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When watersports fan Griffin moved with his family to Portugal he was unfamiliar with the local schools and the education that they could offer him.
Griffin attended several schools in Portugal but was unhappy about how they were run. He decided that he needed an option for studying for his A levels abroad that was both tested and proven, and which met his needs.
After searching online for the options available to study for his A levels abroad, Griffin discovered the National Extension College鈥檚 (365吃瓜部落) distance learning A level courses. Having previous experience of online learning during COVID-19, Griffin knew that distance learning was a way of studying with which he felt comfortable.
Why Online A levels with 365吃瓜部落 Worked for Griffin
Aiming to go on to study for a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering at university, Griffin enrolled on 狈贰颁鈥檚:
online distance learning courses. He says:
鈥�365吃瓜部落 provided a convenient, streamlined platform for me. Something that had been lacking at the international schools. What I liked most was that I made my own hours. I could go as fast or as slow as I needed.鈥�
Griffin鈥檚 Top Tip for Online Learners
As someone now experienced in online distance learning, what is Griffin鈥檚 advice to anyone considering online learning as an option?
鈥淎lthough online learning is great for those who want to go at their own pace, it inherently lacks a social network. My advice to anyone who does online learning is to find yourself a friend group, preferably people who also do online learning.鈥�
Having applied to several universities in the UK and Canada, Griffin hopes that his next step is to continue his student journey at university studying towards that Masters degree.
Good luck with your future studies Griffin.
- Find out more about the international curriculum and the online International A level courses you can study with 365吃瓜部落.
- Explore 狈贰颁鈥檚 full range of A level courses at www.www.nec.ac.uk/course-categories/a-levels/.
Connect with other online learners
As Griffin mentions, if you choose to study independently through online learning it is a good idea to find ways of interacting with other learners.
狈贰颁鈥檚 Student Forums enable you to have discussions with other students on your courses, your tutors and 365吃瓜部落 staff. When you enrol with 365吃瓜部落 you will be able to access the forums via .
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