Self-education: is it for you?
@MashaVickina (2184)
Russian Federation
February 10, 2018 3:04pm CST
Hello, everyone!
I really believe that self-education is very important even after you finished your university studies and began working. It can be anything: useful YouTube videos, an interesting book with new English words, or special online courses on the subject you want to master.
The Internet is so diverse - I can easily waste my time here or learn something useful. Personally, I am trying to find a balance and use as many good opportunities as I can.
I have learned digital marketing, copywriting, WordPress, basics in business, economy, entrepreneurship, improved my teaching skills and language on different educational websites.
I have recently joined Coursera - this place offers free courses shared by the best university teachers from different countries. I love studying there in my free time.
Do you study something after your student life is finished? Could you share your favorite educational sites with me, please?
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12 responses
@fatmahabo (38)
• Casablanca, Morocco
10 Feb 18
Yes, I totally agree with you.
I had my MBA in International Trade last year and i am having online courses on Video Editing which is completely different from what i studied. I always loved making videos and now i am able to edit them and make short videos. I use mostly videos tutorials on YouTube.
There is so much to learn !
@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
11 Feb 18
@fatmahabo Great, where do you prefer making videos?
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@fatmahabo (38)
• Casablanca, Morocco
11 Feb 18
@MashaVickina Mostly when i travel i am a huge fan of backpacking. And also in concerts, i am working as an artist manager and i get to go to many concerts so i am basically trying to document my daily life :D
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
11 Feb 18
@fatmahabo Thanks for your experience, good luck with your exciting job
I mean which platforms do you prefer to use to edit videos?
I mean which platforms do you prefer to use to edit videos?1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
4 Mar 18
Yes, we have plenty of self leaning resources available on the Internet. I have heard of educational sites like Khan's academy, Udemy, CodeAcademy etc which have many courses.
As for fun, we of course have this wonderful site: Mylot!
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
4 Mar 18
Thanks for your recommendations, I will check them out! I agree
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Feb 18
I still feel I have much to learn - life itself is a teaching experience
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@moffittjc (118433)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Feb 18
The day we stop learning is the day we become stagnant. I think we should continue learning our entire lives, even up to the day we die.
I have also enjoyed taking classes on Coursera! I hope you enjoy learning as well!
Do you live in Russia? If so, what part of the country do you live in? I am always trying to learn about people from around the world!
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@moffittjc (118433)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Feb 18
@MashaVickina Oh wow, thanks for responding so quickly! What time is it right now where you live? It is almost noon here where I live in Florida (southeastern United States).
@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
11 Feb 18
I agree with you
Yes, I live in Rostov-on-Don (the Southern Federal District of Russia).
Yes, I live in Rostov-on-Don (the Southern Federal District of Russia).1 person likes this
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
11 Feb 18
Absolutely, there is no end to the learning process ,... being a teacher I need to keep myself up to date with not just my own subjects but other related matters as well. I see that the students are very smart and are quite knowledgeable , so all the more reason for teachers to be aware ..
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
11 Feb 18
Absolutely, I do the same things
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@Rick1950 (1575)
• Lima, Peru
11 Feb 18
Yes, I'm learning languages online and also updating my knowledge about my profession. Since we have Internet available we can learn a lot and free. I did some courses by Coursera that has a big offer. You can also visit this page from Open Yale Courses: They offer really great courses and for free.
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
10 Feb 18
Thanks, I am an English teacher I am glad that you have good memories about my country. Unfortunately, I should admit that the average students' level has been decreasing during the last decade. Things are not that good with languages among Russian students now.
I am glad that you have good memories about my country. Unfortunately, I should admit that the average students' level has been decreasing during the last decade. Things are not that good with languages among Russian students now.@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
10 Feb 18
@MashaVickina I'm not talking about school but university. The young Russians I mentioned had finished studying at uni and had come to Western European countries as language assistants.
@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
10 Feb 18
@MALUSE yes, I also mean university. That's great, I am proud of them
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
10 Feb 18
Oh yes! I am for Self education. But not the version you are talking about. Your 'self-education' is really a search for knowledge and quite rightly it can be found in the internet. This , for me is the lowest level. (No offence to anyone).
For me, Self Education is the search for things pertaining to the SELF. This is a spiritual search. This knowledge brings about 'transformation' and is quite profound.
I don't have an educational site. I am happy my University studies are over. No need to jump back right in!
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
10 Feb 18
You point of view seems to be very interesting as well, thanks
