Ron Austin is set to graduate from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, 47 years after beginning his college journey. His story serves as a cautionary tale for current students about the importance of focusing on their education and utilizing available resources. Despite being the first in his family to attend university, Austin was sidetracked by opportunities in professional football, which ultimately led him to leave school just seven units short of his degree. His experience underscores the challenges of staying on track in education while pursuing other ambitions.
Austin states, 'You don't want to be me. You have to take advantage of the university's resources to the fullest. It will be easy to get off track and distracted.'
Reflecting on his journey, Ron Austin emphasized, 'When I came back to the states, it wasn't What do I need to get that degree?' but rather, it was go and get a job.'
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