The Curiosity Compass: Find Your Next Learning Adventure!

Continuous learning helps to stimulate the mind and keep us all vibrant. Not only does learning something new make you sharper, it helps to make you more fascinating person!  Your curiosity is a powerful tool for growth, discovery, and staying engaged with the world around you. Whether you’re looking to develop a new skill, explore a fresh passion, or simply challenge yourself in new ways, learning doesn’t have an age limit—it’s a lifelong adventure!

This short quiz is designed to help you uncover your learning style, interests, and next great educational pursuit. Are you drawn to hands-on experiences, deep dives into books, or digital learning? Do you thrive in social settings, or do you prefer independent exploration? Your answers will help guide you toward exciting opportunities that align with your natural curiosity and lifestyle.

Let’s get started and discover what’s next on your learning journey! Answer 5 quick questions to discover a surprising new skill or hobby to try — perhaps one you might not have considered before! Grab a pen (or your phone notes) and keep track of your answers.

What’s your ideal way to spend a free afternoon?

A) Exploring a new neighborhood or bookstore.
B) Watching a cool documentary or TED Talk.
C) Trying a DIY project or hands-on activity.
D) Playing a game, solving a puzzle, or debating ideas.

Which skill would impress your friends the most?

A) Knowing random facts about everything.
B) Cooking an exotic meal from scratch.
C) Being able to draw, dance, or make music.
D) Speaking a new language fluently.

What’s your biggest learning challenge?

A) I get bored easily—I need excitement!
B) I don’t have enough time to commit.
C) I’m afraid I won’t be good at it.
D) I don’t know where to start!

If you had to teach something tomorrow, what would it be?

A) A fun party trick or life hack.
B) A hidden talent I’ve never shared.
C) A creative skill like storytelling or photography.
D) A problem-solving technique or strategy.

What’s your dream way to learn?

A) Through travel and real-world experiences.
B) By doing hands-on experiments and challenges.
C) In a relaxed, expressive environment.
D) With structure, apps, and goal setting.

Now, find your Learning Adventure! 

Mostly A’s? → Urban Explorer Challenge!

• Try “Everyday Anthropology” by people-watching and writing mini-stories.

• Visit a local museum, and take notes as if you're the curator!

• Join a city-wide scavenger hunt or hidden history tour.

Mostly B’s? → Kitchen Science & Cooking Experimentation!

• Make your own fermented food (kimchi, sourdough, kombucha).

• Host a “mystery ingredient” cook-off with friends.

• Learn about molecular gastronomy and try making foams, spheres, or edible mist!

Mostly C’s? → Creative Reboot Challenge!

• Doodle one object a day for a week—no skill required!

• Try “song journaling” — write a mini soundtrack for your day.

• Take one random photo daily, then make up a short story about it.

Mostly D’s? → Brain Boost Quest!

• Try to learn a phrase in a new language every day.

• Challenge yourself to solve 5 riddles before bed.

• Play chess or an online logic puzzle game for 10 minutes a day.

Final Challenge? Share & Stay Accountable! Tell someone what you’re trying, post it on social media, or find an online group doing the same thing. I thought I would get mostly C’s but as it turned out, I got mostly D’s. So if you’re like me, and you’re surprised by your result, explore and let curiosity guide you! (I’ll have both C & D please 😊.)