A grandmother and former refugee who still works as a nursing assistant hopes to help even more people after graduating.
Betty Mlandeli will receive a BA in Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations next week, making her one of the University of Essex's oldest success stories.
The 75-year-old, who lives in Southend, said: "I am proud of myself and what I have achieved at my age. My ambition in life has always been to help people and I am looking forward to helping as many people as I can with the skills I have learnt.”
Before moving to the UK in 2002, Betty worked as a nurse in Zimbabwe.
She now works part-time for Fair Havens Hospice, offering palliative care to people in their own homes.
