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Coursera: Learner Story: The Joy of Learning
Harry Smith has seized every opportunity to learn—whether for personal growth or professional advancement—during his fifty-year career. Now, facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis, he turns to Coursera for joy, community, and a connection to the top-tier university experience he’s always dreamed of. Here’s Harry’s story: I suppose everyone has a different way of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But one thing that we almost certainly share is a desire to use our remaining time wisely. In my case, that means never missing a chance to learn and grow. Throughout my fifty-year career, I took advantage of every training opportunity. If my employer offered in-house training, I signed up. If they didn’t offer their own training, I took advantage of tuition reimbursement. If they didn’t offer tuition reimbursement, I paid for evening classes at a local college myself. Despite this dedication, I always thought I had missed out on the experience of…