Open Colleges Blog

Whether you’re looking to turn a backyard passion into a business, pivot your career into something more grounded, or simply get your hands dirty, stepping into the world of horticulture offers endless opportunities. But where do you begin, and what does it actually take to study it online? We sat down with one of our expert horticulture trainers to get the raw, unfiltered truth about course le...

Balancing family life, a passion for volunteering, and a desire to formalise years of community experience is no small feat. For Erin, a background in hospitality and event management was fun, but it didn't fit into her lifestyle once she had children. Having volunteered for organisations like the Australian Army Cadets, Scouts Victoria, and the Raise Foundation since her own youth, she decid...

Taking on further study can be daunting, whether you are a first-time student or returning as a mature student, but the sense of accomplishment from achieving your goals is a worthwhile reward. We recently spoke to Andrew Barth, a seasoned recruiter who decided to trade in his suit for a student ID on overcoming the challenges of adapting to modern learning methods. Over the course of the conve...

Kyle Gailey can read the fear in a cat's dilated eyes, spot the meaning behind a dog's tucked tail, and calmly scoop up a juvenile lace monitor with the same steady hands you'd use on a baby crocodile. This is what a lifelong love of animals looks like when it finally finds its course. As part of our ongoing series sharing student stories, we sat down with Kyle to hear straight from him about h...