Interested in becoming an Osteopath and don’t know where to start? A career as an Osteopath can be very rewarding if you are interested in the health and well being of others. Osteopaths take what is considered a more holistic approach to treating patients – looking for underlying causes of illness rather than just the…
Learning a second language can be daunting; however it widely accepted that practice is the key to learning a new language. Repetitive everyday use, the more you use it the faster you learn. What better way to do that then total immersion; actually living in the country that speaks the language you wish to learn…
There’s a lot of pressure on young people to choose a tertiary training option that will get them a degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. It’s thought that having a degree qualification is a pre-requisite for a high-paying or satisfying job. However in the modern working world, experience and…
Finance is a topic that isn’t necessarily taught in schools, yet is invaluable in running and managing our everyday lives. Many people reach adulthood without fully understanding concepts such as taxes, savings, investment and credit cards. Once you get into financial struggle, it can be extremely difficult to get out unless you learn to take…
There are numerous reasons why you may be forced to cease studying, and then want to pick it up at a later date. Life gets busy, work opportunities come up, or health emergencies can make it difficult to continue. There’s no reason why you can’t return to study once the situation has changed however, though…
Finding the time to continue your learning as an adult can be difficult. Unless you are setting aside large amounts of time to focus on it or living off savings, it generally needs to be fitted around whatever full time work you do – and this can be on top of taking care of a…
Even for teachers, it’s necessary to continue learning throughout your life and career. Finding more efficient methods of teaching, designing coursework, keeping students attention, testing and even the fundamentals of teaching theory equips you to get even better results from your pupils. Some teachers decide to go back for more formal education, but even without…
Whether you’re an adult who has emigrated to an English speaking country or a student completing an exchange, learning English can be a challenge when you have to do it outside your home country. It can be difficult and nerve-wracking working up the confidence to talk to native speakers, and sometimes courses and programs are…
There are many websites dedicated to adult learning, offering a range of learning programs in different areas and disciplines. Depending on what you need, you can be sure to find an inexpensive option that specifically targets your interests, study habits and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to pick up a few extra skills or to immerse…
When you’ve been out of study for a few years – or decades, even – getting back into the swing of things can feel challenging and even frustrating. As a student you develop certain habits that make it easier to focus, and of course you also have less demands on your time and can make…