm round of applause.

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