Former Inmate Earns Online Admiration After Graduating w/ Criminology Degree in Bukidnon
A former inmate from Bukidnon has inspired many after graduating with a degree in Criminology.
Recently, Facebook user Clyde Ventic, a former inmate is now celebrating a new chapter in life. He is now wearing a graduation cap instead of a prison uniform. The post garnered praise and admiration from the online community.
Josef Von Clyde A. Ventic looked back on his past, admitting the mistakes he made. But instead of letting those mistakes define him, he chose to turn his life around. With determination and faith, he worked hard to rebuild his dreams.
Despite the challenges of being a former inmate, Clyde proudly introduced himself as a Criminology graduate. He shared that the journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Completing his degree became a symbol of his second chance a fresh start.
He was a part of Batch Dilaab, class of 2024-2025 in Valencia Colleges, Bukidnon.
Here is the full post:
“Fearless to be tagged as a former inmate and wears this mark with pride. That I survived. And I should make the most out of this experience—make it as a reminder that I am human, once erred, and learned. The inspiration to find my lost self, rebuild a broken dream, and hope again.
I am Josef Von Clyde A. Ventic, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology graduate, a former jailbird— and still a work in progress. Head bowed, like a willing ox, and submitted to the fact that I was once an offender. God is with me in this journey.
~ Batch Dilaab
Class of 2024-2025
Valencia Colleges (Bukidnon) Inc.”
In another post, a female student in graduation toga visits inmate father
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
