Missy Willis | From Unschooling To Exams

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition of unschooled teens into formal education and how they maintain their curiosity and confidence.

What happens when unschooled teens meet college systems, exams, and external expectations? Jesper and Cecilie Conrad speak with Missy Willis about how adolescents raised with freedom step into formal learning without losing curiosity or confidence. The conversation follows family transitions, changing homes, and the moment when rigor and motivation finally align. 🗓️ Recorded November 4, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain 🔗 Relevant links https://letemgobarefoot.substack.comhttps://letemgobarefoot...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cecilie Conrad, Jesper Conrad

Guest: Missy Willis

Topics covered

• unschooling
• college systems
• adolescents
• formal learning
• curiosity
• motivation

Keywords

• unschooling
• exams
• college
• adolescents
• learning
• motivation
• curiosity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tarragona, Spain

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