An American student was seriously injured, but he graduated and went to get a diploma in the exoskeleton. VIDEO
After an unsuccessful jump into the pool, the student's life completely changed, he was even going to drop out of school.
Photo: Instagram / onestepforaldo
In 2015, a college student in South Florida Aldo Amenta suffered a severe spinal injury when he plunged into the pool. He was paralyzed and he could only move in a wheelchair. According to Amenta, his life has completely changed: he was even going to drop out of school, and his family had a choice to pay for treatment or education. But thanks to a grant from Florida International University, Amenta was able to concentrate on his studies.
In December 2018, Aldu Amenta received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. By the end of his studies, his leg mobility was partially restored. December 9 college graduated - and Ament in the exoskeleton was able to independently go on stage to get a diploma. He only needed help once when he got up from the wheelchair. At the ceremony, he was greeted with applause.
It is a step up from a college student who has become a student. https://t.co/ik2NGi3KfT pic.twitter.com/der3886dho
- ABC News (@ABC) December 10, 2018
“It doesn't matter how difficult it gets. Maybe you feel that you cannot do something, but you will find people willing to help you <...> This gave me the strength to keep moving forward and maintain a positive attitude, "said the alumnus, speaking at the ceremony.
In the future, Aldu Amenta is going to get a master's degree. He said he would seek the fulfillment of his dream to stand up.
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