Why I Hid My Homeschool Experience In College
Episode Description
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For years, Dr. Jonah Stewart kept his homeschool experience hidden—even after using it as a compelling part of his college applications. In this clip, Jonah talks about the assumptions and stereotypes surrounding homeschoolers, why he wanted to be judged on his own merits, and how he ended up separating his “homeschool” identity from the person he presented to classmates and professors. It’s a fascinating look at the complicated ways homeschool alumni can relate to their past once they enter adulthood.
Watch the full episode of Ex-Homeschoolers Club with Dr. Jonah Stewart for the complete story of his homeschool journey, transition to public school, college experience, and work in education research.
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Brief Summary
Guests discuss the challenges of revealing their homeschooling background in college and the stereotypes they faced.
Key points
- The Burden of Homeschooling. The speaker discusses the stigma and assumptions surrounding homeschooling.
- Navigating Identity. The speaker reflects on the desire to prove oneself beyond their homeschooling background.
- The Split Self. The speaker describes the division between their public persona and private identity.
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Episode highlights
- The Burden of HomeschoolingThe speaker discusses the stigma and assumptions surrounding homeschooling.“People make a lot of assumptions around home schooling.”0:46Sep 29, 2026
- Navigating IdentityThe speaker reflects on the desire to prove oneself beyond their homeschooling background.“I wanted to be judged as me, not with this kind of baggage.”2:04Sep 29, 2026
- The Split SelfThe speaker describes the division between their public persona and private identity.“I had split myself. This is my resume. This is me in the world.”3:19Sep 29, 2026





