For Cal Lutheran student Wilbert Ac, graduating is something he didn’t previously believe he could achieve.
"Growing up in a poor neighborhood, and then as well having a learning disability and being a special ed, and being told most of my life that I wouldn't really be able to go to college because of all my limitations...it's kind of a huge accomplishment," said Ac.
His father passed away when he was a young teen, and the communications major is the first person in his community to earn a bachelor’s degree.
"The reason why I chose to do a film emphasis is because, as a kid growing up, going to the movie theater was one of my bonding experiences with my father. It's the place where I feel the closest to him," said Ac.
"I want to show kids in my situation that it is possible to make it out of whatever situation you are in," he added.
Editor's note: Cal Lutheran holds KCLU's license.
