Ive been working a few years and feel like my brain is going numb. I want to do a qualification, Im unsure what maybe a GCSE or A/AS Level. Ive checked out my local college and its c*ap. So was thinking if there was a college / company that would let me do this online. I know the open uni is expensive and cant really afford it. Has anyone got any suggestions?
2007-02-22 05:14:14 · 3 answers · asked by lister_larger 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I felt like I needed a change too, but I wanted something completely different to my job, so I finally went with a Pittman's course. It's not cheap, but it's entirely flexible, and they provide good back up. I don't know how valuable their diplomas or degrees are - that's not what I'm doing it for - but it might be worth checking it out.
If you know the area you're interested in studying, the best thing to do is to trawl through the internet, see who's offering it in a centre close to you, so that you have some support at hand.
Good luck!
2007-02-22 08:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the individual. If you're working and can only complete courses on-line I'd say go for the on-line courses. But that's really only a part of the whole college educational experience. However, if you have the luxuries of time and money, attending a four year university, or even a junior college can be a life altering experience. You can learn from the people you meet and forge connections that can benefit you the rest of your life. At 21 you're a bit older than most entering freshmen but you could be very popular. You are old enough to buy beer (a more major part of MY college education that I'd like to admit) Seriously though, if you've led a somewhat sheltered or homogenous life so far, this may be a chance to associate with people very different from yourself. Your fellow students and professors have much to teach you beyond what's found in textbooks. Finally though, it's a matter of deciding what learning environment would be best for you based on your circumstances. I'm basing this on my experience of over 30 years ago. In my case I didn't go to the most prestigous university in my state, and it was a wise decision. I would NOT have been ready for the urban environment, the richer and more jaded fellow students, and the tougher curriculum. The school I attended was a good fit for me at that stage in my personal development.
2016-05-23 23:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
University of Phoneix has a good one.
2007-02-22 05:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