Texas Tech University

First-Generation Student Redefines What is Possible for Herself at Age 19

After graduating with a bachelor’s in sport management, Aysha Doucet is preparing to work toward a master’s in human resource management.

Jacob Gordon | June 26, 2025

The sun’s rays start to peek through the vast Lubbock horizon. Aysha takes her time, meticulously steaming out the wrinkles of her gown as her eyes well up with would-be tears.

“Graduating college was all I ever wanted to do since I was a little girl,” Aysha reflected. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to graduate with their bachelor’s degree at 19, and I’m very fortunate to have received mine at such a young age.”

As a high school student, Aysha completed several college courses, even graduating with an associate degree before earning her high school diploma. Her goal wasn’t to just earn a bachelor’s degree; she wanted to earn one as efficiently as possible.

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