How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
10 years (?)
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Consultant in the field of Workplace Training and Organizational Development.
What was your highest level of education?
Earned College Bachelor Degree or higher.
What are the top three reasons why you value the SMC Emeritus Program?
- Keeps me engaged in learning
- Sense of community with peers
- No cost
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
- Be true to yourself
- Nurture relationships
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Keep learning and growing
How would your advice to your 50-year-old self differ?
Don't take non-essential things too seriously.
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
- Maintained a 40+ year self-employed career
- Maintained a 40+ year avocational art practice
- Have a good relationship with my daughter and her mother
- Maintained relatively good physical and mental well-being and a sense of humor
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Been actively engaged in my community
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because there are classes in a variety of subjects that support my interests taught by people who are engaging and professionals in their subject matter.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student is that it helps me organize my daily schedule and feel connected with others.