After spending two semesters in Walden Universities Online Ph.D. in Public Health program, my life changed. I now believe that learning is very intimate and students must be able to express themselves in a supportive environment. An educational program should nurture and value every student, while providing a challenge. Walden University has helped me find the voice that was silenced by the traditional academic demands of the brick and mortar setting. Walden forced me to look at myself and define what I think is important. My online experience has made me a more inquisitive and compassionate person. I frequently wonder about the academic passions of others.