The name of the American child, Jack Rico, has been strongly mentioned in the world media during the past few days, after he obtained four degrees in just two years.
Rico graduated from the prestigious California State University - Fullerton at the end of last week, which made him the youngest student to achieve this achievement in the history of the university, when he was 13 years old, and he decided that he would continue his education at the University of Nevada with a full scholarship.
4 university degrees in two years
Jack emphasized that he was planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in history, and said in his statement to ABC7, “I am thirteen years old, so I don't want to rush into everything, I just want to focus on learning at the moment, so that's what I'd love to do. "
Jack enrolled at the university at the age of eleven, having obtained these four degrees in history, human expression, social behavior and social sciences, within just two years, and Jack noted that in times not devoted to study, he prefers to spend time in the video games he loves.
In an interview with CNN, Rico said, "I love learning new things, and I enjoy learning more about the world and all the different things we can study."
The university has about 21,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and is studying in various fields, but university president Greg Schulz told CNN, "Jack is well known on the Fullerton College campus, and he's very wise, and I Very happy because he found a space to excel in college and start from it. "
The names of the superiors
Rico's mother, Roe Andrade, said in an interview with CNN, that she knew that her son had been special since he was young, when he was about to turn four, and asked him what he wanted on his birthday - and at the time he asked The kids of his age played games or a trip to Disneyland - so Rico had another response: he wanted to go see the White House.
"I told him it was a big trip for a three-year-old child, then I joked him jokingly and said if I can save all the presidents, I'll take you to the White House."
University of Nevada
After studying at home before Fullerton attended, Ricoh's first official graduation was in his college, but as a result of the spread of Corona Virus "Covid-19 ″, his graduation was canceled personally," Rico said, "I was a little sad and disappointed, because I never graduated," However, his family and friends will set up a motorcade that will drive out next Wednesday, he said.
The next step for Rico is to continue studying history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he received a full scholarship, to obtain a Bachelor's degree in History.
When asked what he wanted to dye when he grew up, Rico said, "I'm thirteen years old now, I'm still trying to explore my interests and know what I want to do in life," noting that he would like very much back to his video games.
Rico expressed surprise at what happened, and said, "I still don't really believe I have achieved such a thing."
Home education
Mother Rowe Andrade said in statements to "Good Morning America" (GMA), that she realized that Jack was academically advanced when he requested to visit the White House on his fourth birthday, pointing out that when he entered the third grade she chose him for home education, and added, "My son was superior And when he was 11 years old, there was nothing I could teach him. "
About the scenes of her son enrolling in Fullerton College, she said, "I heard that Fullerton College has a program for K-12 students who can pass the placement test, Jack took the test, and was registered in the classroom after a few days. First I sat with the class with him, then left when I became He feels comfortable on his own. "
"The most proud thing about Jack is his heart. He is a wonderful person, because his sister has autism and she has the best brother ever," she said.
Jack successfully earned distinguished degrees in history, art, human expression, social behavior, and social sciences.
Rico's tips
Jack said to "Good Morning America" that they treat me like any other student, they really treat me kindly, and have succeeded in making some friends. As for advice to new students, Jack's message is "to work on time management skills, and follow the teacher's instructions" .
Jack will begin studying history at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, but until now, he is not entirely sure of the profession he wants to work in.