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Jul 29th
Reader’s Question:
I’m thinking of getting online degree for college. Any important tips you can share with me? Thanks!
Lea
Denver, CO
Hi Lea! One of the important things you need to consider when getting online degree for college is to make sure that the online institution has accreditation that is recognized by authorities and has sufficient resources. Unfortunately, the truth about online institutions is that there are some that offer bogus diploma and you wouldn’t want to waste your money into something like that. Make sure to choose the online school that offers solid education, adequate support for students, and facilities.
In addition, you must also consider the cost vs. benefit. It is a fact that acquiring an education demands a lot of money. It is therefore a smart move to compare first the earning potential of your chosen field before getting yourself in an online degree for college. After you’ve figured this out, you would be able to determine if getting an online degree will work best for you.
Lastly, as an online degree student, you must learn good time management and self-discipline. These are vital characteristics for you to be successful in completing your online degree program. Since there is no classroom atmosphere and no peers to rely on, you are on your own. Make sure you’ve mastered these to ensure your success.
Credibility Of Online Degrees – Will I Get A Good Job After Graduation?
Sep 17th
Reader’s Question:
Online colleges, do they really work? I can’t help but think that employers, at least here in Overland Park, Kansas, might look down on degrees earned through the internet. Can anyone comment on this?
Julius
Overland Park, KS
Did you know that distance education through course correspondence has actually existed since the late eighteen-hundred? A lot of people have taken distance learning as their primary means of education, and the invention of the internet has made this type of learning experience richer, more convenient and more accessible to many who are just unable to attend a traditional college/ university.
Over the years, more and more colleges and major universities have started offering degrees and classes online, the benefit is that this is just like taking regular college classes and subjects are accredited and transferable.
I’m sure that if you search you’ll find a lot of reputable colleges and universities there in Overland Park, Kansas that are offering degrees online. As for employers looking down on someone who have earned an online degree, this may be a matter of how you convince your employer of the advantages you got and the skills you’ve learned from earning your degree online, such as time management skills, as well as the ability to work or learn with minimal supervision. It would also be a factor if your degree came from a major or reputable institution however it is more of what you have learned and how you can apply it, rather than how and where you got your degree, that should be the deciding factor for an employer to consider hiring you.
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