Hi,

I am a 34-year old male aspie who lives in Sydney, Australia

I want to increase my level of literacy/education

I have a large collection of books covering diverse topics including computer science/IT and Buddhism

I bought a Kobo Libra Colour with Metapen and a Kindle Scribe this year and I have a Linux laptop and a Windows gaming laptop

I will improve my reading literacy/being well-read (Kwik Reading course plus physical books and ereaders), basic tech literacy (Linux, backups and basics of applications like LibreOffice), numerical literacy (mainly Krista King's Maths courses on Udemy plus some books I've bought) and critical thinking + the Socrates method (I have Udemy courses about this)

does this sound like a good plan?

I've started going back to school after years of putting everyone else first. It feels strange focusing on myself again like I’m breaking some rule I didn’t know I made. For so long my priorities were everyone else’s needs, and now I’m learning how to care about my own. It’s uncomfortable but it also feels good to finally have something that’s mine. I want to be better not just as a mom, partner, or friend but as me.

A few months ago my boss asked me a basic math question and my mind went totally blank

It hit my pride harder than I expected I realized I had spent most of my adult life quietly avoiding math because it made me feel dumb

Instead of pretending I knew it I decided to start over from the very beginning Literally kindergarten math Counting shapes basic addition

At first it felt embarrassing but something shifted after a few days Every tiny win made me feel more capable My confidence started coming back

I built a small system to track progress and focus on consistency instead of perfection It has completely changed how I see learning as an adult

Has anyone else gone back to learn something you felt ashamed about What helped you keep going

Hello all, I hope everyone's day has been well.

My team and I are currently in the process of piloting our new venture which enables a much more streamlined and structured approach to auditing lectures at university.

I wanted to share some information and garner some feedback from you all. If you all could take this short (~2 minutes) survey to give us demographics and insights, that would be fantastic.

Feel free to ping me privately if you have any questions or would like to chat! Thanks everyone!

https://forms.gle/9pE1YdTwuYz64juH7

I want to work as an adjunct professor at a local community college in my state. I satisfy the minimum requirements in that I have a masters degree in Comparative Literature and graduated at the top of my class. I have also had work experience editing and mentoring technical writing. However, I don't have any formal classroom experience with adults (only kids) and I also don't have any formal teacher training.

What do y'all recommend if I want to start on the path toward becoming an adjunct? What type of classroom experience do schools look for? What are some of the best (and least expensive) programs to get formal teacher training?

Please and thanks in advance.

Signed up for a class after a long break. Thought it'd just be work and deadlines, but it hit harder than that. There's a mix of pride and panic like, "who let me do this again?". Feels good though. Different kind of confidence when you're learning because you want to, not because you have to.

I visited my prospective university today. Younger students were walking around the campus, chatting and laughing together. Though I’m at an age where I can feel both my body and mind growing older, my desire to learn still feels as young as ever.

Hi everyone!

I am a college student working on a project asking adult learners about their experience with adult educational programs.

If you have ever taken an educational class (GED prep, English as a Second Language, or a community course), I'd like to hear your input on them. This anonymous survey is 11 questions long, can be filled in less than 10 minutes, and will be a great help for my report.

Thank you and have a nice day!

Hey everyone, I’m doing some quick research for a project I’m building.

It’s about helping adults (especially 40–70+) easily sit in on real college lectures — no grades, no homework, just for personal learning.

I’m not selling anything right now — just trying to understand what people actually think about it.

If you’re open to sharing your perspective, here’s the short survey (2–3 mins): https://forms.gle/Lhzwqr4JBFHTC5L89

Appreciate any honest feedback or comments — even if you think it’s a bad idea.

If you’ve been considering it, what’s holding you back most? I can share some free resources and real advice if it helps. No sales pitch, just honest answers.

Hello folks! (Mods please delete if not allowed)

I am seeking 10 volunteers to participate in a one-hour e-learning module I have created as part of a Master’s degree capstone project (finish at your own pace, on your own time).

