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Now that’s a trend I would love to see taking place in India. I know many of my Emoha elders keep telling me that I want to learn this and try that and enjoy the engagement events at Emoha where they get to update and upgrade their knowledge. Imagine the diversity quotient in an ISB class of 2044 when Saumyajit Roy would love to rejoin academia and complete his childhood dream of getting his PhD much like his favourite Dadubhai Dr Rabindranath Ray, a famous scientist of his time in Calcutta. (I prefer calling the city so..!!) Lady Hislop should inspire everyone in their 40s to 100s and beyond that life is not what is over but what is remaining. “For a long time, it has been assumed that brain plasticity peaks at young age and then gradually decreases as one gets older. This is also underscored by the expression that one cannot teach an old dog new tricks, implying that people who have become used to doing things in a particular way will not easily abandon their habits and change their behavior. Interestingly, thanks to tremendous advances in medical imaging techniques for assessment of brain structure and function, mounting evidence for lifelong brain plasticity has been generated over the past years.” (Reference Aging and brain plasticity - Lisa Pauwels, Sima Chalavi, and Stephan P. Swinnencorresponding) What does that mean? It means as you age you can pick up new skills. Its just that the way you pick up these skills has to be different from how it was when you fit into a 26 inch belt size. Older adults need to have focused sessions with fewer learning outcomes with more focused context, and can reach same or more level of outcomes. Love this brave new world 🌍 coping to live with 1 in 5 going to become an elder. Are you listening 👂?

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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo

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Quite amazing. What a resilience & passion! Great inspiration. Thanks Saumyajit Roy for the superb post.

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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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Brain Expansion, Inspiring! An Excellent example of tenacity, dedication, drive, motivation, courage, determination, and commitment towards achieving something you set your mind to do in life, regardless of how “old” or how “young” you actually may be or feel?~For Virginia to be able to re-engage at such a level as Stanford University’s Graduate School or any institution for that matter 83 years later, is truly remarkable indeed. I’d say she is a new, yet old generational “Founder” of “Inspirational Resolve Incorporated” and worthy of a VC’s Capital Investment 💵 to say the least, and to teach a “Master’s Class” on actually becoming a Master of “Education”. No need for a quick IPO for ROI, enough returns on attendance level in the very “first class” room booked! Speaking of booked?📕…Another worthwhile investment is to get her story written ✍️ down pronto, Ai 🤖 version to save precious time and resources, the research 🔬 is already completed.👍 Great Stanford University Eye Awakening Post by Sequoia Capital’s Partner, Konstantine Buhler .~ I wonder if her secret brain 🧠 sauce is her middle name, “Ginger”?🫚~Hmmm.🧐~Wow!~Amazing.🤩-First Book-ings: Oprah, Today Show, Nightly News-for Star-⭐️-ters!💵
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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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🌟 Hey LinkedIn Network 🌟 Yesterday, the incredible Virginia "Ginger" Hislop showed us all how to age gracefully—and hilariously—by graduating from Stanford at 105! 🎉👩🎓 Ginger’s journey started in 1936 when her biggest worry was finding her next pair of saddle shoes. She was all set to nab her degrees when her boyfriend George got whisked away to WWII. So, what did Ginger do? She put her dreams on hold, got married, and conquered life. Eighty-three years later, Ginger waltzed back into Stanford like she owned the place. She strolled across that stage, diploma in hand, with a cheer squad of grandkids roaring behind her. "My goodness," she said, "I’ve waited a long time for this." And boy, she has taught us some lessons along the way: 1. Never Give Up**ll: Ginger turned a brief 83-year hiatus into a triumphant return, proving that it's never too late to finish what you started. 2. Embrace Life's Twists: From World War 2 to modern-day tech, Ginger has rolled with the punches. Flexibility and a good sense of humor are her secret weapons. 3. Lifelong Learning: Ginger's cap and gown moment shows us that learning is a journey, not a destination. At 105, she's just getting started! Here's to Ginger, an inspiration, a legend, and the coolest graduate around. Let's all take a page out of her book and keep our spirits high and our goals in sight. #GingerGoals #NeverTooLate #Inspiration #LifelongLearning #StanfordGraduate #AgeIsJustANumber
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How inspiring! It's never too late to achieve your dreams. Congratulations Ginger Hislop! 🎉 And: We can still positively impact others' lives when life changes our journey direction. Leaning into our opportunities can help build our resilience and leadership qualities. Now your turn: What inspired you today? #womeninleadership #womenintech
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Salute to Ma'am Hislop; can't imagine the courage she found to do this and the energy at this age. But what concerns me is... We don't have enough seats for the youth population in eminent institutes (except for a few so called top private universities, which always have a few seats available. They are always closing admissions in 5 days with scholarships of up to 100% 😂). Securing a seat for a passionate person to pursue a degree is very difficult 😔. But I can't blame it entirely, as our nation doesn't even have institutes of such renown—it doesn't even exist at that time when pursued her Bachelor's. We have grown a lot, and we need to grow more 📈. Stanford University has an acceptance rate of 4%, even after being ranked the 6th best university according to QS World University Rankings. I don't think there's a need to mention any Indian institute in comparison 🤷♂️. PS: Yes, we are growing and doing well, but at what pace & what cost also matter —especially in education and health .
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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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I truly resonate with this message; it fills my heart with warmth and happiness - here are my key takeaways: 1. Always persevere and complete what you begin 2. Keep an open mind and continue to seek knowledge 3. Keep striving and reaching for new heights #neverstoplearning #keepclimbing
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Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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