Mom went to first grade and became the best student in her class. She did not go to second grade since her father did not want her to. She went to third grade and again got the best grades after not going for a year. After fourth grade, her father did not let her go to school any more. He did not want her to be mingling with boys. He got her a tutor and teaching her at home.

He taught her old books (四書五經). She was a good student. She could recite the entire 論語 with perfect 之乎者也.

Due to wars, she never got any diploma in China after attending many schools for short periods.

She finally arrived Taipei and got a degree in nursing.