by David Coronado, Diverse Ed
When people find out that I’m completing my degree online, I generally receive the following question, “Why online?” Needless to say, online education is really accommodating to my schedule. I also enjoy the format and the class selection. At my private nonprofit university, I have a huge selection of classes, in eight-week increments—I never worried about classes filling up, and course availability is never an issue. Classes are very structured and organized, yet very challenging. The challenging part of online classes is that you must be a self-directed learner and motivated to finish. I take two, eight-week classes, simultaneously, and then I take another two within the second half of the semester; this allows for me to gain my full-time status. I study long hours each night—in fact, sometimes longer than I did when I was in my traditional setting. Ultimately, the autonomy of online classes is a great fit for someone who is motivated, doesn’t have the privilege of attending a brick-and-mortar school, and enjoys the opportunity to fulfill a life-long desire to finish their degree.
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