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When I was selecting a retirement location, I looked at the various OLLI and other lifetime learning institutes. What I have generally found is that most of the programs are somewhat subsidized by a private foundation and one of the local universities. Some even offer membership that allows seniors to use university libraries and fitness facilities at a very reduced charges.
I've often thought about teaching a few classes over there. What's involved in becoming an instructor?
To be honest I don't know, my experience was probably unique. First of all I wasn't really the instructor, but rather a liaison, as I worked as the general manager for an organization with well-known classical musicians. And our musicians were the presenters/instructors, I just introduced them and set up the "course." Anyway, the Jax OLLI reached out to us for several years and we finally said sure. It fit into our community mission so from then on, whenever it worked for our schedule I would just email them and they'd create the class.
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Never heard of it. A lot of things don't make it to my neck of the woods.
I could be wrong but to me it seems like it's just another "continuing education" department, albeit perhaps better standardized and organized, and offering better value at times. I think there are usually plenty of continuing education opportunities at most universities and colleges.
When I was selecting a retirement location, I looked at the various OLLI and other lifetime learning institutes. What I have generally found is that most of the programs are somewhat subsidized by a private foundation and one of the local universities. Some even offer membership that allows seniors to use university libraries and fitness facilities at a very reduced charges.
Thank you. I am familiar with Case Western's program.Tri-C also has a similar one.
OLLI is not just continuing education, it’s a learning community. Our OLLI has Special Interest Groups as well as social activities. I have made many new friendships at OLLI. But each one is a little different. Here is a list of all the universities that offer classes.
Thank you OP for posting this! University of Miami has this program and I will be looking into it. Since I live in Miami, I'd like to learn some Spanish, I don't mind people speaking a different language around me, but I'd like to understand some of what they are saying.
Thank you OP for posting this! University of Miami has this program and I will be looking into it. Since I live in Miami, I'd like to learn some Spanish, I don't mind people speaking a different language around me, but I'd like to understand some of what they are saying.
Years ago I would go to Miami twice a month. I figured out that it would be useful to learn some Spanish. I bought some Spanish lessons on tape and would play them while driving or on a Walkman when flying. I ultimately used what I learned more in Mexico than in Miami, but it was useful.
How is this different than taking a regular class at the school? Cheaper? Different subjects? Or just no grades?
I like this idea because I'm older and would like to meet people my age, not just younger people who are typically in college. Nothing wrong with younger people....
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