If "can I learn on my own?" brought you to this page, you likely are a person who is self-taught in several areas. And when others describe you, the word "independent" is often included, right? Well you've come to the right place. Here is where you can learn on your own, whenever you want to, and in a setting that is defined by you.

Yes, a structured school setting or guided apprenticeship pro- gram can accelerate certain aspects to the learning process, but independent study is an equally gainful approach to a formal education. In fact, a self-guided program of study even has some advantages over more traditional paths. 1) You learn at your own pace. Some people are fast learners and can get bored in a classroom environment while others feel overwhelmed by being pushed too fast. If you're not quite getting something, you have the option to spend more time on that area. If it's really easy, you can breeze through it and move onto the next subject. 2) You control the learning experience. Each book is like taking a different college fashion course except that you choose your own days and hours of study, you choose which topics you want to explore, and you set the pace. 3) You compete only with yourself. There are no grades, no tests, and no one will tell you that you need to do it better. Your progresses are orchestrated by you and will occur when you are ready. All achievements are defined by you.