By Jordan Friedman, US News
Prospective online students should inquire about how groups communicate and time commitment for activities, experts say. SNHU isn’t the only online program offering student organizations outside of class. Experts say extracurriculars allow online students to a do what they would be able to on campus: build a sense of community, pursue interests and build leadership skills. “Their first thought may not be, ‘How can I get engaged with my peers?’ But I definitely encourage students to take the time to think about that. A strong collegiate experience should be full of something more than just your relationship with your professor and what you’re learning in class,” says Ashley Adams, director of student affairs at Pennsylvania State University—World Campus. The university’s online arm has student groups ranging from honor societies to ones connected to certain majors, such as the economics club.Prospective online students considering joining extracurricular activities should answer the following five questions when researching programs.
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