The Economic Times

Paralysed in a car crash, this US Army veteran rebuilt his life and graduated seven years later earning petroleum engineering degree

Army veteran Rocky Fernandez earned his petroleum engineering degree seven years after a car crash. He overcame paralysis, hospital stays, and medical setbacks to return to education. Support from the Houston VA and vocational services aided his academic journey. Fernandez adjusted to life with paralysis while managing health challenges and studies. He now prepares for a career in petroleum engineering after years of hard work.