Many kinds of NPOs, or non-profit organizations, exist all around the world. Students often learn how to serve countries and communities that lack basic health care options and treatments, while other students learn how to provide food and shelter to refugees escaping war and destruction.

A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.