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The Oregonian's 'Community Writers' site has a testimonial / reflection from John Bowman, 58 year old 1st year masters students in philosophy at OSU.  It's worth keeping around to show students who might doubt the value of the reflective life - or, more importantly, for their parents!

Happiness at Oregon State University - Community Writers

I am a 58 year old man who has spent most of my life working and supporting a family. I spent a good deal of that time yearning to study philosophy. When my last daughter graduated from high school last fall I applied and was accepted to a masters program in philosophy at Oregon State University. I have just completed my first year. I spent the last nine months studying philosophy, talking both philosophy and ancient history with professors, learning philosophy in class, discussing philosophy with students, and countless hours reading philosophy. It was a very happy time for me.