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For about 20 years, Carolyn has participated in classes at ��������’s , a continuing education program for learners ages 50 and over.

Her positive experience as a Weekend College student and later, as a graduate student, at �������� defined her view of her own abilities.

“I just had such a pleasant experience at the college,” she said. “The instructors cared about us. They would coach you along with your assignments if you were having problems. I realized that this is possible: you can have a full-time job and a family and still do this, so it just motivated me to stay on.”

Her love for �������� grew while she pursued a master’s degree in business. In graduate school, she found the students to be just as encouraging as the professors.

“We were all at a point in our lives where we had pretty busy jobs,” she said. “If one of us missed a class, somebody else would record it for us. We just helped each other in that way.”

She will never forget how that support made such a difference in helping her to succeed. ��������’s warm environment inspires Carolyn’s desire to give to the university today.

After her retirement, Carolyn returned to �������� and joined the Renaissance Institute. In addition to taking classes, she especially enjoys the institute’s educational and social excursions to museums and restaurants around Baltimore.

“They have a lot of activities like museum trips and restaurant outings, so there’s lots of  
opportunities to form friendships. It’s a great program,” she said.

Thirty-five years after her graduation with a bachelor’s degree, Carolyn’s �������� story is still being written. She continues to thrive at the place that gave her the confidence and motivation to realize her dreams in education.

WHY I GIVE: Spend some time on the campus and meet some of the people. See how strongly you believe in what the university is doing.