Careers advice. Earn a degree online

Careers advice. Find a new job or start a home business. Earn a degree online:

What are the advantages of online learning?

First of all, it is possible to fit this type of study around your existing commitments:

You don't have to leave your job, pay a fortune in childcare and trek to a campus miles away from home.

You can gain qualifications without having to interrupt career progression.

You can learn at your own pace - degrees are usually modular, allowing you to take breaks if you need to.

What are the disadvantages of online learning?

There are several potential disadvantages, but this depends on your personality and preferences.

You will miss out on the student experience - interaction with other students, sports, clubs, drinking and other traditional student pastimes.

You will also miss the buzz of learning in a classroom environment, being able to discuss, argue and ask questions as soon as they come up.

You may find it hard going to study after a full day's work and your social life is likely to suffer as weekends will be needed to catch up on assignments.

Other family members may feel neglected or interrupt you.

You may find it difficult to motivate yourself when you'd rather watch TV or go to the pub with friends.

The decision to follow an online course is not to be taken lightly and should be a result of considering all the options and choosing the one which will work best for you.

Please email me if you have any questions,
waller@coolercareers.com

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