with everything in place and you can timetable when you have free time for study.” Going into distance

,” Maryanne says. Maryanne is currently also working as a freelance floral stylist and is creating an online

the freedom to plan precisely when she needed to study, all while balancing life’s commitments was what

financially secure and had some free time so it was a good time to take on a new challenge. She enrolled

Polytechnic.” Having freedom and flexibility During her four years of study at Open Polytechnic, Ann had

studies, taking on most family commitments so that she is free to study. “My husband is very supportive

years and this year we have been approached by the council to have the event funded and be a free

was given the freedom to ask questions when I needed to.” Noho marae experience As part of the diploma

more passionate about the work I am doing and my future career.” Flexibility and freedom Wanting

and situations in everyday life.” Online learning Nikki enjoyed the freedom and flexibility online learning