Month: January, 2010

Is Making Friends in Class Important?

13 January, 2010 (14:04) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

It’s good to make a connection with others who can encourage you when you are struggling or become someone with whom you brainstorm about various assignments and projects.

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Can You List 5 Reasons You Enjoy Your Career?

12 January, 2010 (12:36) | Careers | By: Sandy

As we start a brand new year, maybe a little re-evaluation of where you are and where you want to go in the future is appropriate. It’s never too late to find something more rewarding to do. And taking a good look at where you are now may help you come up with a great idea for the future – even if you stay in your current career.

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The Woes of The First Week of Class

11 January, 2010 (12:29) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

It never fails that a brand new class of enthusiastic learners post their initial response to my welcome message, expressing both anxiety and excitement at the prospect of getting back into school to earn a college degree. So what do they do first?

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What Motivates Adults to Go Back to School Online?

8 January, 2010 (11:12) | Online Universities and Colleges | By: Sandy

Students often say that having children makes them want to find a way to provide a better life for themselves and their families. From young mothers and fathers in the military to moms, both married and single, they want to become more positive role models for their children by getting a college degree while also opening up avenues to better jobs and career opportunities.

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Explore Your Options for Earning Your Degree Online

7 January, 2010 (11:35) | Online Universities and Colleges | By: Sandy

Going back to college to earn a degree online has become incredibly popular, especially in light of the difficult economic times. Many of my students have lost their jobs and have found it challenging to find employment, so they’ve decided to make use of their time in a positive way to prepare for a better career when things turn around. Others say they have put off earning their degree for many years and have decided now is the time to work toward that goal.

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Is Procrastination Getting in the Way of Your Success?

6 January, 2010 (08:05) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

As an online student, there are many obstacles that can get in the way of your success, and I, for one, believe procrastination is your worst enemy! One definition of procrastinate is “to postpone or delay needlessly.” I like that word needlessly in this definition because putting off something you know you really need to do, knowing you will end up doing it anyway (even if it’s late) is quite needless, don’t you think?

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