diff --git a/lib/pangea/learning_settings/pages/settings_learning.dart b/lib/pangea/learning_settings/pages/settings_learning.dart
index 76e4fd764..340b79597 100644
--- a/lib/pangea/learning_settings/pages/settings_learning.dart
+++ b/lib/pangea/learning_settings/pages/settings_learning.dart
@@ -127,7 +127,6 @@ class SettingsLearningController extends State<SettingsLearning> {
         context: context,
         future: () async => pangeaController.userController.updateProfile(
           (_) => _profile,
-          waitForDataInSync: true,
         ),
       );
       Navigator.of(context).pop();