Image sourceOne of the best things you can do for yourself, no matter where you are or what you are currently doing with your life, is invest in your education. It doesn’t matter whether you’re working in a high-flying job or you’re just starting out, the more you know, the more opportunities will come to you and the more successful you will be, and since there has never been more opportunity to upgrade your education, there really is no excuse not to.
Here are some tips that can help you upgrade your education wherever you are in life:
Invest in High-Speed Internet
If you have a good internet connection and a device that enables you to get online, your options for upgrading your information are almost unlimited. In fact, the relatively small cost of high-speed internet could be the best investment you ever make for yourself.
Of course, this point only stands if you actually bother to get online and use the many free resources available to start learning. Websites like the Khan Academy offer free courses in everything from basic math to complex biochemistry, and there are many other sites that offer courses on everything imaginable.
It is also possible to get official qualifications like an engineering management masters or a Bachelor’s in English via online distance courses for a fraction of the cost of campus courses, enabling you to take your education further and find work you love without having to move home or give up your job.
Buy Books
Of course, you don’t have to go hi-tech to increase your knowledge. Books are the oldest, and arguably still one of the best ways to increase your knowledge. The best way to become a well-rounded, intelligent person is to read on a wide range of topics from science and technology to the history of the world. Don’t forget the classics of fiction either – they have countless insights on the human condition to offer.
Subscribe to Magazines
Magazines may seem a bit 20th Century, but many of them can be read online, and publications like The New Scientist tend to curate some of the most informative and compelling articles available to read. They’re a real investment in your education.
Take an Evening Course
If you’ve always wanted to know more about the mechanics of your car, or your dying to learn to program, there is a good chance that your local community college or learning center will be running a course that matches your interests. Not only are evening courses a great way to upgrade your education, but they’re good for meeting new people and expanding your horizons too.
Podcasts
Podcasts aren’t just for entertainment. Sure, many of them are a blast to listen to, but there are lots of podcasts that combine entertainment with education for a unique experience. Listening to something like Radiolab or The Infinite Monkey Cage will expand your knowledge base and make you think more about the world around you. What’s more, they’re completely free to anyone who has the relevant technology to download and listen to them.
