3 Possibilities For Earning Your Degree Sooner

26 April, 2010 (15:57) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Many times when students enroll in online programs to earn their college degrees, the sooner they can get the work done and move into their chosen career, the better. As I mention quite often, it takes a big commitment to fit college study into a busy life and a schedule that is already quite full. So earning a degree in a shorter amount of time could be very beneficial both career wise and personally.

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Classroom Instructions vs Screws and Screwdrivers

21 April, 2010 (15:19) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

Take advantage of everything your instructor offers you in the way of instruction. If you choose not to read the weekly messages your instructor posts, you can be sure you will miss out on a lot of helpful advice that isn’t in your syllabus.

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Top 10 Reasons Moms Go Back to School Online

15 April, 2010 (14:20) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

A busy life is simply that – a busy life. Who doesn’t have one? Not many of us. And most of us can always find a way to work whatever we really want to into our already busy lives. I’m not saying it’s easy because going back to school when you have children and many other responsibilities takes a big commitment and at times life will get overwhelming. But I maintain my stance that it will be worth it in the end.

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5 Ways Your Course Syllabus Can Help You Succeed

14 April, 2010 (13:07) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

You need to read your syllabus! Even if you don’t read every detail up front, at least read through the whole thing noting important information to help you get off to a good start. Then at the beginning of each week carefully read the information pertinent to the week as you go through the course. Oh, and don’t forget to check the main forum for additional messages from your instructor! More about that later.

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Do You Read Your Course Syllabus?

13 April, 2010 (10:48) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

If you were starting a new class, would you read the entire syllabus to get an overall idea of what to expect during the course, or would you just go week by week and do whatever was required of you during that week?

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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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