Buckling down in Beijing

Nahin enjoyed the best of both worlds – studying a Master of Education online, while teaching English in China. He was able to put his learnings into practise straight away.

If to you, flexible study means day-long pyjamas – you’re not using your imagination! Flexible study knows no geographical bounds. It can take you anywhere, and for Nahin, anywhere was Beijing. Nahin set up a new life in China’s capital, teaching English, while he studies Curtin University’s Master of Education.

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Nahin Studied Education with Curtin University through Open Universities Australia.

Appointed as the head teacher for Aidi International School’s art and design program, Nahin is using his education to make a difference in the lives of young students. He fits in study whenever possible, and is due to complete his degree before the year’s end. While studying from a distance can sometimes be a challenge, Nahin feels he has grown from the experience. “I have become more resourceful when it comes to finding information, which has helped me not just in studying, but in other aspects of my life as well”.

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