Has anyone attended an online school? What was the outcome?

Answer 1

My personal experience as both a student and an instructor has been excellent in an online environment. Of course, I am only referring to fully accredited institutions.

I earned my MBA and almost finished my PhD through hybrid programs. Most of the course work was done via asynchronous online methods. If you think about graduate work is mostly research.

It was worth it. I would not be teaching college and consulting all over without it.

As far as finding the best, I always have three recommendations for everyone looking into online/distance education. They all have to do with exploring after all you have to defend your assets.

1. Make certain that you have triple checked their accreditation. First, they tell you what it is, then you go to that accrediting body’s website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. Do your diligent research into the institutions once you have narrowed down to a couple. You can look at the Better Business Bureau for more information on the college.

2. You must have extreme self motivation and be able to teach yourself per say. This means that you will not have someone telling you verbally, so it is up to you to get the information from the course room, text, and other resources. The best way to look at it is like a guided independent study course.

3. Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought.

There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!

Answer 2

I did for a long time.THIS is the outcome - what I'm doing right now.

I have an online job (pretty flexible). I have online friends (no real names). All of my shopping is online. I only communicate online and I haven't had any real contact with anyone.

I don't have a window in my small flat. All of my guidance comes from Y! Answers.
Everyday I ask myself why I wake up (log on). Is it just to begin another seemingly fruitless search that comes to its daily conclusion when I go to sleep (log off)?

I hope that when I die (ie. when my ISP disconnects me), I will be remembered as more than just a username.

Answer 3

I go to University online. I go to a University which is a real life "brick and mortar" University that has an online degree option.

If you go to online University, make sure your University is properly accredited by a real accrediting agency. You can call the HIgher Educational Commission of the state the University is located in to make sure.

If your University is not really accredited, then do not go to it. Because, your degree will not count for squat.

When you pick your University, be prepared to work hard. You will have to print out a lot of class notes and study them. And, you will need to do all of your assigned readings. As long as you can keep track of things time wise, you will be alright.

Answer 4

Good question! Although not for everyone, it is a much more inexpensive alternative to attending school in person. If you are dedicated, and very organized and disciplined, this can work for you. If not, get a grant, or a loan, and enjoy the experience of new friends and a great learning environment. It's not for everyone, but if you are made of the right stuff, you can do it!
Best of luck!

Answer 5

I ended up dropping out of the classes I took online because I couldn't be disaplined enough to actually make myself do the work without having to show up to a class.

Answer 6

I did a few law units in my first year and the law campus is based in Vanuatu but I am based here in Laucala USP Campus, Fijiand the deal was that one of the lecturers of Emalus comes down fortnightly just to gauge our progress and understanding.otherwise, the congruency of this mode was just the same as an on-campus one as you have access to the lectures, tutorials , forums et.al but it is quite assignment and reading intensive.

Answer 7

I did my driver's ed online and it took me less than a week to complete when the real class would have taken 16 weeks. Definitely worth the price.

Answer 8

I take all my classes for my local communty college online. Works great for me...no need to hire a babysitter, and I can do my homwork in the middle of the night if I want.

Answer 9

Its alot harder since you have to teach yourself but the outcome is good. You will learn more out of it.