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02_26 Blog - Carrer change

Why Changing Careers Might Be the Best Decision You Ever Make

by Tania O'Neill McGowan
February 12, 2026
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Today, changing careers is not only common, but also often necessary. As we grow, our priorities shift, our interests evolve, and what once felt right can begin to feel limiting. Many of us reach a point where we pause and ask ourselves whether our current path truly aligns with who we are now [...]
October Blog

Understanding the Adult Learning Curve

by Tania O’Neill McGowan
October 17, 2025
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How to thrive as a kinesiology student at O’Neill College At O’Neill Kinesiology College, many of our students are adults aged 25 to 65 who are returning tostudy, often while balancing family, work, and personal responsibilities. Whether they are studyingfor a career change, a passion for healing, or personal development, returning to the classroom asan […]
Studying Adult

Studying as an Adult: What you need to know

September 1, 2017
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Congratulations on your decision to return to study. This will be an amazing and rewarding road ahead. However, there may be a few challenges to face if you haven’t been in school for years, you’re returning to study after raising children, or you’re swapping careers. If you understand these challenges before they crop up, you […]
Work Life Balance

Balancing a Meaningful Career and Family Life

June 22, 2017
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It’s not easy juggling a career and family life, especially if you’re reconsidering your choice of career. Tania McGowan, Director of O’Neill Kinesiology College, said it no longer surprises her how many people – especially women – start a family and then decide their former career is no longer right for them. This is partly […]