technology has revolutionized the education sector with the introduction of online learning. many graduate schools now offer students the opportunity to earn their degrees either fully or partially online. if you\u2019re deciding between attending school on-campus or online, you\u2019re reading the right post. what are some of the pros and cons of the online experience, as compared to the traditional classroom experience?<\/p>\n
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the traditional on-campus classroom experience allows you the opportunity to network with professors and classmates in person. it\u2019s often easier to establish mentor\/mentee relationships when you meet people in a classroom instead of online.<\/p>\n
face-to-face communication is also more effective in help sessions and tutorials, since students can more easily explain where they\u2019re having difficulty and professors are more able to address questions on the spot. lastly, students who meet with their professors during office hours can typically receive stronger letters of recommendation and references down the road.<\/p>\n
students who attend school on campus will need to live near campus and factor in commute time to their daily schedules. it can also be difficult for students with work obligations to keep up with school in an on-campus environment, since the traditional classroom experience offers less scheduling leeway.
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online degrees make education available to people who might otherwise be limited by restraints like geography and family or work commitments. students from around the world can enroll in virtual classes, as long as they have computer access. virtual classes also give students more flexibility in when they take classes and turn in assignments.<\/p>\n
some students find that it\u2019s more difficult to stay motivated and focused from behind a computer screen, and that the on-campus experience is what keeps their concentration and commitment levels high.<\/p>\n
another concern is accreditation. although a number of accredited colleges and universities do offer some online courses for credit, degrees completed completely online are less common. some employers (as well as other schools or universities) do not recognize online degrees from certain schools, so do your research carefully when choosing your program!
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\n1 – photo of student studying on campus courtesy of flickr user concordia university<\/a> under the creative commons 2.0<\/a> license.
\n2 – photo of group of students ourtesy of flickr user st. louis university madrid campus<\/a> under the creative commons 2.0<\/a> license.
\n3 – photo of student on laptop courtesy of flickr user st. louis university madrid campus<\/a> under the creative commons 2.0<\/a> license.<\/i><\/h6>\n
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