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Getting your degree online has key advantages and disadvantages. It certainly is not for everyone. Take a look below and be honest with yourself to see if studying for a college degree online is right for you. Advantages: - Accessibility: So long as you have an internet connection you can attend online classes from anywhere.
- Flexibility: You can do your school work when you have time - be it when the kids are asleep or when you finish with work for the day.
- Cost: An online education is less expensive. You will save on commuting costs and often courses are less expensive.
- Documentation: All major documents are easily accessible including - transcripts, live discussions and training materials - this is not the case in most traditional campuses.
- Access: Usually instructors are available nearly 24 hours a day via email which is not often the case with campus based programs.
Disadvantages: - Employment: Online degrees are still new so your employer may not take them as seriously. Also do your homework on the accrediting body of the institution.
- Communication: Most of your communication will be through email and online chat rooms, as a result you will lose the non-verbal cues that you often see and hear in someones tone.
- Courses: You may have trouble finding the course you want online.
- Structure: You will need to manage yourself and your time to survive in an a virtual classroom
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