Learning
Although horsesmouth is all about learning from other people’s experiences, here you can find learning mentors who can help you figure out issues around your education, skills and training. People here are not professional advisors and don't make specific recommendations, but they have volunteered to help from the benefit of their own personal experiences. Some will be based on opportunity and inspiration others based on regrets and paths not taken. Learning sets you up for life and it never stops doing that - so whether you're making a big choice early in life or a big change later in life you can probably find someone here who has a helpful perspective.
There are plenty of other resources for specific information and comparison but if you just want to talk to a few people based on the choices they made and the experiences they had, then horsesmouth is right for you.
Have you always dreamt of becoming a film director, a paediatrician or even Prime Minister? Are you stuck and don't know how to get there? Whatever your ambition,or whatever is getting in the way of it, others here may have experiences and advice that could help you move forward..
Leaving school does not have to mean the end of your studies. Someone here may be able to offer you advice on university, further education, or university interview tips based on their experiences.
Basic skills courses are becoming increasingly popular. When choosing to learn a new skill the world is your oyster, from training to be an electrician or a beautician; to a builder or social worker.
For children and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities some tasks can be more of a challenge. Find information about financial help, advice and useful management techniques from others’ personal experiences.
The best way to learn how to do something is by doing it yourself – practical education and training are the key to opening many doors.
Many see it as the best years of their lives - make sure you feel the same way. horsesmouth mentors can offer advice for students and mature students about getting financial help and debt worries, careers advice and a more general student guide to survival.
Learning - Featured Mentors
Learning - Shared Conversations
Re: how to be a good friend? help us!!
fadingflower
I remember quiet vividly going for lunch with my dear best friend who is male and as his daughter and i skipped across the park on route she said ''I love my Daddy but I hate when he kisses me because of his teeth!'' She used to squash black and yell...
pinkyboo
Thanks for that the humour alongside the positiveness of your story came alive in my mind ive had so much gooooood advice the world aint just full of horrible people, horsemouth is the best thing ive joined apart from learning to email. thanks ...
Re: how to be a good friend? help us!!
G_Bhullar
The thing with REAL good friends is that you can talk to them about everything. The problem we find is that you don't want to hurt someones feelings by making them feel as if there is something wrong with them but remember you are trying to help.
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G_Bhullar
The thing with REAL good friends is that you can talk to them about everything. The problem we find is that you don't want to hurt someones feelings by making them feel as if there is something wrong with them but remember you are trying to help.
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Learning - Published Stories
“When I failed my A Levels”
I can still remember the day I received my A Level results clear as anything, even almost 15 years later. It was my first real experience of failure. When I saw those grades D E E I didn't know how to react, so I laughed. I really wanted to cry, but ...
“relationships”
my first big relationship turned out to be a right mess. everyone warned me it was going to end bad and i didn't listen. in fact when given the choice between my family and my boyfriend, i decided to stick with him and prove to evryone he wasn't as b...
Learning - Mentor Shout Outs
A Listening Ear
"If you just want to get it off your chest, or just what to chat I'm here ..."
Learning - Pearls of Wisdom
We all need it at times...
"Asking for help is a STRENGTH not a weakness!!!..."
Thinking of joining our online mentoring scheme?
Find out more about becoming a mentor and the mentoring services on horsemouth. Become a peer mentor or just get some addtional tips and advice on how to become an online volunteer mentor. Online training and advice from professional mentors coming soon.
Can't find the right mentor? Send a call for help.
If you've tried using search and browsed the profiles on our site but can't find anyone who's quite right for you, send a call for help to the whole community. You'll get some good responses and one or two may turn into mentoring relationships.
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