Boy, 12, graduates from US college with 5 degrees

Hung walked across the stage in a cap and gown alongside other Fullerton graduates.

A 12-year-old boy named Clovis Hung has set a new Fullerton College record as the youngest graduate. The boy said his goal was inspired by a 13-year-old boy in 2020 who was previously the youngest graduate, according to trendswire.

“I also wanted to be the youngest graduate. I didn’t expect to beat him,” Hung said. He assumed the title Monday with five associate titles and a sixth planned for next year.

Hung said his decision to sign up was motivated by a sense of friendly competition.

Hung recently walked the stage in a cap and gown alongside other Fullerton graduates. She received five associate of arts degrees: history; Social Sciences; social behavior and self-development; arts and human expression; and science and mathematics.

He plans to take another one next year.

His mother, Song Choi, says that Clovis has always been highly motivated and goal-oriented, which is why she took him out of traditional public school in 2019 so she could homeschool him.

“Clovis is super curious, mature, diligent, self-disciplined and highly motivated. He is also very curious and traditional public schools could not satisfy his curiosity, so the best option was university,” Choi said in a statement. Press release.

Under the “special admissions” program at Fullerton College, Hung was able to enroll in college classes while simultaneously completing a homeschool curriculum. Her mother says that because of her experience in teaching and tutoring, she was able to choose the curriculum that best suited her needs, which meant including college courses.

Speaking of adjusting to the new students, biology teacher Kenneth Collins said: “At first I was a bit worried about how he would relate to the other students given the differences in age and development, however those concerns were unfounded. Clovis has He’s been a great mix of ‘kid’ and college student. He’s mature enough for the other students to take him seriously, but kid enough to care for him like a little brother and cheer him on.”

Hung admits he was a bit nervous the first few times he walked into a new classroom at the start of each semester. “The first question teachers and classmates often ask is how old I am. They are amazed at what I am doing here and are always curious about the points on my tests and exams. However, after a while, I have shown a serious attitude towards my study; everyone believes in my ability and determination to get good grades,” he said.

Ultimately, he says he hopes he can take on a job that can serve the community.