Stonebridge logo
  • Courses

    Course Categories

    Nursing Midwifery Health Professionals Social Science Medicine and Healthcare Professions Science Humanities Business and Management Social Work Education Health All Access to Higher Education
    Early Years Educator and Childcare Teaching Assistant
    Health and Social Care
    English and Maths Functional Skills
    Veterinary and Zoology Qualifications All Veterinary Science and Animal Care Qualifications
  • How it works
  • Help and support
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Access My Learning
Student Login

OR

Click here to login
Atom LMS Logo

Forgot Password?

  • Stonebridge Home
  • Our Blog
Our Blog
May 2, 2016

Go back to studying! There’s no age limit on learning

Written by Andy Martin
Go back to studying. Festival of learning logo

Have you heard the story of Cecelia Boarman, age 102?

She finally received her college degree in Kentucky 60 years after she started it! It’s never too late to graduate or to go back to studying,

Being recognised for your hard work feels good at any age. Our student Diane discovered just that when she decided to go back to studying:

“I have just passed my floristry exam with distinction and am over the moon with delight. It just goes to show that even at 58 years of age it’s never too late to study.”

Why go back to studying?

  • Connect with people that share your interests.
  • Stay up-to-date with online developments through interactive courses.
  • The range of courses and study options available is always increasing.
  • The right qualification can open up new career opportunities.
  • Research from the Alzheimer’s Society suggests that keeping your brain active as you age can delay Alzheimer’s disease.

What is The Festival of Learning?

So how do you find a topic that interests you? The Festival of Learning (previously Adult Learners’ Week) is a national celebration of lifelong learning. ‘Have a Go’ learning events are being held across the UK. You can also nominate inspirational learners to win awards and gain recognition for their success.

Find events near you

Have a go writing short fiction – Melton Mowbray

Gardening workshop – Carlisle

Chocolate making workshop – Southsea

Circus School – Falmouth

Explore more events

Can’t make it to the events?

Get involved with the Festival of Learning on social media using #lovetolearn. 

If you are inspired to go back to an old hobby, or take your career in a new direction, find a solution nearer to home. Distance learning is a great way to combine education with your day-to-day life. Completely flexible, it allows you to study when you want, at your own pace.

Browse our courses and find something that inspires you to go back to studying.

A-Z book of courses
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn


More from Learning Experience Make a change, Make a Difference

Festival of Learning

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Our Associations.

Skills & Education Group Access Access to Higher Education ncfe-logo Training Qualifications UK Innovate Awarding

What our customers think.

Trustpilot

Sign up to our Newsletter.

There's a whole lot happening at Stonebridge and in the world of learning. Sign up for our newsletter and you'll be among the first to know about it! All fields are required.

Stonebridge logo
Stonebridge Associated Colleges Limited is registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers: UK Provider Reference Number is 10006352.
Cookie policy | Data Protection and Privacy Statement
Content and Images © Stonebridge Colleges. All rights reserved, 2025.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 673930.

  • Privacy Notice
  • Careers
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Distance Learning Courses
  • Home Learning Courses
  • Home Study Courses
  • Blog
  • FREE when you enrol
  • Refer a Friend
  • TOTUM
Chat with us