Valuable Learning Traits: 6 Signs You’re Ready to Be A Student
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The old saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” holds a lot of truth. You need the right mindset to go back to school. If you have a combination of a growth mindset and positive learning traits, you can take advantage of all the opportunities your educational program offers.
6 Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Learning Journey
Education is an investment in yourself and your future. Here are six good learner traits that indicate you’re ready to take the next step in your personal and professional growth.
You’re Eager to Learn
If you have a curious mind and you enjoy learning, that’s a good sign you’ll be an excellent student. Do you read articles or watch videos to learn new skills or explore topics you don’t understand? You’re probably ready for more formal learning.
You Want a More Rewarding Career
Whether you want to earn more money, land a promotion or change industries, returning to school can help you move your career forward. You can’t reach your potential if your job is holding you back. When you’re stuck in a job that no longer excites you, this is a sign that you should start exploring career development possibilities.
You’re Craving New Challenges
New technology is rolling out at the pace of lightning. If you’re ready for the challenges of learning about exciting new tech developments, you can launch a well-paying, rewarding career in information technology.
You’re Motivated and Self-Disciplined
Online certification programs can quickly prepare you for a new career from the convenience of your home. However, you need to be able to follow through without a lot of supervision. If you’re the type of person who can set a goal and stick to it, you’ll be ahead of the curve in your classes.
You Have the Time
Preparing for a new career takes time. With online programs, you can often go at your own pace, but you still need time to study and finish your assignments. If your schedule is jam-packed, you should probably wait until you have more free time. On the other hand, if you’re getting bored binge-watching Netflix after work, you can put that time to good use by learning new skills.
You Have a Supportive Environment
People who believe in you can help you reach your goals. Whether you have family cheering you on or friends willing to help you study, having support will make your journey easier. If you don’t have encouraging family and friends, you can seek support from your training program. High-quality programs like MedCerts have extensive student support services to ensure your success.
Find the Right Program
If you have these good student traits and you want to take control of your future, the next step is to find the right career development program. MedCerts offers remote certification programs in the lucrative fields of healthcare and information technology. With affordable and flexible learning options, you’ll quickly be able to start a rewarding new career and increase your earning potential.
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Julie Campos is the Vice President of Student Success and Career Services at MedCerts. She brings over 14 years of experience in Online Higher Education in both Student Support and Enrollment and started her career at the University of Phoenix, serving most of her tenure as a student-facing leader.
Julie has her Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso, and her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Her areas of expertise are student support in online higher education environments and working with nontraditional students. At MedCerts, she is focused on creating a pro-active student central support model for MedCerts students to reach their goals and has developed the MedCerts Student Support and Outreach Model, created MedCerts Student Success Advisor reports and Dashboards, as well as the Student Success Advisor Playbook. Her proactive approach to student support has been crucial in meeting MedCerts’ student’s needs, as well as completion and certification goals.
Julie has three children – a 10-year-old son and 12- and 4-year-old daughters, who keep her and her husband busy with sports. She is also an avid crafter with an entire room of her home dedicated to the hobby. In her free time, she enjoys teaching wreath making and even has a few “how-to” YouTube videos on the subject!
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