Success Stories from the Coursera Community - Learner Story: Coping with Cancer through a Love 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. “I want to learn new things because that’s what brings joy to my life,” says Harry. “And I want to interact with others who feel the same way. Coursera takes me to a place where there is no illness, no pain, no fear, and no frustration, sometimes for an hour, sometimes for a whole day. It is always time well spent.” ------ Coursera partners with more than 275 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this video with friends and colleagues looking to create new career possibilities. Visit Coursera at: https://bit.ly/46X30CH Unlock unlimited learning with a Coursera Plus subscription: https://bit.ly/48gBUHW Check out more from Coursera: @Coursera Connect with us: facebook.com/coursera twitter.com/coursera instagram.com/coursera tiktok.com/@coursera #CourseraPlus #Coursera #LearnWithoutLimits #OnlineLearning