I mentioned in my last post i would talk to you about going to school online. I have a lot to say about this subject because some people tend to give it a really bad rap when in all actuality it is a very good choice for some people.
Right out of high school:
If you want to go to an online college right out of high school please please please do your research!! It took me around six months to find a school i liked that was accredited and had a FULLY online degree i could get. When you are looking to do an online degree please choose to do it for the right reasons. Don't do it because you think it will be easy and you will have more time to party. Online school is just as difficult if not MORE difficult than going into a class. Your teachers don't care if you turn your work it, YOU have to. You have to be disciplined and set up a regular time to study and do your tests. I choose online schooling so that i could move out on my own and get a FULL time job as well as go to school FULL time. Also, please don't feel like a technical school is step down from a four year school; because another thing to talk about is price, technical schools are cheaper!! A lot of times scholarships you get can give you a full ride to a technical school. Not only did i go to school for free, but got a check in the mail every semester. Another thing to think about is if your school is "brick and mortar". This means is your school bases solely online, or does it have a school other kids can actually go to. You want to choose a brick and mortar school because while more and more people are attending online schools it still looks better to get your degree from a well known B&M school. You WONT be able to tell you went online on you're degree, it will look the same as everyone other degree out there from that school.
After you're two year degree:
Congratulations graduate! Now you want to move on? Can i stress even harder now to do more research? I started looking for a four year school as soon as i started my associate's degree. Once again make sure your school has the right accreditation. Price is even more of an issue now because four year schools cost more, just look around and take your time and pick the degree that is right for you.
Post four year schools:
This is where it gets HARD and REALLY expensive. If you are going to get a masters or doctorate please be ready to study, study, study, because if you go into this degree as a slacker it will be a disaster.
TLDR;
1. Do your research
2. Choose online schooling for the right reasons
3. Be disciplined
4. Shop around
5. Did i mention to do your research?
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