Archive for May, 2008

Choosing an Online college; Avoid a Big Mistake

Posted in Online Colleges on May 10th, 2008
by Dr. Casper Poodel

Unfortunately, many people don’t put enough thought into choosing a college or a degree program. Don’t be lazy. Don’t be in a big hurry. The key is to determine what you’re looking for in an online college or university and then taking the time to investigate your options. You might start with a Google search for “online colleges” and visits to some of the top online college and university websites. Then, request information from the colleges that seem most attractive to you.

First, eliminate all unaccredited colleges from consideration. In most instances, a degree from an unaccredited college or university is worthless at best. Sometimes, it can be a negative. I don’t think I’m the only one who would rather hire someone without a degree than someone I thought might be trying to fool people with a degree that means little or nothing.

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Should You Get An Online Degree?

Posted in Online Colleges on May 6th, 2008
by Penelope Grant

Online degree programs may be a benefit to self-disciplined and independent learners. Accredited institutions offering online studies require students to work hard and maintain a dedication to their chosen program. Limited self-disciplined can make studying online a difficult task. Independence, hard work and a steady pace are required for online learners to reach their degree goals.

When you place your academic future in your own hands and are the only person responsible for getting your work done, you may be tempted to slack off. Some younger people do this anyway, even without online school. It takes self discipline to be a good student in the best of circumstances.

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Online Degrees versus Traditional Degrees

Posted in Online Colleges on May 3rd, 2008
by Penelope Grant

Whether pursuing a two-year, four-year or a post-graduate degree, you may have considered an online degree program. Online degrees programs offer students the convenience, flexibility, and individualized learning while being able to keep their day jobs to attend school. Everyone has different interests when it comes to career goals and everyone learns at a different pace. Some students are more motivated to succeed than others and may be stimulated by a variety of factors that lead them to success. What is good for one student may not be good for the next student.

When trying to discover what type of classroom setting is right for you - online or offline, there is a lot to consider. Sure, you can take a look at the two and ascertain that learning online is much more convenient. However, that is not the only aspect to consider when choosing an educational facility.

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