At 55, Carol Buzard is proving it’s never too late to chase a dream. After working as a CNA straight out of high school, Carol always aspired to become a nurse—but life had other plans. With the support of her husband, children, and a friend who encouraged her to “go for it,” Carol enrolled at Community College of Beaver County to finally pursue the career she once put on hold. Drawn to the college’s reputable nursing program and supportive environment, Carol found not just an education, but a second family. She thrives on the energy of learning alongside younger students and credits her instructors for encouraging her every step of the way. With graduation on the horizon, she’s taking with her memories full of laughter, perseverance, and the unshakable belief that it’s never too late to begin again.