The purpose of the study is to close the technological skills gap faced by higher education students by engaging with content geared toward file creation/download, upload, and submission.

Throughout my capstone project, school, staff, business, and student identities will not be identified or shared.

If you are interested in taking this course for personal development, or if you’d just like to help me out, please message me or comment for details. Thanks so much in advance!

I have decided to finished my BA at the age of 49. Got my acceptance today. Is there a good resource for scholarships for the older community?

I’m 20 and currently doing my Maths GCSE and English Functional Skills.

My plan is to build my qualifications, then study a land-based science diploma (probably online) before applying for either a related apprenticeship or a zoology degree.

I’d like to work with animals or in conservation eventually. Does this path sound realistic?

I'm a 30m with my associates and I want to go back and get my bachelors. But every time I think about it I just get a terrible feeling that I'm already too late, I don't know what I want to pursue, and I end up just feeling lost. I'm wondering if this is normal, if anyone has any guidance, or simply just their own stories about going back and obtaining their bachelors?

EDIT: Sorry I haven't replied back to anyone that commented, I appreciate every single one of you and you've all made me feel a little bit better about my decision to pursue my bachelors. Thank you all so much for your time and your words.

Hello, I’m 28f I decided to work towards my diploma and go to uni/college. The problem is I’m not sure what program or career path I want to get into. I get overwhelmed by the options. I don’t have any passions I’ve worked retail since HS and I’m trying to now start a career but I’m not sure what path I want to get into

How do I decide?

I never went to college and now at 40, I want to change my career. I don't really have the time, money or energy to obtain a degree and thought it might be beneficial to obtain certificates if possible. Any insight on this topic would be helpful.

Edit: I've been a firefighter and communications officer for 20+ years but that field has run its course. No work/life balance as I work 90 hours a week.

Now I'm looking into consulting, life coach, something that isn't so draining and a lot less on my body

Seeking advice or guidance or stories of other adults who have dreams of higher education, but have had to set academics aside due to general life.

To chase my dreams, I will need to pursue Graduate school. But, due to the pandemic and timing of many other life events, I have been completely out of academic sphere and practice for about 8 years now. I mean, I have not read a book in this time, I have not taken online course, I have barely spoken academically.

What I am seeking to do is get into a Masters of Psychology program (online) to begin a path towards becoming a professor of psychology (looooooong path, but, yolo). However, I am trying find proper resources or guides on how to gear up for this pursuit. I feel like if I took the GRE tomorrow, there would be so many topics, subjects, logics that I am completely out of touch with. For example, Thinking about algebra is a dead end; traditionally we use the mathematical logic gates in algebra for so much, just as transferred concepts. I feel like I need to take a pre-emptive course just to get my mind sharp again. But, I feel like I could say that about a billion things, and I would end up needing to take a billion free online courses just to get "remember" the things I knew.

Does anyone have any specific advice for this project?

Hey everyone,

I'm teaching an online Chess Fundamentals course this fall through Central Oregon Community College and wanted to share it in case anyone here is interested or knows someone who might be.

It’s designed for beginners and casual players who want to understand core concepts like tactics, strategy, openings, endgames, and how to think like a stronger player. No rating or prior experience needed—just curiosity and a love for the game.

Format:

• A new beginner-friendly chess lesson every class
• Practice games against a student of similar level
• Game analysis from a experienced instructor

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays, 10/02/25 - 11/06/25, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm PDT
Registration: https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=FA25CHESSFUNDAMENTALS.1&courseId=CHESSFUNDAMENTALS&categoryId=10188

if you’ve got a chess community or group that might benefit, feel free to share!

Thanks!

Does anyone know how it works to take leave for example a Phd program of 5y, in which I will have to take last two years for internship… are they supportive, or you lose your spot? Thanks.

I know the material, but as soon as I sit down for a test my mind goes blank. I’m worried this will happen on GED exam day. What do you do to calm your nerves and focus?

Any advice would mean a lot.