All That You Wanted To Know About Online College
Online colleges are a perfect solution if you cannot afford to study through regular college. But there is a lot of misconception about studying through the internet.
Online colleges are a perfect solution if you cannot afford to study through regular college. But there is a lot of misconception about studying through the internet.
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<strong>All</strong> <strong>That</strong> <strong>You</strong> <strong>Wanted</strong> <strong>To</strong> <strong>Know</strong> <strong>About</strong> <strong>Online</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Online</strong> colleges are a perfect solution if you cannot afford to study through regular college. But<br />
there is a lot of misconception about studying through the internet. Some find it easy and some<br />
are overwhelmed by the experience. If you are planning to take up an online course, here’s what<br />
you always wanted to know:<br />
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<strong>Online</strong> college requires self-discipline:<br />
It is easy when you are at home to kick your feet up and catch the latest movie on Netflix, but<br />
that is not going to help you earn your degree. It is very difficult having to constantly remind<br />
yourself about your priorities. Every time, you open a new tab, it takes a lot of self-control not to<br />
open a social media page, or catch the latest celebrity gossip.<br />
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<strong>You</strong> have to stay on top of your coursework all the time:<br />
Most online courses allow you to skip semesters, but that can be detrimental to your long time<br />
goals. Do not take a break unless you absolutely have to. The only way to avoid skipping a<br />
semester is to complete all assignments before the deadline. Comment on discussion boards as<br />
soon as the instructor opens up the topic. Spend some time every day for research, so that you<br />
aren’t overwhelmed when your essay assignment is due. <strong>You</strong> can manage assignments by hiring<br />
a tutor and asking ‘can you take my online class for me’. Paying someone to do homework is<br />
definitely better than skipping a semester.<br />
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Invest in stationery and textbooks just as your traditional college-going friends do:<br />
Buying textbooks in an online course just as you would buy them in an in –class course, helps<br />
you to study better. Mark important points and take down notes, just as any student in an online<br />
class would do.<br />
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<strong>You</strong>’ll get access to the same resources, minus the face to face interaction:<br />
The camaraderie of a traditional college is missing, but online students get almost the same<br />
access to resources as would any in-class student. <strong>You</strong> can contact counselors or speak to<br />
coaches for help. Instructors are happy to help you with schedules. <strong>You</strong> can also login to group<br />
study forums for help on a topic. The only thing that’s missing is face to face interaction. If you<br />
are an introvert who prefers quietude, online learning is the perfect solution for you.<br />
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The Author manages a take my online class services website. He writes regularly about online<br />
learning and helps them manage work and academics.