Have you ever done online college?

@amsharma (1860)
United States
November 5, 2006 12:01am CST
Im just curious how many of you out there have taken online college courses? Im currently going for my associates in health administration. It is done completely online. Its not as easy as it sounds, but it is nice to be able to work on my own schedule. I dont have to worry about childcare, having to be in class at a certain time. There are many advantages to doing online courses.
27 responses
@april444 (1341)
• United States
5 Nov 06
no i havent i like the traditional classroom setting :)
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply:)
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@lbinkley (1075)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Just out of curiosity, what do you like better about the classroom setting? I like that you have an instructor right there telling you what needs to be done. There is less reading involved, and you don't have to push yourself as hard because everyone else help you with that. But online offers so much more flexibility.
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@Lushlie (572)
• United States
5 Nov 06
No but I would LOVE to. I think it would be nice to go back to school but can't afford it right now.
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
5 Nov 06
I cant really afford it either, but I need a degree if I want to get a job paying more than $5.00/hr. lol Its all about student loans and grants!
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@lbinkley (1075)
• United States
7 Nov 06
You would be surprised what you can do with loans and grants. Sure you have to pay them back eventually, but you know what? You will never regret getting an education! Never! I can't afford school, but I am currently working on a Bachelors thanks to loans and grants!
• India
7 Nov 06
there are lot of forums which discuss on issues that they come across on online college degree. www.mbaforums.net is one such if i am right for MBA's. people say now a days that this online degrees are very useful and interactive as u will be hesitating a bit to interact in case if u feel the other person is better than you. but here u dont look at the other person u only interact. when u r in person the other person may interrupt in the mid and ull lose ur point. such kind of hiccups dont happen here. in fact it beneftis u a lot as my figure says
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
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@divir_vij (1591)
• India
5 Nov 06
I like regular classes
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply
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@tusharb (3157)
• India
7 Nov 06
me first tim heard this..
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
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• United States
7 Nov 06
no
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
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@amylou (127)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Yep, I'm taking classes right now to get my Early Childhood Education degree. It's great for those that also work full time. Or those with children! : )
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
• Indonesia
5 Nov 06
no not yet
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply!
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@SxyMTB20 (69)
• United States
7 Nov 06
I am currently enrolled in an online class and only have 2 more class to finish my bachelors. I started doing online school 4 years ago (I did not have any credits), my work schedule is so hectic that I could not go to regular school. The flexibilty of doing school on my own time is such a plus and I am almost finished.
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
@ChewySpree (1832)
• United States
5 Nov 06
I am currently taking 5 college classes and 2 of them are online. I love the online classes. I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule as long as I get the assignments uploaded before the due dates.
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Thats great! I hope all is going well with your classes. Thank you for replying:)
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• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
7 Nov 06
I am currently earning a Bachelor's Degree online from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. They have one of the best online setups in the country and I love it. Someone above mentioned it isn't as easy as it sounds, and that is so true. You have to be disciplined to keep up with your work, and you have to read more material than normal b/c you don't have the literal instructor there giving lectures everyday. Overall, I love online classes and will likely use this method to get my master's as well. -- www.ualr.edu --
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
• United States
7 Nov 06
I'm currently taking a paralegal certification course online, and it's fantastic. The course is really well-written, and the "go at your own pace" aspect of it all is really a relief. Plus, because I take the bus everyday, I have that time to study. It's been an excellent experience, and I'll probably do it again.
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
@iamgen (160)
• United States
7 Nov 06
i haven't done it but have wanted to! you should tell more about your experiences with it.
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
@ashutoshgl (1443)
• United States
7 Nov 06
no i have never done.but dp tell us ur experiences about it.
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@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Im currently going for my Associates in Health Administration. It has been a good experience. Its not as easy as it may sound, because you really have to motivate yourself to keep up on your work and participate in online class discussions, but I really like it.
@carmat (2849)
• Canada
12 Nov 06
NO I haven't but I've been thinking about it. It's great to have the flexibility to continue your life and studies at the same time.
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply:)
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
12 Nov 06
nope, but i wish i did..
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply:)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Some of my B.S. degree in Behavioral Sciences was completed online. I enjoyed the courses and needed the flexibility of scheduling at that time, due to my internship requirements.
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply:)
@lbinkley (1075)
• United States
7 Nov 06
As a matter of fact I am taking online classes right now for my Bachelors in Health Administration. Online offers a lot more flexibility that a traditional brick and mortar school setting. However, I do think that it is harder online because you have to motivate yourself.
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Thank you for your reply:)
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Yes, and I hated it because of the group thing!!!!!!!! Part of one's grade was based on a group effort. If one person did not do their part, you were left scrabbling to get it done in time.
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I havent had do do any group assignments, but my friend has ans she gets quite frustrated. Thanks for your reply:)
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I havent had do do any group assignments, but my friend has ans she gets quite frustrated. Thanks for your reply:)
• India
12 Nov 06
nope.. i havent ..
@amsharma (1860)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Thanks for your reply:)