Furthering your education at any point in your life is extremely rewarding and can open many doors in both your professional and personal life. By taking a few classes you can learn new skills and meet new interesting people.
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Interested in a career in horticulture?
Got a green thumb? Love getting out in the gardening and growing plants? Maybe you’re passionate about growing your own fruit and vegetables. Maybe floral arranging is something that interests you.
Lifelong learning resources that everyone can tap into
With the Internet and its limitless resources at our disposal, everyone can be a lifelong learner these days, as long as they have a reliable Internet connection and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone. From free online courses to websites and even apps that promote the learning of a second language, there is an… Read more »
Factors to consider if you’re thinking about returning to study as an adult
If you’re an adult who is thinking about returning to study, whether it’s a short course, certificate, diploma or degree, know that you’re not alone. Here in Australia, more and more adults are returning to study, whether to advance their careers, help them to get a better job, or even to change careers altogether.
How much sleep should you be getting to function at your best?
Sufficient rest and sleep is crucial to our body and mind’s ability to function effectively. Particularly for adults who are returning to study, many, if not most of you, will be juggling several major commitments, such as work and family, on top of your studies.
Improve your listening! Here are 7 tips on how to be a better listener
Listening is an important life skill, not just in terms of becoming a better learner, but also in terms of making you a more effective employee, friend and all round person. Listening is not the same as hearing; you can hear something without actually listening to it – that is, without actually engaging with what… Read more »
5 lifestyle habits that will boost your brainpower during the day
While it goes without saying that adequate rest, regular exercise and a healthy diet go a long way towards ensuring that our brains are functioning at their best, when it comes to boosting our brainpower and memory, there is more that we can do.
Top 5 tips for writing your resume
If you’re applying for a job, you want to make sure that you give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding, and it all begins with your resume.
You’re never too old! Here are 5 lessons that adults can learn from kids
Have you ever looked at a child and admired their creativity, sense of wonder and enthusiasm? Growing up might be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t learn a thing or two from the children around us.
The many benefits of lifelong learning
Technological advances make lifelong learning accessible to most members of the community. Despite this, many people do not prioritise learning
5 practical steps to help you become a lifelong learner
So you want to be a lifelong learner – congratulations! Lifelong learning is a wonderful thing to aspire to, and the benefits extend far beyond your job and career into your personal and social life.
Tips to help you study more effectively as an adult
Going back to school as an adult can be both exciting and daunting. Unlike those earlier years, adulthood generally comes with more commitments, such as work and family, which compete for your time and energy. That being said, there are a number of strategies you can adopt to help you study more effectively as an… Read more »
Keeping curiosity alive – how to do it and the benefits of doing so
Keeping jadedness and cynicism at bay is a good place to start, but if you are looking to keep your curiosity alive, the best examples around are often children. Believe it or not, according to studies done in the UK, young children were thought to ask between 300 and 400 questions a day, with four… Read more »
7 time management tips for adults who are returning to study
Returning to study is a big commitment, particularly for adults who, more often than not, are also juggling a variety of other responsibilities including work and family. For them, effectively managing their time is one of their biggest challenges and sacrifices frequently have to be made. If you are returning to study as an adult,… Read more »
7 easy ways to get back into learning
There are many ways to learn as an adult. Here are 7 of them:
The top 10 foods you should eat to enable your brain to perform at its peak
As the saying goes, we are what we eat. The benefits to eating right are manifold, ranging from weight control and general wellbeing to even your brain’s ability to function at its best.
How to excel in the classroom as an adult learner
Returning to study as an adult can be a scary experience. But there are many benefits to being a mature-age learner. Not only are you making an important investment in your future; you also contribute valuable skills, knowledge and experience to the classroom.
7 well known figures that didn’t let disability prevent them from learning, living and succeeding
Here are 7 well known people who didn’t let a disability prevent them from learning and, more importantly, living their life and succeeding.
Tips for returning to study as an adult
Learning is a lifelong process, and there’s no reason to stop studying just because you’ve reached a certain age. For many adults, returning to study is an important and necessary step towards a better job or career advancement. Even though it might seem like a major, rather daunting step, it’s often a worthy investment, with… Read more »
Quizzy capers
According to the journal Science, doing quizzes can actually help you to learn better. Doing quizzes helps motivate people to “want to” learn. So are you motivated? OK great, give this quiz a go for a bit of quizzical fun.
How to ask the right questions to maximise learning
The ability to ask questions when learning something new is a very useful skill to have as an adult learner. It can assist you to clarify new concepts and accelerate your learning. When you ask questions in a group learning environment, not only do you show that you are engaging with the topic that is… Read more »
Top 10 learning benefits for adult learners
Learning as an adult can change your life. Here are some of the reasons you should check out a Learn Local near you today.