Should I stick with online school or try to go to a traditional campus?

Question:

I currently attend an online university. I am very thankful to be there and it is a good school. However, I do wish that I had actual books and a classroom to go to (sometimes). It is very likely that a community college that offers online courses (so I could do both if need be) will be less expensive, which means that my refund from my financial aid would be bigger. This is good because I have two toddlers-every little cent counts! :) Right now we only have one vehicle, that is why I originally signed up with an online school. When I have my own transportation should I go to a traditional campus? What would you do?

Answer:
As someone who teaches both on-campus and online classes, I'll say this. You can get a quality education from both formats, but I personally prefer actual classroom training.

Why? Because there's someone physically there to guide you along and to really see that you "know your stuff." Plus, employers tend to put more clout and weight upon classroom training vs online.

Biggest issue is that with online learning, how does one really know that YOU did the work? How do I know that you didn't have somebody else type the answers, and you submitted it.

With classroom learning, there's no doubt that YOU actually did the work because I can see it and hear how well you handle my questions. A much better judge of your abilities!

You are missing all the fun of being in the campus. If you can, do the dtraditional way. It is much better and you will learn more! Will make new friends and gain confidence! Good luck!

I am in a online-school also, after my Associates I am going to transfer to a traditional campus this way I have gotten the best of both worlds and then I can decide with one I like best.

Should I stick with online school or try to go to a traditional campus?

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