The important thing is that you're taking an active interest in continuing your education (I don't mean in terms of school, but rather just being open to learning new things)! There's so many people out there that once they don't have to learn anymore, they just stop. Which is sad.
I don't have any suggestions for you on the academic front, because I've been out of school since forever, but I can tell you what I like to do.
- Learn a new language. Obviously a class would be best, but since anything that isn't French is kinda hard to come by here in Canadia (also, expensive) there's always the option of language software, or if you're trying to avoid spending money altogether, library books and internet resources. I've got a lot of good resources collected for Japanese if you're inclined that way. :)
- Read nonfiction. Hit up your local bookstore or library and browse. Read in subjects you think you might be interested in. Read in subjects you don't think you'd be interested in. Read about horses, about mechanics or World War II, read about landscaping or Ireland's history or the architecture of the Vatican. Read everything you can get your hands on, because the best way to expand your knowledge is to expose yourself to as much as possible.
- Learn a new skill for the sake of knowing it. Take martial arts. Learn to knit or sew. Learn how to build web pages. Play an instrument. Learn to whittle. Anything that strikes your fancy and is within your means.
I'm on something of a mission to expand my horizons myself, so I can definitely relate. My only advice is don't try to do everything all at once. Learning takes time, and there are only so many hours in the day. It's an ongoing experience. :)
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Date: 2011-01-13 09:19 pm (UTC)I don't have any suggestions for you on the academic front, because I've been out of school since forever, but I can tell you what I like to do.
- Learn a new language. Obviously a class would be best, but since anything that isn't French is kinda hard to come by here in Canadia (also, expensive) there's always the option of language software, or if you're trying to avoid spending money altogether, library books and internet resources. I've got a lot of good resources collected for Japanese if you're inclined that way. :)
- Read nonfiction. Hit up your local bookstore or library and browse. Read in subjects you think you might be interested in. Read in subjects you don't think you'd be interested in. Read about horses, about mechanics or World War II, read about landscaping or Ireland's history or the architecture of the Vatican. Read everything you can get your hands on, because the best way to expand your knowledge is to expose yourself to as much as possible.
- Learn a new skill for the sake of knowing it. Take martial arts. Learn to knit or sew. Learn how to build web pages. Play an instrument. Learn to whittle. Anything that strikes your fancy and is within your means.
I'm on something of a mission to expand my horizons myself, so I can definitely relate. My only advice is don't try to do everything all at once. Learning takes time, and there are only so many hours in the day. It's an ongoing experience. :)
Good luck!