in the past, when students graduated from college and got a job, they usually stopped studying. today, lifelong learning is becoming more common. in the united states, people can return to school in their late twenties,thirties or older to get a higher degree, such as a master's or Ph.D. like rachel, many more are taking training courses to improve their workplace skills. with many classes now available through the internet, it is easier for people to get degrees or training by distance learning.