Online education
One of the things I enjoy most about having time on my hands is being able to learn more about subjects I'm interested in. Back in college days, I used to gripe about not having the time to fully delve into deeper understanding of particular topics that caught my interest due to practical considerations such as the lack of time and energy, or the fact that it wouldn't be asked about in the exam. Now I have the freedom to learn any subject of my choice due to platforms like Coursera and Youtube and the Internet in general. Yay for online education!
I initially signed up for online courses to pad my resume, so I was on the lookout for courses related to my field. As of today, I have completed "The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young Adults" by the University of Edinburgh, and I am in the second week of "The Bilingual Brain" by the University of Houston. At the same time, I'm also signed up for "The Psychology of Popularity" by UNC Chapel Hill and "Marketing" by Wharton Business School which are unrelated to my field. Prior to that, I completed a course on "Social Psychology" by Wesleyan University which I thoroughly enjoyed too.
The funny thing about these courses is that I tend to gravitate towards the courses that are outside of my field. For instance, when deciding which video lecture to listen to, I find myself more likely to choose the unrelated ones like "Marketing", and it is more out of an obligation to duty that I complete the ones like "Clinical Psych" and "The Bilingual Brain". I guess 5.5 years of studying related material has worn off the novelty. =P If I were to pick a subject to further my studies in, I would most definitely be more interested in something related to sociology or psychology. This reveals a bit about where my passion really lies, I guess.
It is so much fun to be educated by professors from various universities and learn so much more about other fields. I feel like it's a good use of my time, and that I'm gaining a broader perspective on life. The more knowledge you have, the more aware you can be about issues and make better decisions. I am all for learning, and I am so grateful to have the spare time to engage in it. So yeah, while not being in the workforce has its downsides (think less of a social life, being less productive, etc), being a stay at home wife also has its advantages. It's stress-free, and I get to do things I really enjoy. I'm also making the most of my time to study now because I know this will be a luxury when work or kids come along.
Okay that's my inspirational post for the day. I hope I've made you interested in online education, and if you are, do check out Coursera.org. It's great!
I initially signed up for online courses to pad my resume, so I was on the lookout for courses related to my field. As of today, I have completed "The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young Adults" by the University of Edinburgh, and I am in the second week of "The Bilingual Brain" by the University of Houston. At the same time, I'm also signed up for "The Psychology of Popularity" by UNC Chapel Hill and "Marketing" by Wharton Business School which are unrelated to my field. Prior to that, I completed a course on "Social Psychology" by Wesleyan University which I thoroughly enjoyed too.
The funny thing about these courses is that I tend to gravitate towards the courses that are outside of my field. For instance, when deciding which video lecture to listen to, I find myself more likely to choose the unrelated ones like "Marketing", and it is more out of an obligation to duty that I complete the ones like "Clinical Psych" and "The Bilingual Brain". I guess 5.5 years of studying related material has worn off the novelty. =P If I were to pick a subject to further my studies in, I would most definitely be more interested in something related to sociology or psychology. This reveals a bit about where my passion really lies, I guess.
It is so much fun to be educated by professors from various universities and learn so much more about other fields. I feel like it's a good use of my time, and that I'm gaining a broader perspective on life. The more knowledge you have, the more aware you can be about issues and make better decisions. I am all for learning, and I am so grateful to have the spare time to engage in it. So yeah, while not being in the workforce has its downsides (think less of a social life, being less productive, etc), being a stay at home wife also has its advantages. It's stress-free, and I get to do things I really enjoy. I'm also making the most of my time to study now because I know this will be a luxury when work or kids come along.
Okay that's my inspirational post for the day. I hope I've made you interested in online education, and if you are, do check out Coursera.org. It's great!
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