Five Reasons People Earn a College Degree Online
Posted on April 25, 2009
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These days there are more and more people who choose to earn a college degree online rather than attending a physical university. Their reasons are varied, but all of them are valid and you may want to consider going the online college route yourself if you’ve been considering getting an advanced degree but you aren’t sure a traditional college environment is right for you.
To understand just how popular this option is, consider some of these popular reasons to earn a college degree online:
Many people work while pursuing a degree. The most common reason for considering getting an online college degree is that some people are already working. In order to advance in their jobs they may have been told that they will need an advanced degree of some type. In most industries, those with a college education always fill middle management positions. Working while you earn a college degree online allows you to balance making a living with investing in your family’s future.
Older or non-traditional students may feel more comfortable in an online environment. Dorm or apartment living and being surrounded by teens and twenty-something’s may not make someone who is retired comfortable, but more and more older individuals are fulfilling their dream of getting an advanced degree. If they earn a college degree online, they can study at their own pace and remain in their home environment where they are comfortable and feel confident. It’s a wonderful way to fulfill a long-deferred dream.
Students with English as a second language may prefer an online education. Many people who speak English fluently don’t realize that it can be daunting to sit in a lecture hall surrounded by dozens or even hundreds of students who can keep up with a fast-paced lecture more easily than you. For those who prefer the written word and being able to take the time to digest the information carefully, such as those who speak English as a second language, online courses can be a wonderful alternative. Even pre-recorded lectures can be digested more fully since they can be played back again and again, while lecture transcripts provide complete information so that students can be sure that nothing was “lost in translation.”
Stay-at-home moms can study when the children are young. Being at home all day with an infant or toddler is incredibly rewarding, but leaves little time for mothers to work on themselves. After all, they need to be available at all times for their children. Moms can, however, earn a degree online by studying around their children’s schedules and be prepared when they want to re-enter the workforce, as their children get older.
Anyone on a tight budget can earn a degree online for less than the cost of a traditional school. Even students right out of high school are turning more and more to online colleges and universities for the flexibility of scheduling and the reasonable cost. They appreciate getting a bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree in the same amount of time or less than they would at a traditional, physical university without spending so much money. These students end up with far less debt and valuable work experience as well, since they can hold full or part-time jobs while working on their degrees.
If you fit into any of these categories, be sure to start looking at some of the accredited online colleges that offer majors in your area of interest. Soon you’ll join the ranks of those who are glad they took the time to earn a college degree online.
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Best dog breed for a college student living in an apartment?I'm going to be a law student, and people may say I don't have time for a puppy, and I probably don't. I'm looking to adopt an older dog (3-4 years old) that will be calmer and won't need quite as much attention, but will be up for a 1-2 mile run every day. Also, I only have 3 hours of class/day and I have a roomate with a different schedule, so there shouldn't be too much time when the dog is home alone. Any adivce on the best breeds for my situation and/or a place I can adopt a dog near Waco, TX?
I forgot to mention, please don't advise me to get a chihuahua or a shih-tzu…I'm a guy after all, and I have an image to uphold
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Andy West is a writer for Virginia College. Virginia College Online offers many programs that will allow you to earn a college degree online. Visit Virginia College Online at http://www.vconline.edu to select the program that is right for you.
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Probably.
Without going into a pretty major analysis, that's the best you're going to get.
However, if not, you need to (1) find a non-minimum wage, (2) find a 5th, 6th or 7th student, or (3) find a less-than-decent area to live in. Or (4) don't go to college.
It's not like having an actual answer to your question, no matter how good the estimation, is going to change anything. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
I don't know what you should do per se, but I can tell you about my experiences…. since you wanted stories.
I went to a boarding school for high school (my last two years) and was required to live in a dorm. I was required to have a roommate and I could not leave the campus because we were all under 18 (I was 16) and our residential assistants (RAs) were monitoring us 24/7. It wasn't THE jail everyone was saying it was for me because I didn't do drugs, I didn't want sex 24/7 and I wasn't interested in partying in high school, I was interested in getting into a good college… so I studied and the strict rules didn't phase me at all.
But, personally, not being able to go see my parents was very stressful on me. We could go home on weekends, which is exactly what I did. But, I also missed a lot of the fun stuff that went on during weekends – cookouts, floor parties, friends and other stuff. I enjoyed college, too, living in the dorm all 3.5 years of college life. In grad school, I went ahead and got my own apartment because I got sick and tired of the college crowd. So, summing it all up, I lived in a dorm for 6 years of my life.
I had a single room in college for 1 year and in high school for my senior year. It was nice to have "your own space" but it was sooo incredibly boooooooring. I loved all of my roommates except for my very first one in high school and I have made friends through living with people in high school (6 years ago) that I still love dearly and keep in touch with. We are all professionals now but can talk about high school fun days as if we're 17 again.
of course, it wasn't all great. When I had a big exam, i didn't like that my roommate was staying up all night chatting with people online. I didn't like hearing people outside the halls running around like nutcases late at night and screaming drunken screams. But I could never forget those days when I was feeling down and could talk to anyone down the hall. How we would get together with the girls before a frat party, open all of our doors and play music really loud while doing makeup. Stuff like that I could never trade back for any crappy night or day.
I think everyone should have a dorm experience. Because college is the only time of your life you'll get it. Later, you will have plenty of years to live in an apartment, lonely by yourself or with your significant other. Ever since I lived in the dorm, I have never lived by myself. You get so used to company, it's hard to be by yourself.
Good luck in your decision. I hope some of what i said helps.
Once you've paid security deposits, figure out your rent, electricity, perhaps water, phone, food, health insurance, car maintenance, gas, car insurance, repairs – and cat food.
This is not a simple question.
Yes, it is usually better to buy vs. rent …
I explain why here: http://sampabon.blogspot.com/2007/02/buy-vs-rent-which-one-makes-sense.html
But, there's a number of things to consider.
You mention that you don't want a job right now, but you would have to be able to show a source of reliable income to qualify for a mortgage.
Also, with the way the mortgage market is today … you need to shoot for a credit score of at least 620, preferably 700+. If you're not sure what your credit score is, you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months (might vary from state to state) and you can check your score from the three main credit bureaus at: http://www.freecreditreport.com
You should always seek the advice of a qualified professional. Use a Realtor to help you with property, use a Mortgage Planner to help with a mortgage loan, use a financial advisor for your questions regarding short/long term investments …
Good Luck.
It depends on where you want to live…..West LA, Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice, Malibu, etc.
try petfinder.com It'll give you some local shelters and rescues you can go to and meet the dogs and give it a try. Since many are mixed breed the individual dog is the only way to know the personality. That said my beagle mix and I ran 2miles this morning and 1.5 yesterday. He often runs 3-4 miles and loves it.
Save a medium sized (small dogs probably won't be up for the run and big dogs may not be okay with your landlord) dog's life. Cute, friendly and loveable isn't breed specific.
No, he can't live there, he can't even spend the night.
The colleges are really strict about this, any unauthorized person on campus can be arrested for trespassing.
You need to ask your specific university about polices, but none will allow anyone there who doesn't belong there. There are way to many problems with the students as it is.
If you want to live with him it would have to be off campus, in private housing. There should be plenty of apartments in the area.
You can go get discontinued wallpaper and frame it. You can take pictures of animals and have them blown up and frame them. You can get pictures out of books and have them blown up or even turn them into black and white pictures and frame them