Great schools and training programs offer learning opportunities that go far beyond the syllabus. We asked some amazing folks from the community to share stories from their educational journey with us.

Leanne Thomas

Let me start by saying that fitness trainings are completely different from one program to another, and while there is accreditation given to programs who apply for it and go the extra mile to receive certification, all training programs are not made equal. To be a great instructor, I think there needs to be a blend of anatomical education, relatability, enthusiasm, and musicality to guide a class where the student can cut-off mentally, and be led safely through challenges. Read more>>

Ashley Makan

Studying Birth Psychology changed my life. It changed the way I connect with myself, with my partner, the way I parent my child, and the way I interact with others around me. I never expected that! What I love most about this subject is that it’s not specific to families moving through pregnancy. This information benefits anyone who’s ever been born! By exploring this material in curiosity we can bring massive change to our personal experiences and those of our children, and their children. It’s such empowering material that has a unique benefit to anyone at any stage in their lives. Read more>>

Cris Adame

I attended SouthWestern College for junior college there I join the cross country team and met amazing coach and other athletes I loved the enviroment, I never run before and joined xc team so I can become a better cyclist. During the time I was racing nationals for Mountain Bike and needed to do some extra training. After two seasons at SWC I got offers from different universities to run cross country and track. Read more>>