About 1,500 students got their degrees on Saturday from the University of South Florida, and one student has already made quite a name for herself.

Danielle Steele is only 19 years old and the youngest USF student to graduate this year.

Steele got her degree in nursing and said she couldn't have done it without one very special person.

"My mom is my driving force, she is beyond amazing. She's, you see my cap? See? It says thank you mommy because she's been here with me along the way,” said Steele. “When I’m stressed, I call her and she just calms me down without even asking any questions."

Steele said she plans to get a PhD in nursing as well.