Our Students & Graduates In Their Words

"My investment in this program has returned 100 times its value! Even as the world was plunged into darkness by the pandemic, it only took one click every morning to open this program, brighten my heart, and propel me forward into a future of hope. If only more people around the world could be exposed to Tal's exceptional expertise, knowledge, and love! Despite its material wealth, Japan is known for its high rate of youth suicide. Many Japanese tend to take matters too seriously, and do not know how to enjoy life, as I did not. The number of people suffering from depression has also skyrocketed in recent years. I believe Japanese would benefit enormously from Tal's wisdom. To convey the value of HSA I will be opening my own Happiness Center this month. My first group of university students have already signed up."

"I could not thank Tal enough for giving me access to this unique course and contributing in many ways to getting me closer to my life goal. This opportunity in and of itself helped me rebuild my self-confidence and self-worth. With this certificate, I see my possibilities open up, I can quantify my knowledge in the field of happiness science, and I can be accepted by the common man as being worthy of my teachings. During these studies, I learned many psychological interventions that shall permit me to build up effective happiness programmes, I met numerous wonderful people with whom I've now built a group held together by strong friendship, and I'm part of the renowned HSA club which foresees the prosperous evolution of the Happiness movement - one in which I'm happy to receive and bring in my humble and sparkling contribution from Africa."

I flew from Shanghai to New York for graduation—and it was absolutely worth the journey. As a mother of two, I joined the Master of Arts in Happiness Studies to become a better parent, and I’ve grown into so much more: a coach, a community leader, and someone who now supports other moms on their own journeys. The program challenged me, yes—but it was joyful. I loved the content, and even the 10 hours a week felt manageable because I believed in what I was learning. This wasn’t just an academic degree—it was personal transformation. I apply what I’ve learned every day, from my parenting to the workshops I now lead. Happiness is not abstract—it’s the fabric of daily life, and this program taught me how to live that truth fully. What surprised me most was the sense of connection. Weekly webinars, learning groups, and the retreat helped me form deep relationships with people across the world. The retreat, in particular, allowed me to turn knowledge into practice—and I’m still using the exercises months later. The professors were encouraging and kind, always making me feel supported, even when I was unsure about the tech. Now, as the program ends, I’m already looking back at the materials, not because I have to—but because I want to. I told my husband just the other day: this experience has been one of the most valuable things I’ve done. Truly, this journey has been worthwhile.