Ynés Mexia enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, beginning her training in botany.
On September 23, 1921, Ynés Mexia took a significant step in her life's journey by enrolling at the University of California, Berkeley. At the age of 51, she shifted her focus from social work to the study of botany. This bold move into the academic world of science was unconventional for women of her era, especially for someone of her age. This decision marked the beginning of her remarkable contribution to the world of botany, proving that passion and dedication know no age limit.