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What is the closest thing to going back to high school for a 40 year old. ?
I am not talking about getting a GED I graduated high school and college but I feel like I didn't glean enough out of it because maybe I didn't take it seriously enough, but I want to learn now. I feel like my brain cells are dying and I really want to stimulate my brain. Not for a job or a degree but just for fun and to feel like an educated person. But I feel like I need a framework. I would give anything if I could do an online high school thing but of course, you can't if you are my age. I can't afford a tutor, going back to college is out of the question because of finances and of course covid is making things weird.
So I am just looking for websites, advice, things that would help me focus my goals and develop a time management strategy for studying various subjects. I want to sharpen my algebra, learn to write better, explore history, maybe learn another language etc but I need some guidelines.
And just so you know, I am disabled and am in bed much of the day. So I am not looking for a career, I just want to feel like I am learning and growing as a person.
I appreciate all your answers but I guess I didn't word this right, I don't think I have the same intellect I did and I am looking for high school level courses. Like what I should take before I go to college (If I ever won the lottery and could afford college)
I am an avid reader but I want to do more than read. I need to know how to study a novel and use it to improve my writing.
4 Answers
- ♥Sweetness♥Lv 72 months ago
Why not contact your local community college? They have dozens of options that can be done online, and you should be able to find something that will get you out of your funk. And they should also be able to put you in touch with other learning options that may have more niche subjects that you may be interested in as well.
There are also two sites that you might like to look at if you haven't already; they are subscription but they might have courses that you would like. They are:Masterclass.comSkillshare.comI hear what you are saying too. I go just so long without learning and I get very restless. I hate not learning, I have loved it all my life. I have often told my family and friends that if I had all the money in the world and nothing better to spend it on, I would just go to school until I die. Good luck, I hope this helps you out some.
- dripLv 72 months ago
So you need remote learning from home? Then look at your community college for online classes. Taking one class should be affordable. Also see what your park district and public library offer. My library will deliver books and had a drive through to pick up books. You just call them and they will search for book in your interests.
- Anonymous2 months ago
So - you need structure or you feel like you may not stick with it.
You could look into taking single class courses on a topic you are interested in. It would be like "going back to college" but instead of signing up for a full degree - you are only take A CLASS that actually interests YOU. You do not need to sign up for a full degree or even for a full course load to "go to college". You can take just a class.
Maybe you could check at your local library for adult learning classes. Some of them are designed for getting a GED but there MIGHT be something else available.
Find out if there is a local book club in your area. Reading is a great way to expand your vocabulary and actually get ideas for better writing. A good writer starts by being a good reader. The library may be a great place to start for that search too.
There are too main apps for learning a new language. Of course, there would probably be some fees involved for those. Here is some information for those to help you look into them. https://www.alllanguageresources.com/rosetta-stone...
COVID has changes some of the climate and reduced the sort of things that are available for learning experiences. Maybe when the COVID risks have reduced even more, some of those past options might come back. I have attended a few one or two day targeted training sessions for various topics. They are usually business based topics, but they could have something that would interest you. You could google search "learning seminars" or something similar to see what kind of topics you can find. Some of these might be free. It would only be a short course, but it could help you feel like you are getting some mental stimulation.
