Student Choices
Worried about taking an online class
My first online course wasn't properly a course at all. It was more like an online
discussion group, led by a friend who was familiar with the subject matter. Basically, he
was guiding us through the classics of European literature, assigning us projects to
help us to familiarize ourselves with the material. We wouldn't have actually held it is
an online class except for the fact that we were also busy with our schedules. We only
had time to meet about once every other week, so we figured that an online course
was the best way to go.
It worked very well! We had some pretty lively discussions and got to read some
amazing books. More importantly, it got me thinking more about online courses. I had
been contemplating taking an online college class or two for about a year by that point.
You see, I never had a chance to complete my college education, and I knew that I
wouldn't have the opportunity to go back and study full-time anytime soon. An online
course seemed like just the way to go, but previously I had thought that I would not be
able to really focus my attention on it. Without a professor breathing down my neck and
a classroom to discuss things in, I could not see the hope of sticking with the subject
matter.
The online course that my friend directed, however, showed me that I was wrong. If I
was really interested in taking courses online, I would be able to do anything that I
wanted to. Immediately, I started to think about online degree programs. Earning a
degree online made more sense the more I thought about it. After all, it would provide
all the advantages of a college education without the drawbacks. I wouldn't have to
rearrange my schedule, the tuition would be low, and I would still get a university
degree that could help me get a better job. If I didn't like it, I could always quit after a
semester with very little time or money lost.
As it turns out, that online course was one of the best decisions I ever made. Now I
have an IT degree online that is opening up a world of possibilities for me. Although it
wasn't easy finding a good job, after several months I was able to find one. I am making
more money than I ever have before, and best of all, I get to use my brain in my work.
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