Back to school

I graduated from university 5 years ago and have since been pretty lazy to learn new things and there was also a slight snobbishness in that "I have a degree. I know everything." This of course is not true.

I studied a degree in media (which has transformed since I graduated) and means I need to keep on top of things in an evolving industry. When I left varsity I just about grasped Facebook and avoided Twitter at all costs. Instagram wasn't even a thing. So far I've managed to get by without having to do any additional courses to maintain my responsibilities in a digital marketing and social media position. This however came to a screeching halt when I decided to move forward with my blog and it was dead. No one read (hardly anyone does at this point either). A rude awakening. I did not know everything. The world of media and digital has had a complete overhaul since I last paid attention.

I started doing some Shaw Academy short courses in the evening and I have to say its been pretty cool to go back to school as it were. Im enjoying learning and applying what I learn both at work and on my blog. I'm fairly fresh at this so I'm being gentle with myself and won't expect a super brand like Nike or Hello Kitty to contact me to review their products.

So far I've completed the Blogging and Content Marketing course and have just started the Social Media Marketing and Digital Marking courses (Yes two at once... feeling brave). All in all a good experience, happy to be learning again. Love Shaw Academy as well, awesome learning experience.