Last Wednesday, April 10th, the Life Course Scholars class went on our first LEG. I wasn’t able to come to class the previous week, so it was also my first time seeing my classmates again. On this day, we revisited the seniors at the Bayside Community Center. This time, we met across the street at the Thrive building. The majority of the class got to the location at 10 am, but due to logistical issues we had to wait a bit longer before beginning our LEG. Unfortunately, we were not able to participate in Zumba this time around. We began the activity by splitting up into groups of 4-5 students with each senior (there were not many there). My group talked to a senior man who was originally from the Philippines. He told us a variety stories, from the adventures of his college years to his experience in the armed forces, and even how he met his wife (who was also in the room at the time). With each story, he explained the lessons he learned and wanted to pass along to us. An example that comes to mind is his decision to go into real estate despite being educated as an engineer. Real estate gave him more flexibility in life and he found value in that. He emphasized finding a career that you both enjoy and allows you to enjoy your life. My group didn’t get to share much about ourselves with him, but I don’t think anyone minded. We all enjoyed his stories and the lessons he paired with them.
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