Homeless to Harvard: Teen speaks out about her journey

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Published 2019-06-11

One teen's journey to college took an unexpected path. Athena Capo-Battaglia was living in a homeless shelter with her mom when she found out she earned a full ride to Harvard University. Michelle Miller has her story.

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All Comments (21)

@glennanderson4554 5 years ago

It's not easy rising from the depths of poverty and becoming stable and productive. I love this young woman's story because I lived her childhood too. The best part of experiencing and surviving poverty is you never look down on children that are in it and will always help them reach their potential.
@marialongoria8774 5 years ago

You are truly a inspiration, and really special person!!
@prakashmuthukanniayan1892 5 years ago

Thank you CBS for posting an inspirational video. Regardless of her odds, she smiles back with such a beautiful confidence. She is incredible
@prorican2749 5 years ago

Bless her heart ❤️ good luck. 👍
@ahmedjallohr1341 5 years ago

Truly inspiring
@rasul407 5 years ago

I respect her a lot for taking care of her mom! Best of luck sister. May Allah keep your health in good shape. 🙏🏻
@JayJay-wb4mv 5 years ago

hard work paid off congratulation and well done all the best for the future ❤👏
@TheMrcookieninja 4 years ago

Good luck and keep on smiling!
@NB-ky5ol 5 years ago

She’s incredible.
@unfocusedsenior8002 5 years ago

Sweet girl. Good luck!!
@Chriskros1984 5 years ago

She is beautifull from the inside and out
@Rosalyn_Damiana 1 year ago

She’s so special man ❤️
@SchwannOltorain141 5 years ago

The best part about her is that she is so down to Earth. Not a ego maniac narcissist like most Harvard undergrads.
@ultron2099 4 years ago

she and Liz Murray should get together and compare notes.
@keithmichaels1686 5 years ago

Where’s her father?
@drewzifer 5 years ago

Another person who would be a better President.
@POOK-E 5 years ago

I wanna holla at you girl!
@goyitog651 5 years ago

She is cute
@ilial9683 5 years ago

congrats girl way to go show's that not all Americans are pot heads, crazy, lazy etc...
@doanhdiephai6342 3 years ago

She looks like Miley Cyrus.