The summer vacations have barely arrived, yet - in my head, I am already thinking about the fall. Even now, in my 34th year, I still start to get that back to school feeling around August time - what am I going to do in September?
Actually, I hope that feeling never goes away. Having had several careers - marketing, editing, writing - and the ongoing career of motherhood, I still find myself wondering what I will do "when I grow up." Will I ever end up teaching English? Will I ever write that novel? Will I be marketing myself and newly gained skilled for the rest of my days?
I hope so - because I believe that the constant acquisition of new skills is what keeps a person fresh - in mind and body. In this - the ever-changing global workplace of the twenty-first century, our best hope to keep up with life and the workplace is constant education. That is why I am such a fan of online education - be it a degree, diploma or certificate.
Of course no one said this would be easy. I know myself - with 2 school-age children and one toddler, a messy house and a second income to earn, there just are not enough hours in the day. It is a fast-paced life we are all living in the developed world, but technology is here to make some things easier.
I am lucky enough to spend most of my time at home with my children, and for those who are in established careers, it may seem more difficult to change direction. many online degrees such as MBAs, marketing, psychology, health administration and computer science are designed to use your existing skills to help you move into another field. Surely this is a good enough reason to go back to school.
If you are interested in going back to school - online or otherwise, there is plenty of information on this and sister sites. Enjoy your summer and - if you go back to school, enjoy your new future!
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