Getting Organized Makes Life Run More Smoothly

11 March, 2010 (13:37) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

My online students tell me that this is one of the most important requirements for staying on track and successfully incorporating going back to school into their already busy lives. What works for one person may not work for everyone else, but here are some of the ideas my students have shared with me to help them stay organized for their classes:

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Setting Goals Can Change Your Life

10 March, 2010 (12:40) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Don’t give up on your dreams; keep setting goals and before you know it, you can be headed in a different direction with your career and your life.

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What’s So Great About the Online Classroom Anyway?

9 March, 2010 (14:06) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

One thing that’s so great about the online classroom is that no matter what your personality may be like whether you are the gregarious person in the world or the total opposite, you can find your own voice in the online classroom.

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Tackling a New Challenge

8 March, 2010 (09:02) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

When you tackle a new challenge, how do you feel? Are you nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time? These are some emotions that describe how I always feel when starting something new. The unfamiliar is usually intimidating for most of us, but most of us also enjoy a good challenge too, especially if the result is something we really want.

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Enrolling in Online Classes – Ask the Right Questions

5 March, 2010 (09:32) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

If you’re considering enrolling in an online class or pursuing an online degree, your first contact will likely be someone known as an enrollment advisor or enrollment counselor. Various schools have different titles for the person who assists you in getting everything together to complete the enrollment process.

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Is Confidence the Key To Success?

4 March, 2010 (07:49) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Students can learn the specific skills they need as they go through all of the many required courses to complete their degree, but without the confidence to proceed, they will have no opportunity for success in earning a college degree.

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