If you are like many people, you started working toward your college degree and have quite a few hours completed already, but you just never seemed to find the time to complete your degree. Life has a way of getting in the way, and now that you have a full-time job and maybe even a busy family life, it seems like a distant dream that you will ever finish your degree. Yet this is a goal that you truly are dedicated to accomplishing because there...more
There was a time in your life when attending classes in a traditional college setting suited your lifestyle, but now you are a busy and successful professional with an eye toward your career. It is simply not feasible for you to take regular time off of work to attend college classes as you work toward your master's degree. The alternative to earning your master's degree through online college courses at one time seemed unrealistic, as...more
If you are like many people, you went to college right after high school. You pretty much knew all through high school what you wanted to be or at least what field you wanted to work in. After you earned your college degree, however, you discovered that the career path you chose just isn't a good fit for you. Maybe you didn't think about how that particular career would relate to having a family and kids. Perhaps the advancement opportunities in that career path were limited to a direction you didn't really want to consider. Some people even find that their interests and passions change over the years, and they now want to work in a different field that really captures their heart and interest now. Many people change careers over the course of their lives, but it can be difficult and even impossible for busy people to find the time to continue working and attend traditional college classes. Some people cannot afford to attend college a second time if they quit work entirely and must continue working to pay for school. For busy professionals looking to change careers, online college courses are the answer. Online college courses offer you the convenience of attending...more
There is no doubt about it. People today are incredibly busy. It's documented that people are working more hours today than they were years ago, and with advanced technology on phones, Wi-Fi hot spots where you can work remotely and more, people just don't ever seem to have free time. When you want to attend classes and earn your higher...more
In most people's careers, there comes a point where they just can't advance any further, and the usual reason for that is their limited education. If you are one of those who has a high school diploma and no further education, then your career prospects are extremely limited, especially in today's economy. But if the thought of...more
With the economy in such a mess these days, it seems natural that all of us are trying to make as much money as we can just to get by. But if you don't have any higher education behind you, you could be struggling for quite some time. Now is a great time to look at online college courses as a way to gain more experience and work toward a degree that could eventually bring you a lot more financial security.Studies show that people with a college degree will make over a million dollars more, over the course of their lifetime, than someone with only a high school diploma. That is a lot of money, and the investment is minimal. The good thing is that online college courses are even less expensive than traditional courses, so you can finish your degree with less money and at a much quicker pace.Even if you are still not sure what you want to do for a living or where you want to work, simply having an associate's degree or bachelor's degree can make the difference between getting an interview and getting a rejection letter. With such high levels of unemployment right now, having a degree is what you need to make sure you can find a job and keep it.Online college courses are...more
Plenty of people have thought about going back to school, but the thought of sitting in a classroom with a bunch of kids just out of high school doesn't seem like a lot of fun. Whether you are young or old, online college courses have many...more
The thought of driving to a traditional college campus, paying to park, walking to a classroom and sitting there for hours on end waiting for the class to be over is enough to make most people give up on the dream of higher education. That kind of...more
If you are like most Americans, you gave up on pursuing your education years ago. With only about 20 percent of the population with a bachelor's degree and unemployment at all-time highs, getting a higher education has never been more important....more
More and more people are choosing to take online college courses these days for a number of reasons. First of all, they are much easier on your schedule, your family and your stress level than having to attend a traditional college. You may also find...more
There was a time when there were just a few colleges that offered online classes, but now it seems as if almost all educational institutions offer at least some, and some of these offer entire degree programs. If you have never thought about taking...more
There are many reasons why so many people are enrolling in online college courses these days, but most of them appear to be related to the economy. With so many people unemployed and jobs becoming rare, people are beginning to see the real importance...more