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Who wants to go back to 'College' ?

Posted by Gary RK on May 1, 2014 at 11:46am

I don't know whether its a 'life stage' issue, but I've a hankering to go back to college !

I went in to discuss further about Apprentices-ships for the business and felt really jealous seeing young and mature students getting down to Agri/horti learning. Takes me back a few years, no doubt looking thru rose-tinted glasses:-) I used to love college and was annoyed with myself for not taking up an opportunity I subsequently had.

So, it has set me thinking......And, I thought I'd ask ...what would you go back and learn? Even, would you ?

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    Andy May 1, 2014 at 11:50am
    I did. Granted a while ago, went to uni at 18 (quite frankly the experience was wasted on me) left, got a @real" job. 10 years later went back and do not regret it for a minute. A fun experience which being that bit more worldly wise I enjoyed very much!
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    Robbie May 1, 2014 at 4:29pm

    I love learning new things, your never to old to learn.

    What have you got in mind Gary?

  • Busy Bee Garden Services Limited May 1, 2014 at 4:48pm

    I'd love to do masters but could I devote enough time to it?

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    Gary RK May 1, 2014 at 5:01pm

    I've done business studies and probably would not return to that subject, but don't laugh at my hankering ;-) :

    A foundation degree level course in Waste Management (with special interest in Green Waste recycling).

    It is being offered at various levels and various locations, some distance based.

    I feel (know ?) it will continue to become 'big business'......

    Nothing like getting your hands dirty :P !

    Robbie said:

    I love learning new things, your never to old to learn.

    What have you got in mind Gary?

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    Robbie May 1, 2014 at 5:26pm


    Busy Bee Garden Services Limited said:

    I'd love to do masters but could I devote enough time to it?

    The wife did a Masters in Marketing and PR a couple of years ago (and had a full time job too), I take my hat off to anyone that can complete one, especially while working...
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 2, 2014 at 12:17am

    i want to do another course or study but as above respect to workers doing a master also !
    - no chance for me.

    maths and english refresher would be good.

    hairdressing or joinery maybe, welding or brickwork ;)

  • Gary Hedges May 2, 2014 at 6:58am
    Did a degree and a post grad in my thirties. great times, could never had done it straight from school though :)
  • Bespoke Lawncare May 2, 2014 at 7:42am

    I am not very academic however my local collage is doing a one night a week course for 12 months that leads to Institute of Groundsmanship qualification LINK BELOW

    http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/?page=course-search&action=factshee...

  • Ena Ronayne May 3, 2014 at 10:18am

    I have been teaching horticulture here in Ireland since 2004 and in order to remain in employment I had to complete one more year to get a degree. Rest assured you will have no regrets and will enjoy it all the more now that you are that little wiser.

    I teach Fetac Level 4 and Level 5 to male and female adults (further ed) and the age profile varies from 17 through to 77. All of my mature students excel and are far more interested in their subject matter than the younger less willing candidates.

    Take the plunge and enjoy.

  • Jobber Team May 5, 2014 at 6:41pm

    I think college can be a great thing for the right people. For those in the trades I imagine it would always be a good idea to keep up to date on all the new advances in the field. I love learning anything new in what I do.

    The other reason I think its great is just for the people you meet and the relationships you can build. Especially for those in school for agri/horti, it can open up a lot of opportunities for work and possible partnerships with others.

    -Landen

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