Are online colleges worth doing? Would it make a difference to physically go to college?
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This question is really difficult to answer. So much depends on what you want to do with your degree, your individual learning style, your ability to finance higher education, and your over-all committment to learning.
Many public and private (both non-profit and for-profit) universities are moving courses, and sometimes even entire degree programs, into an online environment. Your whole educational process, from admissions through your terminal course work, is conducted via phone, fax, e-mail and the web. What a wonderful concept!
Before you rush off to enroll, however, stop a moment and consider whether or not virtual learning is right for you.
*Is the class or program of study offered by an accredited university?
*Does this university have a solid reputation in the field in which you will pursue your coursework or degree?
*What sort of training do the instructors have?
*How long will it take to complete a course or program of study?
*Are all of the classes taught online or will you need to attend a real classroom some of the time?
*Is the class taught in real-time (meaning you'd have to log on during specific hours/times/days), or is time management up to me?
*How much will it cost me?
*And, finally, is there any financial aid available to me?
If, after working through all of these questions, you find yourself fully satisfied with the answers, then the online course or degree program is probably a good match for you. If not, weekend or accelerated degree programs may be your answer. If all else fails, its time to sit down and rearrange your schedule and make time for the traditional graduate program.
Best of luck to you!
Some online colleges are nearly as expensive as attending a real college. Plus, a number of companies and grad schools look down on degrees from online colleges.
I think it would be better to actually go to college of you can. There's more to college life than just studying; you meet new people, you can help each other with 'homework' and you can discuss theories and problems with each other and you would have the support of all the staff instead of just a couple of faceless tutors...and many more benefits beside.
"difference to physically going to college" is that you work harder. No main job to distract you, and when you get lazy and fall behind on your work, you have to admit it to real people, not some web-site or e-mail address. Plus you have to compete with others.
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