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Going the Distance with Online College

Getting a college degree is a big step that can improve not only your professional life, but also how you view yourself personally. As online degree programs become more common, you may wonder if it's the right path for you. Although traditional, on-campus programs have their benefits, online college can be an awesome way to enhance your life and inspire you to become the person you always imagined (all while sporting your pajamas with your dog at your side).

Stronger Time Management & Organization Skills

With online classes, you’ll have weekly deadlines that include posting discussions, commenting on other student's posts, and weekly papers. While the course instructor will usually participate and guide the students through the weekly work, the onus will be on you to keep up with everything. In order to stay on top of things, you’ll be challenged to create a strong system for planning, organizing, and scheduling your time. Fine tuning your ability to stay organized under pressure and work independently can help you build skills that may impress recruiters or employers someday. The work ethic and responsibility gained at college could stay with you for life.

Improved Writing Skills

Since all of your work will be submitted in written form, you’ll have lots of opportunities to refine your writing skills. Even if that's not your strong suit, that's ok! College is the place to learn. Some colleges provide Writing Assistance Centers, for students who need help putting their thoughts into words. All it takes is a little practice. 

You can learn to express yourself clearly and concisely, while also polishing up your grammar and other technical skills. Most jobs require good written communication skills for anything from simple emails to complex written reports. Improving these skills can help you impress future employers and interact more effectively with everyone in your life.

Greater Financial Security

One major reason to consider online college is that it gives you a flexible schedule, allowing you to work while you earn your degree. This may enable you to minimize student loans and build some savings through your college years. Although being financially stable alone doesn’t really mean you are a better person, it can certainly make you a happier, less stressed out person. When you complete your degree, you should already have a handle on your financial situation and won’t face the rude awakening that many graduates experience when they realize they have loads of debt.

Exposure to a Distinctly Diverse Group of Students

You may not think it, but online college has a unique ability to bring together people from many different places, cultures, and ways of life. Far from just sitting in front of a computer silently, you’ll be interacting with people in different jobs, age ranges, and maybe even different countries. You may share a virtual classroom with anyone!

Exposure to these different perspectives can help you better understand the complexities and challenges that other people face, a valuable asset in our increasingly globalized society. Plus, since you will be interacting online and in writing, you’ll likely have more chances to actually learn about how your classmates think and view the world. In traditional classes, most of the class is centered on listening to the teacher lecture, leaving less time for interaction between students. Online learning tends to be more collaborative and gives students more chance to read each other’s ideas via discussion boards and forums.

Knowledge about Your Learning Style

Everyone learns differently. People learn by reading, listening, doing, or a combination of methods. Perhaps you’ve tried to go to college in traditional settings in the past and think you just aren’t cut out for school. The truth is, traditional learning structures provide little flexibility. When you take classes online, however, teachers often provide an array of information in different formats including PowerPoint, written materials, videos, recorded lectures, even breakout activities. As you sift through the different types of media, you’ll probably figure out more about your own learning style. Once you discover how you learn best, you’ll be able to seek out information in formats that is most accessible to you, helping you to learn more effectively and accomplish tasks more quickly.

Greater Confidence

Advancing your education can give you a feeling of deep satisfaction and confidence in yourself. It feels amazing to go to sleep each night knowing that you are taking steps to improve your life. Each time you log in to your online classes, you’ll be reminded that you care enough about your own future to put in this hard work. With every class completed, you’ll get a boost of confidence because you have taken one more step on the path to your future. As you gain knowledge in different areas, you’ll become more aware and connected with your world, giving you the confidence to take risks and reach even higher.

Begin Your Journey at ECPI University

So, are you ready to start your journey towards a better education and brighter future? ECPI University offers a wide range of online degree programs that can fit your schedule while building your knowledge base. Visit ECPI University’s website and get in touch with an admissions representative today to learn more about your options. It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!

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