There are many moments in life that one would consider a defining one. Choosing where to study is one of those moments that can either make or break your success in the working world. With so much to choose from and so many options out there, how can you be sure that the exact type of tuition that you are receiving suits your personality and lifestyle?
Looking at the bigger picture, perhaps you
are the type of person who has seen your peers study at a large College or
face-to-face institution and you feel a little hesitant about the lifestyle. With
the wild and raucous lifestyle, that sometimes accompanies tertiary level
studies along with the social wrangling and hierarchy it’s easy to feel that
the value of one’s education is becoming obscure. So what could you do in such
a situation?
Are you perhaps you are more of an
entrepreneurial mind? One that knows his or her mind and wants the fastest way
to get from point A to point B without all of the student glamour and hype?
If you are the type who is serious about your studies and doesn’t really want to get involved with the noise and distraction of a campus social life, studying with a distance education provider could be the ideal solution. Maybe you are a socialite who needs just as much time seeing your friends while still being interactive.
Whichever way you look at it, distance
learning suits a range of different personality types and people who are at
different levels in the industry. Here’s how.
Distance education suits the Focused Learner
The true spirit of distance education is
such that it allows you to shape your studies according to your own particular
set of circumstances. If you have high levels of self-motivation and feel that
you do better being able to moderate the amount of mediation and support that
you receive then distance study may very
well be an option for you.
Distance
education suits the Socialite Learner
The socialite personality is one that easily flits from one place to another and enjoys interaction with a number of people. Distance education of the now generation caters for the socialite personality, by offering dynamic facets that may be engaged in. The socialite personality will enjoy the online interactivity that INTEC has to offer, with user-friendly aspects such as the study portal, the online registration process as well at the social media presence
Distance Education suits the Speedy Learner
Everybody learns at a different rate. The truth of the matter is some progress faster and grasp concepts at a rate that is far faster than others. With the flexibility of distance study, learners who are able to absorb, information, concepts and ideas at a rapid rate can progress faster in the course of their study. No long study time required, no waiting for the others to catch up, just full-steam ahead.
Distance Education suits the Contemplative Learner
Some learners prefer to take in a piece of information, absorb it, and reflect on it before fully comprehending what it is about. This learner may also be self-conscious about displaying their skills at their own pace in front of others and actually do better by learning at their own pace, in private grow in confidence in that way.
Given the number of personality types that exist out there, we at INTEC have designed our distance learning programs such that a diverse group of people may enjoy their studies with us. Students are welcome to participate in a range of activities and enjoy tailored and specific amenities that allow for their growth and development. Enjoy access to our student support system with our study portal, access exam timetables, and join the INTEC Virtual Campus.
Visit www.intec.edu.za to find out more.
