Homeless to Harvard: Teen talks "surreal" journey

Athena Capo-Battaglia and her mother went into the shelter system after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. But the pair never gave up on Athena’s education - and after she graduated with a perfect GPA, she was accepted to Harvard University. She just finished her first year, and is studying to become a neuroscientist. Michelle Miller reports on the teen’s “surreal” journey from homelessness to Harvard.
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[@davidellis5141]

She has a bright future. She kept hope alive. The human spirit prevailing here.

[@mgmassey174]

Bless her and all who struggle

[@SpiritofGod777]

Adversity has done her well... She is an inspiration for anyone. I hope you do a follow up story on her .. What a great smile... Keep dreaming and smiling... Good Job👍

[@patsylvest]

Athena... thanks for passing on your story to encourage others. You and your Mom are inspiring. Many good wishes to you both.

[@carlton2361]

Proud of her 😄

[@Moe-nm4nv]

Great mom and daughter team.

[@ivykaneshiro7554]

Wow !!!! What a challenging life for Mom and Daughter. Some people gets life so hard. Harder, especially for health wise. Dealing with cancer or any illness is such a struggle. So much ups and downs from day to day. Good Luck to you both and may your suffering days be ending soon.

[@Lisanne78RPM]

Wonderful story. Athena is someone who is going to make a very important contribution to the world we live in

[@victorsales5]

Beautiful story!

[@ericburton3255]

Powerful story!

[@berlianaaprilia7835]

Prouddddd

[@josesoto3711]

This is a police officer I support and admire and if you speak with her you can see the difference you can see it in her eyes and her smile the lost and the pain a d she been out there so she knows God bless you girl

[@laxale]

Warrior! ❤

[@gillowens24]

That so sad poor girl

[@heroncabo3756]

Parabéns.. mulher guerreira na proficion bom dia 🙏🙏🕊️🙏🙏🕊️

[@tamarasky2043]

I know what it felt like

[@heroncabo3756]

Grande cantora .. desejo p vcs um bom dia 🙏🙏🕊️ abençoado por Deus 🙏 jornalista.....

[@EternalDestiny48]

Beautiful but being homeless should not happen in America.. I hope the rich will contribute to good causes instead of buying art pieces for millions of dollars.. I hope we as a society can establish a program to prevent this type of sudden homelessness and poverty

[@pinpanar9]

talk about homeless problem to help more people!

[@skhan1776]

Kalesi...little chubby

[@misscharmcarm4066]

I hope it's hereditary.