Internet goes wild over 'young stud' Elon Musk’s nostalgic college snapshot

Internet goes wild over 'young stud' Elon Musk’s nostalgic college snapshot
During his time at the University of Pennsylvania, Elon Musk juggled studies in economics and physics, ultimately earning dual degrees in 1997 (Getty Images)

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA: Elon Musk’s recent stroll down memory lane has sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans swooning over a nostalgic college photo that captures the tech mogul during his formative years.

The founder of Tesla reflected on his time at the University of Pennsylvania while attending a rally with former president Donald Trump, who hinted that Musk could play a role in a future administration.



 

This trip down memory lane isn’t just a fond recollection; it’s part of Musk's ongoing advocacy efforts, including defending the First and Second Amendments through his PAC, which incentivizes voter engagement with a $47 reward program.

Elon Musk reflects on college years in Pennsylvania

During his time in Pennsylvania, Elon Musk juggled studies in economics and physics, ultimately earning dual degrees in 1997. The founder of SpaceX revealed, “Yup, I lived in Pennsylvania for three years,” in a recent social media post, highlighting his connection to the state that shaped much of his early ambitions.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) endorses Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is the first time that Trump has returned to Butler since he was injured during an attempted assassination on July 13th. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorses Republican presidential nominee, former president Donald Trump, during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

After graduation, Musk briefly enrolled in a PhD program at Stanford University but left just two days later, drawn by the promise of the burgeoning internet. It wasn’t long before he launched his first startup, Zip2, which he sold for over $300 million just four years later, setting the stage for his future ventures.

Internet goes wild over Elon Musk's college days photo

In a recent blast from the past, Elon Musk's nostalgic college snapshot has ignited a wave of admiration and lighthearted comments on social media. Users couldn’t help but reminisce about the young entrepreneur's humble beginnings.

"He was such a young stud haha," tweeted one X user.

"Just a kid and a college at a desk. So anybody can change the world if they put their mind to it.. thanks @elonmusk," said another.

"AMERICA LOVES THIS DUO!!" one person wrote.

"Love the Dredd shirt," added another.

"Amazing how far determination and vision can take you—those early years are just the beginning of building something extraordinary," one person remarked.

 

"When are we gonna get an Elon movie? Zuck has his Social Network one, we need an Elon version," another person said while gushing over the X owner.

"Awwww always smiling. Such a breath of fresh air," commented one individual.

"Those uni days must've been wild, Elon! Ready for a future where the government doesn't run our lives? Keep pushing for innovation, young man!" claimed a user.

"Elon was hottttt asf what," read one tweet.

"Absolutely darling photo! =^.^=," another netizen commented. 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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