Have you been thinking about going back to school?
Getting your degree can increase your earning potential while allowing you to grow in your chosen profession.
For those who are thinking about returning to college, why would it make sense to pursue your degree online?
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Many people, from professionals who have been in the workforce for years to fresh-faced graduates, are looking for ways to make themselves stand out in today’s ultra-competitive economy. So, how can people make themselves definitive in a sea of equally qualified people?
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Going to college is a completely different experience than it used to be. In fact, these days when someone is getting ready to head away for school, there’s a good chance that they won’t actually be heading away at all. The dream of the virtual campus is one that has finally been fully realized, and modern students are now able to get their diplomas online, in many cases without ever having to even step foot into a classroom or lecture hall. Through videos, texts, and online homework and forums, the student can work at his or her own pace to get a degree, while still being able to work and fulfill other responsibilities at home. So, if all of this sounds like a great idea, here are five of the best online colleges for 2014.
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Online colleges are everywhere, and they’re becoming a more legitimate way to get educated every day. However, there are still plenty of online “schools” that are nothing more than scams to get students to hand over their money. The difference between a legitimate school and a scam school is whether or not that school has been accredited.
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When it's time for students to head off to college, it may be as simple as heading to the next room and sitting down at the computer. With the explosion of…
University is underway in a lot of parts of the country and though the vast majority of students will be enjoying their courses, the honest truth is that some may not be.
If you’ve come to a point where you’re thinking about dropping out of university then it’s best to take some time to consider some alternatives. Dropping out is a big decision and can impact on your life for a long time still, specifically if you don’t have a good alternative in mind. So, let’s take a look at the other options that you have in mind that will make things a lot easier in the long term.
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Online learning is nothing more than correspondence studying with a kick. Distance learning is something that has been around for over a century. In the 19th century, a school principal in England began to teach short hand to students in the city. Instead of taking classes the conventional way – in a classroom at a fixed time- he actually went around to each of these peoples’ houses. In a time where having a serious handicap, being a housewife or simply not having the money to afford class was the issue – this kind of teaching proved valuable. This is where the concept for correspondence learning first made its mark.
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The options for a college degree will vary based on the type of school that is selected. Individuals have the option to add a traditional college or university along with an online university. One aspect that is the same, is the end goal of earning a degree and getting a diploma.
However, students will find that the learning environment between each option is very different. Online courses give a student more options that may ultimately be the beginning of the end of the traditional university.
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Online education is transitioning as time passes and more and more people are finding it a beneficial avenue to enhance and expand one's education. This is because online education is…
One of the most attractive features of online learning for many people is that it is done in the comfort of their home, in their pajama, any time of day or night. But, this great advantage is at the same time one the biggest challenge online learners’ experience. How can you convince your family that, just because you are at home, it does not mean that you can do the laundry, take dog for a walk, fix the leaking faucet and thousands of other chores that have to be done daily. One of the first tasks in your online learning life is to create your own school environment, which will convince both yourself and your family or roommates that when you study, you are not available for anything else. They should just pretend that you are not there.
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