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Educated women live longer
It is now believed that a woman's educational level can have an influence on her life span and on her partner's life span. This has come from a study involving 1.5 million individuals. The study found that a woman's level of education was actually more important than the man's level when it came to how long his life span would end up being. On the other hand, a man's social class and income seemed to have a larger impact on a woman's chances of living a longer life than the impact of her own employment.
This research was performed by experts at the Stockholm University. They examined data retrieved from the 1990 Swedish Census on 1.5 million individuals who ranged in age from 30 to 59, who were also under employment. Information retrieved on the cause of death, including such things as cancer, and circulatory diseases such as heart disease and stroke were then examined for the following thirteen year period. Education was found to be a relevant issue when it came to the instances of death, as well as also being affected indirectly by occupation and income. Education probably also affects the ability to choose a good, healthy partner that is good for you also. It is believed that the more educated the woman, the more aware she may be about healthy diets and medical treatments, this awareness would influence not only their life span, but also that of their partner. It is the woman that generally takes more responsibility for the household than men, this may be where the education of the woman comes in as it relates to the family's lifestyle and eating habits. The man's education probably wouldn't have much effect in this area because of his lack of interaction with the household duties. A woman with higher education will more likely seek out information about healthy lifestyles and will be able to understand and assimilate the information they receive. This means that the woman's education could have substantial influence where the man's health is concerned, as she would be more likely to know what to do in certain circumstances and may be able to make sure that the partner receive better medical treatment. In this area, the man's educational level would also play a part in the woman's lifespan as he would also be more likely to seek advice and deal with his partner's health issues.
It is believed that a man's income level will greatly influence the death rates of both sexes, this is probably because men generally make the major part of the income the family receives and therefore is the standard by which the family lives. If the male partner is one of lower educational status, he will also be one of lower income, meaning that the family will live on a lower level than one with a male making a much larger income. This means the housing quality, the food quality and the health care quality could all be substantially lower, leaving both partners open for health issues due to lack of finances to prevent or thwart them.
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Education: The importance of integrating business with higher education
The recession has had a significant impact on higher education in the UK, and has subsequently caused many to speak out about how degree courses are funded, and how much they are worth to both students and the economy as a whole. Specifically, the reason many are looking at the higher education system with a more critical eye is because of the sudden hike in enrolment numbers as many older people are applying for university courses to improve their employability, at the same time as many institutions suffer cutbacks in order to save on funds.
This sudden saturation of the education system (and the decline in jobs available for those who leave it) has caused the latest report by the Confederation of British Industry to call for both students and businesses to invest more in higher education. For the former this means higher interest rates, fees, and fewer grants to go round, whilst businesses themselves are being urged to integrate completely with institutions to ease the financial burden suffered recession-hit universities.
Unsurprisingly, many students will find the proposals hard to accept - and accusations that they are ‘offensive' and ‘retrograde' have already been heard. But whether or not the integration of business and higher education is embraced by the UK government, institutions and companies - individuals considering a further education course should not be put of by the notion that business may have a more significant implication on their studies. And that it does not necessarily mean that they will have to pay more.
The benefits of home study courses are worth a mention here, and are relevant not because they are controlled by private funding any more than traditional courses are - but because they can aid students in ways that the CBI are proposing better integration between institutions and private business can - and more.
Distance learning courses are not only cheaper for each individual student, but time is far more flexible meaning that students can remain in work while they complete their studies. This gives students ongoing skills development that is unique to the workplace, as well as continuing academic study - and there may even be room for integration between study and work depending on their subject and job. This will no doubt lead to an impressive and wide-ranging development of skills for students - as well as the obvious ability to time-manage independently in a busy and fast moving environment.
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Educational Ground Breakers
With the internet flooding with new knowledge and resources on not just a daily basis, but on a second by second basis, why are we limiting ourselves to the possibilities of a better education outside of the classroom?
It is tradition and ingrained in many adolescents growing up that you need to go to a good college to get the experience and training you need. Many students cannot afford dormitories let alone living on campus and dealing with the additional stresses involved. Why are we not as a community encouraging our young teens into using one of our newest and greatest tools, the internet, to enrich and enhance our lives with convenience?
With more and more colleges, universities and online educational accredited study degree programs becoming available, the possibilities are growing. When you think back or think forward about your higher education, what factor usually comes into any busy persons mind? Time and cost. Well, attending regular academic colleges and universities is not only time consuming, it is expensive. You need to have the resources to get to class, eat while you’re there, while balancing everything else in your life, appointments, scheduling, etc. Now think about utilizing the internet to your best convenience.
By attending an online accredited university, college or other educational certified program, you have many more chances of being successful in maintaining your regular activities and staying less stressed and receiving the same education. Just the time alone that you will save by not having to drive or ride to your institution, is more time you could study, work or spend time with your family. Having the convenience of scheduling your own online education and class structure is the new time management discovery of education.
While many people suffer from dead end jobs and balancing families and work, they feel there is no way to fit in another class or item in their schedule. Think of the single moms, that love their children, want to give them a better life, but have to work twice as hard at a lower paying job just to make ends meet, feeling that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Consider the idea that even taking one class per “semester” over time will enhance that person’s quality of life, making them more valuable to the job force.
Getting your education online can be so much more convenient. Let’s face it, we live in a world where we expect to get what we want when we want it. Well, go and get that higher education you have always wanted, feel good about it, and do it on your own time!
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