How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
Since 2008
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Teacher
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?
- Stimulating classes, favorite subject matters
- Feeling of belonging with my peers
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Enter life with enthusiasm and positivity and believe in yourself to learn and achieve your goals.
How would your advice to your 50-year-old self differ?
Embrace your life experience and choose to enjoy your favorite activities that bring you joy since you’ve lived long enough to discover them.
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
- Raising children that are positive, empathetic, and caring people, grateful partner in a long and satisfactory marriage,
- Successful career in teaching children,
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Taken joy out of life and being present
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because they offer a stimulating program and they supply an opportunity to look forward to satisfying experiences with my peers.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student that even in possible vulnerable times you can form a routine of happy involvement with others in discovery in a friendly atmosphere.