{"id":6080,"date":"2016-05-02T09:40:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-02T08:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2021-11-26T09:18:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T09:18:58","slug":"go-back-to-studying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/learning-experience\/go-back-to-studying\/","title":{"rendered":"Go back to studying! There&#8217;s no age limit on learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you heard the story of Cecelia Boarman, age 102?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She finally <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-3531566\/Woman-102-finally-gets-college-degree-Brescia-University.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">received her college degree<\/a> in Kentucky 60 years after she started it! It&#8217;s never too late to graduate or to go back to studying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>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&#8217;s never too late to study.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why go back to studying?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connect with people that share your interests.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Stay up-to-date with online developments through interactive courses.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The range of courses and study options available is always increasing.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The right qualification can open up new career opportunities.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Research from the Alzheimer\u2019s Society suggests that keeping your brain active as you age can delay Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is The Festival of Learning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you find a topic that interests you? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.festivaloflearning.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Festival of Learning<\/a>&nbsp;(previously Adult Learners&#8217; Week) is a national celebration of lifelong learning. \u2018Have a Go\u2019 learning events are being held across the UK. You can also nominate inspirational learners to win awards and gain recognition for their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find events near you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have a go writing short fiction<\/strong> \u2013 Melton Mowbray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gardening workshop<\/strong> \u2013 Carlisle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chocolate making workshop<\/strong> \u2013 Southsea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circus School<\/strong> \u2013 Falmouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.festivaloflearning.org.uk\/have-a-go-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Explore more events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can\u2019t make it to the events?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get involved with the Festival of Learning on social media using&nbsp;<strong>#lovetolearn.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/a-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Browse our courses<\/a>&nbsp;and find something that inspires you to go back to studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/a-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses.png\" alt=\"A-Z book of courses\" class=\"wp-image-7249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses.png 690w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses-300x52.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;s never too late to graduate or to go back to studying, Being recognised for your hard work feels good at any age. 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