August 07, 2026 bachelor insider
Jenn Tran Officially Graduates from PA School: ‘What a Journey It’s Been’
She’s a graduate!
Bachelor Nation fans watched as Jenn Tran searched for love on Season 21 of “The Bachelorette.”
As we learned during Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor,” Jenn had been in school pursuing her dream of becoming a physician assistant.
The former Bachelorette has been very open about wanting to return to school but had to take a break due to scheduling conflicts with “The Bachelorette” and “Dancing with the Stars.”
However, earlier last year, she moved back to Miami to continue her studies and shared a few months ago that she would be graduating this year.
And now, Jenn has taken to social media to announce that she has officially graduated from PA school!
The Bachelor Nation star shared stunning graduation photos online and opened up about what this journey has meant to her.
She said, “We did it!!! 💗🎓So many people have asked me, ‘Why?’ Why finish school when it would’ve been so easy to walk away for the opportunities that came along the way? But I always knew that beyond the online world, the one thing no one could ever take away from me was my mind.”
Jenn went on to share, “As a first-generation Vietnamese American, education was never just encouraged in my family—it was a privilege built on the sacrifices of those who came before me. Watching my parents create opportunities they never had taught me that knowledge is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself.”
The graduate stated that she wanted to prove to herself that opportunities and previous dreams can coexist at the same time.
“In a world that often celebrates going viral over growing, quick success over quiet discipline, and instant gratification over years of hard work, I wanted to make a different statement,” she said. “I wanted to prove, to myself more than anyone, that opportunities should never replace your dreams. They should expand them.”
Expressing the lesson she hopes others take from her journey, she said, “You don’t have to shrink yourself to fit into one box. You are allowed to be multidimensional. You are allowed to evolve. There is room for every part of who you are. This is more than a graduation. It’s a reminder that the work you do when no one is watching will always matter.”
Jenn also posted a highlight video of her time in PA school and reflected, “And what a journey it’s been 🥹”
Congratulations! We are so proud of Jenn and all of her hard work. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she continues to do!