By Michael, on August 18th, 2012 
These days, it’s hard to ignore all of the doomsday, apocalypse now talk—especially as the so-called “Mayan calendar” quickly winds down. But, whether you believe the hype or not, it has brought up a very important point. Many people today are simply not equipped to fend for themselves or survive, should the need arise. Let’s say tomorrow something happened that immediately robbed us of all of the modern luxuries we have become dependent on, would you be able to survive?
If you’re like the majority of other people, most likely not. And, it’s not that we don’t have the capability to, because we all know our ancestors lived off the land, but we have become so accustomed to our easy way of life, we must re-train ourselves to be self-sufficient. Luckily, numerous schools and courses have popped up over the last few years that specialize in teaching survival 101. So, if you’re looking to get back in touch with your instinctual, survival side, you might consider enrolling in one of these.
Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Courses
Offering potential college credit to its students, the Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Courses, taught through the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School cover many vital skills such as carving, weather forecasting, basketry and more. Students will leave with a working knowledge of several tools and a sense of resourcefulness many have lost. From learning about the medicinal and nutritional properties of plants to gaining a better understanding of local animal species, students walk away with a better awareness of nature and ecology as a whole.
Alderleaf Wilderness College
From permaculture to wildlife tracking, there’s little that the Alderleaf Wilderness College doesn’t cover. Offering students a wilderness certification program, this school is perfect for anyone looking to broaden their horizons. So, whether you’re looking to become an outdoor professional or just want to strengthen and build your survival skills, this school’s courses are the thing for you.
Prepper College
Just as the name implies, this college covers anything and everything a “prepper” could want or need to know. With hands on experience and instruction from qualified teachers, students who attend here will no doubt leave in touch with their inner prepper. From survival tactics to all-around preparedness, this school has it all.
So, if you’re looking for a change of pace and want to reconnect with the land like our ancestors, consider enrolling in one of these courses. You won’t be sorry!
Mariana Ashley is a blogger and freelance writer, whose posts at www.onlinecolleges.net offer an online schools guide for prospective students and parents. She welcomes comments via email at [email protected].
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