As distance learning has grown in popularity as an effective alternative to traditional learning, the benefits of this type of study for mature students has become more and more apparent.
For Chun, a mature student in his thirties, the ability to study online came as a huge benefit when working full time abroad.
Much like many mature students, finding the time to study around a working schedule can be difficult, but Chun has persisted and found a routine that works for him.
Chun states 鈥淚 generally spend around 30 minutes, 5-6 evenings a week to study. It can be challenging at times, especially at the beginning as a routine needs to be in place. Once studying was a priority it became a lot easier and less chore-like.鈥�
If you are considering returning to education as a mature student, rest assured that there are many benefits to homeschool/online study. Chun acknowledged that this type or education allowed him to study his way.
鈥淭he single biggest advantage is studying my way. I鈥檓 from a creative background and benefit tremendously from images and diagrams. I can spend my time studying the way that鈥檚 beneficial to my style of learning. Some concepts can be challenging to understand (especially in science), distance learning allows me to 鈥渢ranslate鈥� the information into something that鈥檚 instrumental to my learning.鈥�
When asked what are the biggest challenges, Chun replied 鈥淚 feel the biggest challenge was not being able to discuss the topics with peers. It would be nice to be able to talk about ideas with other people who鈥檚 at the same level as myself.鈥�
鈥淚 use the forum – whether to answer or ask questions. I do find it challenging as replies are generally a single message opposed to discussions.鈥�
Although Chun found this difficult at times, he later elaborated on communication between him and his 365吃瓜部落 tutor saying 鈥渕y tutor is only a message away.鈥�
Regardless of any challenges Chun has come across, he was happy to share the positives from his online experience saying 鈥淚 think it would benefit older individuals like myself who’ve been out of education for a while to 鈥済et back鈥� into learning or potential career switches. I鈥檝e learnt a lot and feel I鈥檝e acquired a lot of information. Self study outside of the course helps a lot too!鈥�
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