With our current difficult economy, many traditional colleges and universities are encountering major economic challenges. Conversely, the vast majority of online institutions of higher education are enjoying unprecedented success. In fact, the single largest private college or university in the U.S. is now an online college.
This rapid growth in online education should not take us by surprise. After all, online college programs generally cost less than on-campus programs, and they enable working adults to study on their own schedules, not someone else's. However, despite all of their advantages, online degrees are not for everyone.
So, before you decide to pursue anonline degree, ask yourself these questions.
1. Will an online degree help you achieve the career and/or financial goals you have set for yourself?
2. Can you spare a minimum of six hours a week to further your education?
3. Are you willing to undertake the expense of a degree program?
4. Do you have the motivation and self-discipline that online degree programs require?
5. Do you have easy access to a computer and suitable study area? A suitable study area, which can be in a library, an office, or at home, requires a comfortable chair, a writing surface, a quiet environment, and Internet access.
If you answered all five questions positively, you're fully prepared to get started on an online degree. All that is left for you to do is investigate your options until you find the college or university which best meets your individual needs. Good luck.
This rapid growth in online education should not take us by surprise. After all, online college programs generally cost less than on-campus programs, and they enable working adults to study on their own schedules, not someone else's. However, despite all of their advantages, online degrees are not for everyone.
So, before you decide to pursue anonline degree, ask yourself these questions.
1. Will an online degree help you achieve the career and/or financial goals you have set for yourself?
2. Can you spare a minimum of six hours a week to further your education?
3. Are you willing to undertake the expense of a degree program?
4. Do you have the motivation and self-discipline that online degree programs require?
5. Do you have easy access to a computer and suitable study area? A suitable study area, which can be in a library, an office, or at home, requires a comfortable chair, a writing surface, a quiet environment, and Internet access.
If you answered all five questions positively, you're fully prepared to get started on an online degree. All that is left for you to do is investigate your options until you find the college or university which best meets your individual needs. Good luck.
About the Author:
Freelance writer Jon Sherman is an expert on college admission and an editor of The Big Brain, a leading internet directory.
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