on-line schooling

[dwickizer]

I was just wondering what experiences anybody else has had with taking classes on-line from colleges or universities, were the experiences good or bad? Any insight on this subject would be useful to me since I am currently taking on-line classes. Thanks to all that respond!

[trujillo33]

I took a few online classes....I like it! Save me for going to the campus everyday! Just make sure u do the all your work....reading your textbook is a must!!

[rthresher]

 I am taking 5 online classes right now. With three kids and a fulltime job i couldn't go to oncampus schooling. I like it and think its really easy!

[med_student11]

I love my online course! It's so great that I don't have to drive to campus, especially when it's going to be snowing out soon. Online courses require a lot of reading and discussion on your readings (at least, mine did), so make sure you stay on top of things!

[ULuvCeCe]

I went to an actual university but took about 10 online classes and I LOVED IT. 

It allowed me to still work full-time and saved me from driving to campus. I was able to essentially do open book tests, although they were timed so if I couldn't find it right away I had to guess which was great b/c questions were mostly multiple choice true/false.

I think if I had the funds I would like to go back and do just all online courses for my masters.  But in all honesty, I find it a lot cheaper to sign up w/an actual university and take the online classes from them rather than an online school.  I walked out w/about $8k from a 4 yr which was very nice. 

[dwickizer]

  thanks for the input! There has been a lot of reading, and so far I am staying on top of everything, and so far; I am enjoying it! Especially since winter is coming and I don't have a vehicle anyway to drive to classes on campus, again thanks!

[fanficbug]

I was just wondering what experiences anybody else has had with taking classes on-line from colleges or universities, were the experiences good or bad? Any insight on this subject would be useful to me since I am currently taking on-line classes. Thanks to all that respond!

I'm currently halfway through my Associate of Arts - Psychology degree with the University of Phoenix. My experiences have been absolutely stellar, better than at a traditional university. The way that it works at Phoenix is that you take two classes every nine weeks. The only time off you get is around Christmas break, for three weeks, which can be tiring. I know there are a lot of times where I wish I could take a day off.

That being said, they hold your hand quite a bit, so it's not hardly scary at all to start. The only part that I found scary is that I'm funding my schooling with loans, and I'm nervous about being able to pay them back. That being said, you get three advisers--one general, one academic, and one financial--who guide you through the whole process of applying for loans, going to class, keeping up with your life, etc. You can work at any time of the day, on your own schedule. Also, they offer a free service where you can receive counseling and help if you get stuck in a difficult life situation. You get three free sessions. I've used two, mostly because this year has been bad for us financially.

I really recommend the University of Phoenix.

[madeara]

I took online classes through the University Of Maryland.  I had a terrific experience.  It is challenging because you have to be much more self-disciplined in online classes than in a traditional classroom.

[Valerie1979]

I took online classes through the University Of Maryland.  I had a terrific experience.  It is challenging because you have to be much more self-disciplined in online classes than in a traditional classroom.

Yeah Maryland!
I completed my Masters degree online, my husband did his Masters online as well

[2little]

I'm going to JIU now and I love it even tho I just started. I'm getting my BA in Accounting 

[LaTashaS28]

I am taking online classes and I'm currently enroll at Everest University. My experiences so far has been good; I am halfway through to getting my Associate's Degree. I really enjoy doing my classwork on my own time, it is convienent, and it fits into my schedule. I think that it beats sitting in a regular classroom.

[mysticblue68]

I was just wondering what experiences anybody else has had with taking classes on-line from colleges or universities, were the experiences good or bad? Any insight on this subject would be useful to me since I am currently taking on-line classes. Thanks to all that respond!

I'm currently halfway through my Associate of Arts - Psychology degree with the University of Phoenix. My experiences have been absolutely stellar, better than at a traditional university. The way that it works at Phoenix is that you take two classes every nine weeks. The only time off you get is around Christmas break, for three weeks, which can be tiring. I know there are a lot of times where I wish I could take a day off.

That being said, they hold your hand quite a bit, so it's not hardly scary at all to start. The only part that I found scary is that I'm funding my schooling with loans, and I'm nervous about being able to pay them back. That being said, you get three advisers--one general, one academic, and one financial--who guide you through the whole process of applying for loans, going to class, keeping up with your life, etc. You can work at any time of the day, on your own schedule. Also, they offer a free service where you can receive counseling and help if you get stuck in a difficult life situation. You get three free sessions. I've used two, mostly because this year has been bad for us financially.

I really recommend the University of Phoenix.

Thanks for the information about University of Phoenix.  I was looking at the programs they offer and I was very interested in the Masters Degree in Psychology.  I am currently working on a Masters Degree in Conflict Management at a local University here in KY.  The program is completely online and I love it.  It gives me the freedom to work on the assignments when I wish (which is sometimes at 3am, LOL). 

Think I will at least request information from Univ of Phoenix, see if it is something I'd be interested in exploring.  Thanks again!!

[samrhett2]

I have one semester left on my AS at Penn Foster.  I think University of Phoenix is probably better, but I couldn't afford it.  I am working on a degree in Health Information Technology which I thought might be in demand with all the stuff changing in the healthcare industry.  It works fine for me because I am a pretty independent learner, but if you need help from instructors, you can pretty much forget it.  Every time I have asked a question, they either give me non-answers or miss the point of the question.  You are pretty much on your own, but I could not afford to do it any other way.  As far as I know they only offer 2 year degrees, so if I want to continue, I will have to get the credits transferred, but since I will be 49 when I finish, I am wondering if I have enough time.  lol

[clhjlh2003]

I got 2 Associate Degrees using on-line programs.  Right now I am working on my Medical Billing and Coding Certificate.  You need willpower and a schedule.  I did it anytime I wanted to do it!

[txstarr29]

I am almost done with my Bachelor's in Business from DeVry.  They are more expensive but well worth it.  It is like getting a degree from a regular university and their degrees are looked upon higher than some of the others.

I will say though that you have to actually work on your degree and stick with it with them.  Unlike some of the other schools you have regular class sessions just like college and assignments that have to be done by a certain time.  You use regular text books that are provided via an online book system to do the classes.

My next degree portion will be a combination of online classes mixed with classroom setting though because of my career path.