I know that sometimes when I mention that I am an online student to co-workers or peers they are a little snarky. I can see it in their eyes; they are thinking that because it is an online program that it must not be hard or that it isn’t “real” college. I get frustrated having to explain that it is just as challenging and sometimes even harder.
When I started taking online courses four semesters ago I had no idea what to expect. I knew that it would be different from the traditional classroom setting but I didn’t know how. There was a small part of me that thought the classes would be easier but I quickly found out that they weren’t. Online classes require the same amount of work but you have to be so much more disciplined. Since I work full time and I am a full time student there are many days that I just don’t have the energy to come home after working 9 hours and sit down to homework for another 3 (and that is a on a good day – I am taking three classes right now). Online courses are great in that they give you flexibility for those unbearable days but at the same time it is harder because you don’t have a class to report to for accountability. Another thing that is harder is that in an online class you have to create your own structure. Other than due dates there is no set time to do your assignments or to correspond with classmates; you can do it when it is convenient for you.
I love taking classes online; it suites my busy life and I am able to get my degree from the comfort of my home.
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