Online Colleges....

My husband is taking courses through Globe University. He works a fulltime job also. The only thing we don't like about it so far is that they're trying to rope him into campus classes, which kind of defeats the purpose of online schooling if you ask me. Plus, the books can be really spendy and they don't sell back for very much afterward. We had to put last quarters books on Craigslist just to be able to make some money back. I guess that's a problem with any type of schooling, though.

I go to Union Institute and University and I go all online. I love it!

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I want to get my Master's degree eventually... but the only place that has it in a traditional brick and mortar school is a 45is minute drive through the worst traffic ever.... so I am wanting to get my degree through the University of Penn online programs...

Most universities and community colleges offer online classes that cost the same as regular tuition. I've been taking classes from my local community college online for the last year. Sometimes it's nice, other times it's a hassle. It all depends on the teacher. Some, like my English teacher, only had us do 4 papers for the entire term, plus a few discussion posts. But, my psychology teacher gave up multiple big assignments each week to make up for not being in class. It was a bunch of busy work and it was a waste of time. Overall, I've preferred online classes because I can do the work when it's convenient. But, it also means I need to be more motivated to actually do it.

I've never done online college, wasn't really that popular when I was in college, but I have a couple of friends attending school online and they seem to enjoy it. The only thing is, you don't really develop a personal relationship w/ your teacher because all you have is email and Blackboard as your form of communication. Also, you may be one of 100 students they have, so they don't really know you at all. Many of the teachers have strict work deadlines that you have to meet and they are not very accessible when you need help. I am a college teacher now (part-time) and I always avail myself to my students and I enjoy knowing them personally and having a hands-on approach with them. But to each his own. Coming to class every night could be extremely demanding if you have a family and work.

I got my Bachelors from University of Phoenix and am currently working towards my masters. It is a great school and really easy to fit into a schedule. It is pricey but then again you get what you pay for. To me its worth it.

I took a semester online because I couldn't get housing on campus (lived 200 miles away) and partly some personal problems.

I liked it a lot. It's very different and in a sense it does free up some of your time but be warned, it is very easy to fall behind. I unfortunately allowed something to get in the way of school, and I paid for it. I had to drop a class and I had a not so nifty GPA

As long as you're committed and focused, you should be able to handle it.

I really like Excelsior College. I got my Associates and just completed my Bachelors with them. Good class offerings, very flexible, and I *think* competetively priced, although I didn't have to worry about that as mine was paid by the Army. Just remember whatever one you choose, find one that's accredited!

Western Governors University gives you a great value for your buck, and you can load up all you please for one flat full-time rate.

I was looking into the univsersity of Ashford.

Hhmm.... I guess ill have to call the rep and find out. Lol.

I go here..In my 3rd year at Ashford, I love it. I work full time, raise a daughter on my own and maintain a 3.7 GPA. It is doable and should be done.

Good luck, if you need any advice, or just want to chat, feel free to add me!