There’s a common idea that once you retire…
That’s it. Slow down, fill your time, keep busy.
These lot clearly didn’t get the memo.
Not a “Retirement Club”
At the University of La Laguna, older students are showing up with a different mindset:
They’re not there to pass time…
They’re there to actually learn.
Subjects like:
- Astronomy
- Microbiology
- Maths
- Botany
Not exactly light reading.
Who’s Turning Up
And it’s not beginners either.
In many cases, you’ve got:
- Engineers
- Accountants
- Professionals with decades of experience
People who’ve already had full careers… and still want more.
It Works Both Ways
What’s interesting is how the classes run.
It’s not just lecturers talking…
There’s proper discussion, debate, and shared experience.
Sometimes the students have more real-world knowledge than the people teaching.
A Different Kind of Motivation
For some, it’s about unfinished business.
For others, it’s just curiosity that never went away.
And for a few… it’s a personal challenge.
Not to prove anything to anyone else… just to themselves.
More Than Just Classes
It’s not all lectures either:
- Trips to libraries
- Group activities
- Shared meals
It ends up becoming a mix of learning and social life… but without losing the main focus.
Why It Matters
Staying mentally active isn’t just a nice idea…
It genuinely makes a difference.
And this is one of the better ways to do it.
Worth Thinking About
Most people assume learning has a deadline.
These students clearly don’t.
And looking at it… they’ve probably got the right idea.