School Online?

[ladybugforJesus]

So, has anybody, or is anybody attending college online? I am starting The Art Institute Online in May. I was wondering what kind of experiences people have had with online schooling....the good, the bad, and the ugly!

 

[bccc07]

For me, the good was that I didn't have to go to class. The bad was that I didn't have a teacher to ask when I had problems. The ugly was my grade. It was a B, but that was the lowest grade I had gotten up to that point.

 

[Everlasting33]

I started attending online classes in august of 2006. The hardest adjustment was simply more self-motivation and time management. If you are taking very difficult classes, the hardest thing is not having the teacher right there and downloading videos/powerpoints can be annoying.
The good thing about it is you have your independence, and you can sleep in.

I have adjusted so far, but it was difficult in the beginning because I procrastinated a little more, and I missed the student interaction.

Good luck!

 

[fuzzyh]

It takes lots of motivation.

 

[KJSSJK]

It's all about managing the different style of education. You have more flexibility, but you don't have the same "structure" that exists in a brick and mortar classroom. If you stay on top of things and are motivated, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[ladybugforJesus]

Thanks for all of your input everybody!

Motivation is the one thing I have. I want out of my job, ready for a career. And, It will be mostly art, so it won't be too complicated. But still, I will keep it all in mind...can't assume that I will always be motivated...gotta push myself!

 

[andross77]

I'm considering online graduate degree programs right now. I too want out of my job and to go to a "career" or job that i am motivated to be a part of and work at. I have already taken online classes in college and it's fairly simple for those of us who grew up on computers and with 5 email accounts .

I am not able financially to quit my job and go into 100k of debt for my master's and/or phd, so i have compiled a list of regionally-accredited online schools. good luck with your journey and let us know how it goes if you like.

 

[Stratiotes]

I'm not sure I would go to a solely online university, but I've taken several online classes at the community college I'm attending and as others have said, takes alot of willpower and time management, but I like it alot better. I actually would probably consider an online degree if I didn't have a university so close.

 

[stonewalljon]

I dont think I would want to do an online course. But maybe that is because I have been homeschooled my whole life. I am goin to college in September, and I am really looking forward to it! Just because I have never really had the experience of a school...

~Jon~

 

[Stratiotes]

I dont think I would want to do an online course. But maybe that is because I have been homeschooled my whole life. I am goin to college in September, and I am really looking forward to it! Just because I have never really had the experience of a school...

~Jon~

I know what you mean. I homeschooled from 5th grade up and I also missed out on that whole experience and that is probably the only reason I wouldn't go to a college that was completely done online. But taking classes here or there online is a good idea if you don't live on campus (saves alot of gas, lol)

 

[ladybugforJesus]

I would imagine if I had been homeschooled I wouldn't be to keen on doing an online course. However, I did my time, and being a product of the public school system, I don't think that social interaction is something I will miss.

My big reason for doing it online is 1-I can't yet afford life on my own which leads to 2-I can't afford a paycut to start working at some fast food place or grocery store just so I can go to school. Doing school online will be the only way I can keep the job I have now and still get my education. And I don't have to travel which is definitely a plus.

 

[LesleyDuckworth]

I have taken several online classes over the last year and a half. I love them! I love the freedom that comes with them. You can do your class at 2 a.m. if you want to and that is ok. I wish I could get my entire degree online.
Lesley in NC