College online?

Pilotwannabe1123

Pilotwannabe1123

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Hey guys,

I was wondering what the experience was taking classes and getting a degree online? What is it like? What are your thoughts and opinions? Do you prefer in class, online, or a mix of both worlds?
 
I started to take one online class during my master's. My computer crashed the week before the class started, so I couldn't get on the first week. I emailed the instructor and was told, too bad, no way you can make it up. I dropped the class and never took another. For me, I think in class is better anyway, since I'm not really into actually studying the text. I would much rather listen to a lecture (and remember almost 100% of it). Just think of it as a self study course. If you are good at learning things on your own, then it should be fine (as long as you don't have computer issues).
 
For my bachelors I did a few online classes because it allowed me flexibility. They are ok as long as you are self motivated. You will basically have to read the book cover to cover by yourself and be able to comprehend it. So if its a subject that you know nothing about than I wouldn't suggest doing it. Theres not alot of interaction between you and the professor. A few I took would have discussion boards where students could try and talk to each other to figure out different ideas and problems. But expect to have to bascially learn the material by on your own time. I find them to be more work intensive than actual classroom based classes but the flexbility makes the extra work worth it.
 
Talk with the bee. He's currently enrolled. I'm planning on doing the same and was lucky enough to have a chat with him. Great guy!
 
I'm doing a mix of both. The convenience of having a class online is nice, but you wouldn't want to do all of your classes that way. It's nice to go to class and meet new people and make friends. I don't know how old you are and what your work/family schedule is like, but that's just my advice.
 
Love it!!


Pros
1. Class at your convenience.
2. In some cases such as ERAU Worldwide its a fraction of the cost ($225/credit hr) vs attending the campus.
3. No need to waste time getting dressed, driving to class, sitting in class (I get distracted easily)
4. Every test is open-book. Now Im not saying that you won't have to read the material and study, but theres been numerous occasions where I may forget one or two key terms and a quick glance at the text will refresh my mind. So if you study you shouldn't have a problem getting 90 and above. Oh and most test are timed so again studying is a must.


Cons
1. If your not self-motivated it will not work.
2. Some may feel that you don't receive personalized attention.
3. No hot chicks to look at or talk to (unless you visit another site)
4. Can't think of any other since I'm really pleased with online courses.
Edit: 4. If you wait till the assignment or test deadline and your computer takes a dump your screwed.
 
I'm enrolled at Mountain State University for their BS in Aviation. I have 9 classes left after this one.
 
I did online classes. If you are a good self study, you wont have many problems. The biggest issue you will run into with online classes are the online schools that aren't accredited. If you do choose an online school, be sure to make sure it is accredited. Otherwise you will have a degree worth next to zilch.
 
PlayaSteelo said:
Love it!!
Cons
1. If your not self-motivated it will not work.
2. Some may feel that you don't receive personalized attention.
3. No hot chicks to look at or talk to (unless you visit another site)
4. Can't think of any other since I'm really pleased with online courses.
Edit: 4. If you wait till the assignment or test deadline and your computer takes a dump your screwed.
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Special emphasis on #3. Although if you're doing this at Riddle, then it really doesn't matter. :(
 
Wonderful experience. Brick and mortar school with online degree programs and campuses regionally and on most military bases. Can't beat it.

GI Bill paid for all of my undergrad as well as 60% of my post private flight training, with money left in the bank.

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10 week terms, five terms per year. Possible to knock out an undergraduate degree in less than 3 years if you take 9 credits per term. But expect to work. It won't be easy and will require great time management skills, especially if you work full time or have a family.
 
My wife is in an online masters program and HATES it. The lack of personal interaction is really killing it for her.
 
The guys saying it's great aren't aware of the awesome times they missed out on. College was the greatest time of my life - would have been a shame to have given it up to take classes online.
 
Murdoughnut said:
The guys saying it's great aren't aware of the awesome times they missed out on. College was the greatest time of my life - would have been a shame to have given it up to take classes online.
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meh. College was fun but not that great while I was there (brick and mortar), though it was Riddle and it's pretty small and pretty lame.
Military barracks life was way better and provided an unreal amount of entertainment/drama. So I guess the military made up for what I lost in college.
I partied/skipped class a bit too much the first time through and ended up leaving after 1.5 years so now am back at a Riddle ext campus and hating it. I'm about to go down to 1 in house class, required for GI Bill housing allowance, and take 2 online.

I do like online classes for the reasons others have said. You work at your own pace though most times still have a due date, don't have to hassle with going anywhere and don't have to deal with people. Cons are you have no reason to leave your house (unless working or something along those lines), no social interaction.

I would say it depends on where you are at in life and what your reasons are for wanting online classes.
 
I'm enrolled at Mountain State University for their BS in Aviation. I have 9 classes left after this one.
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This isnt a knock on JHugz but dont do that. A BS in Aviation is worth less than the paper its printed on.
 
Murdoughnut said:
The guys saying it's great aren't aware of the awesome times they missed out on. College was the greatest time of my life - would have been a shame to have given it up to take classes online.
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Ah, don't be so naive now.

Some of us who did school online were in a uniform for the years traditionally known as "college years," having one hell of a time without the overbearing Professors or even parents threatening you about cutting off your credit cards.

Best of both worlds really.

I work right now with some kids who are 21 or 22 and in school full time - and yet they act like they're spoiled rotten 12 year olds. I wouldn't have fit in if that's what the majority of college kids were up to even 7 years ago. Just not my kind of environment.
 
Im planning on getting my basics out of the way online through the community college in my area and working full time to get some money while still getting school done. Then, when it comes time for the degree courses, transferring to a actual school and getting all the college I can take :beer:
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SteveC said:
It allows one to check the college degree box just as well as any other bachelor's.
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That's all I'm doing it for. If I do something other then flying then I'll go back to school and get a MBA or something. Most degree's are pretty useless especially if you don't have any experience in the field.
 
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