Three New Ways Women Can Learn Economics Without Changing Their Usual Schedule
Words Vanessa Osinlaru
A financial crisis is well and truly upon us due to COVID-19. Although the predictions about what the world’s future economic landscape will look like isn’t certain, the effects on the economy, regardless of how bad it may look now, will be the world’s next popular topic of discussion. Think about how beneficial it would be if women across different industries began educating themselves ahead of time about the economy, to learn how the economy is doing during the pandemic and how the crisis will change everyday work and business in a fun new way. Vanessa Osinlaru gives us three great ways women can learn economics without much interruption to their usual schedule.
@lets_umm_design behance.net/ulrikemaraisThink about how beneficial it would be if women across different industries began educating themselves ahead of time about the economy, to learn how the economy is doing during the pandemic and how the crisis will change everyday work and business in a fun new way. Many people view economics as boring. Here are three new ways women can learn economics without changing their usual schedule.
1. Follow new accounts on all your social platforms
International newspapers have begun to use their social media to share most of their stories. Social media platforms such Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn have given opportunities for newspapers such as The Economist, The Financial Times and Barrons the ability to post snippets of stories regularly, giving their followers who scroll on their feed daily a chance to learn something new - unintentionally every time they open their socials. Most women genuinely don't have the time to collect a huge newspaper, sit down, and read it everyday. This is a new easy way to frequently stay informed without changing normal routines.
@lets_umm_design behance.net/ulrikemarais2. Audio books
Most people are advised to read books when they are looking for ways to learn finance or economics. Books are packed with knowledge, experience and different perspectives. Reading something each day can improve your focus, induce a relaxing state of mind and stimulate your day. However, we must admit that reading books can be exhausting and time consuming. Audiobooks are a perfect new way to save time and learn something whilst doing other things. You can listen to audiobooks in the car or whilst making lunch for the kids. They are soaring in popularity and finance audiobooks are becoming increasingly available on well known book selling companies such as Amazon.
@lets_umm_design behance.net/ulrikemarais3. Free online course
If you want to learn economics from the very scratch, it is important you start with the basics. Online courses deliver a mix of simple teachings, assessments and interactive activities. The courses allow you to do it in your own comfortable learning environment and time. There are almost millions of people taking free online courses giving them a different experience to the traditional classroom environment and information someone else would pay thousands for.
@lets_umm_design behance.net/ulrikemaraisWe are in exciting times and the state of the global economy is about to change forever and it’s an honour to witness it. There’s no better time to take a step ahead and get to grips with the world's next biggest topic - our economy.
Vanessa Osinlaru - Economics Graduate