For more than 20 years, Oregon Humanities has made a series of college classes available for free to people who either may not be able to afford higher education, or who never saw themselves as a student. The classes are called “Humanity in Perspective,” and provide an interdisciplinary exploration of art, literature, culture and philosophy. Students can earn up to nine college credits from Bard College, a program partner, along with the Clemente Course in the Humanities, and Portland State University. But Rozzell Medina, who directs the program, says the purpose is not about jump starting or furthering academic goals. The classes are also available for those who simply want to learn more about a topic and engage with other members of the community. We talk with Medina and former student Luis Medina (no relation) about these free classes and what they offer.