Has anybody done college online and you really think it was worth it?? and do jobs take u seriously?
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I'm completing a MLIS on-line. I have one more course to complete until I graduate. I already have a position; I started a few months ago. So, I'd have to say it can be worth it. It depends on where you are going to school and what you are going to study. My program is only offered at one state school so everyone in the state who wants a MLIS must do the program on-line. . .or go out of state. I would not have been able to attend the program if I had to drive to class. I think more and more programs will offer on-line courses and soon many programs will be offered too. It might seem easier to attend school in ones PJ's but trust me. I think it is easier in a regular classroom. . . the professors tend to load you up with work in those on-line courses. I think the quality of education is just about what you make it. Good luck.
I'm in an on line college now. it's worth it and jobs will take you seriously. Just make sure that it is accredited before you sign up. This is to regularguy that stated that you frown upon on line colleges/universities. I'll have you know that critical thinking is a must for on line classes and you do have interaction with other classmates as well as having discussions/lectures with the professors. It's obvious that you have not been to an on line college/university because you don't know what you are saying. I appreciate your opinion but it is just that... an opinion.
Yes you can take classes online, it's the most convenient way as long you can email the instructor with questions. As for jobs, I worked in HR and believe me when I say that most companies don't bother to check education. That's why so many people get away with lying on their resume.
As an employer, I frown on degrees earned on-line, particularly from "no name" schools. First, half or more of your education at any good college doesn't come from books or classes; it comes from the interaction with other students and professors in informal chats and discussions, at parties, at seminars, at speaking engagements by guest lecturers, etc.. this cannot be replicated on-line. Also, I consistently find workers who earned degrees on-line do not have the fully-developed critical thinking skills evident in workers who have gone to a traditional college or university. My recommendation is to attend a traditional school if possible, but an on-line degree is slightly better than none at all, but only slightly.
I am enrolled in online program through a state college...for me, it's very worth it because my husband is in the Army and we move around so much, it's hard to complete a degree.
It really depends on what college you go through for the online program. I'd be really careful though-because even if the school is 'accredited' does not necessarily mean it's reputable and acceptable for getting a job or transferring to another school.
My husband goes to the university of Indiana online. And he likes it. If the school is accredited then you should be taken seriously.
It depends on the accredidation of the school you are wanting to attend. I am taking online classes through my local community college. However, my husband is taking classes thru Devry University...all online. Yes, employers take online college seriously if it is a good accredited school. My husband's employer actually approved him to do his school work at work (on his laptop) during his downtime, because they felt that in the end it will benefit them as well as him.
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