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.

Lisa Schlosberg

I often think about an impactful educational experience I had while studying for my Master’s Degree in Social Work at New York University. In one of my advanced human behavior classes, the professor would occasionally split the class into small groups and present case studies for us to discuss together. Read more>>

Natalia Lazo

Attending trainings are a normal part of most jobs. Even though I am in the business of wellness and positivity, I have plenty of rough mornings where my motivation isn’t at its peak. I was having a day like this recently on a day I was scheduled to attend a work training. The commute would double my morning travel time, and the traffic made my sleepy mood even more aggravated. Read more>>

Shawnti Refuge

In my training to be a Certified Lifestyle Coach, I learned to listen & to see things from another person’s perspective. I learned that it is important for a person to be heard and supported. They don’t always want an opinion or advice, but just a non-judgmental ear to listen. Read more>>

Kim Trimmer

I had always wanted to engage in a helping profession. After bouncing around various occupations, I left that my position as an elementary school counselor to take some time to figure out what was the direction my heart was pointing toward. During this time I took my first yoga teacher training course. While completing that first training, I felt pretty clearly that I’d found what I was meant to do in this life. Read more>>