College-Education

Nowadays we hear from everywhere more and more people are
obtaining university degrees online. You wonder if this is
something that you might consider also. Before you sign up
for your first online course you might find the information
presented in this article useful.

1. You can study at your own pace, in the comfort of your own
home and there is no need to quit your job or relocate.

2. University degrees do not come cheap however staying at home
helps to save a lot of money. Do your budget calculation.

3. Since there is no direct supervision it takes a lot of self
discipline, planning, and time management skills to succeed.
Ask yourself if face to face communication is important to
you.

4. Research all possible information about the university of
your choice. Find out if your degree will be accepted by
employers or other universities if you decide to continue
your education somewhere else? Does this university meet
appropriate approvals from accredited institutions? How many
students in each class? How many classes / courses are
taught through online? Can you get references from
graduates?

5. Make a list of your questions and concerns. It will help you
to define your individual needs. Remember: the better
decision we make with regards to setting our goals, choosing
university or college, the better results we get. It also
saves our time and money.

Do your homework and your efforts will be absolutely
rewarded. Good luck with making your dreams come true.

About the author: Tania Wagner works for an internet
marketing company. Her recent articles are about on-line
education. Please visit http://www.universitydegreesonline.org for
more information.

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Does one have to posses a special set of skills in order to be
successful in obtaining an online degree or this is something
that everyone can do? By all means, it is quite achievable for
everyone. However, the results will vary drastically. For some,
obtaining an online degree is easier to say than to do. So, what
qualities can be considered as beneficial? These are some of
them:

- Being a self starter - Possessing time management skills

- Being well organized, prioritizing many different tasks

- Able to adjust well to a new reporting system,
programs, and methods of communication.
- Able to measure his/her progress at all the times
- Establishing rapport with instructor and other students
- Submitting work on time, keeping up with schedule

- Being result oriented

Determination, good planning and persistence are the
cornerstones of online education. Let’s add another quality to
make four corners: commitment. Determine your goals, make a
plan, stay committed and never give up. Sounds like a formula
for success. It is also a hard work that requires an exceptional
self-discipline.

In exchange it offers a great flexibility. It is almost as if
you are managing your education every step at the time. All is
possible and sky is your limit. So use it wisely, enjoy, and
don’t forget to have some fun too.

In some respect, being an online student is like being an
entrepreneur. It’s a lot of responsibilities and, you are liable
for everything. The qualities that you acquire during your
online studies are absolutely vital and very unique. It helps
you to build your career, take care of your personal growth, and
successfully take upon yourself different roles that life can
offer.

The bottom line is while it takes a lot of effort and
determination to get an online education, it is also builds you
into much stronger person capable of dealing with many life
challenges. It’s definitely a great bonus that any online course
offers for free.

About the author: Tania Wagner works for an internet
marketing company. Her recent articles are about on-line
education. Please visit http://www.universitydegreesonline.org for
more information.

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Mary Valenti was looking forward with anticipation to her son, Joshua’s, college graduation. As the grandchild of Italian immigrants, Joshua was soon to become the first member of the Valenti family to obtain a bachelor’s degree in America. Mary was stunned when Joshua told her that he did not want to have a graduation party. Instead, he chose to spend a long weekend at the Jersey Shore with some college buddies.

Ann Powers learned that her daughter, Chantel, was skipping her master’s degree graduation program and heading off to Europe on a month long trip. Ann had already arranged a surprise graduation celebration bash with family members and friends at the local country club when Chantel produced airline and train tickets for her planned trip.

John Cowens was happy that his son, Rick, finished technical school with honors. Rick, on the other hand, was disappointed that the family was marking the ocassion with only a cookout at home with a small group of family members. Clearly, he had expected more.

All three of these situations underscores what sometimes happens when a loved one graduates from school: one family member or members expects something completely different than what another family member delivers. The fall out can result in family conflicts that will not be easily erased; the resultant damage can have lasting implications.

Let’s examine some steps that parents and their adult children should take before an important family milestone arises:

1. Communication Long before the graduation ceremony is scheduled, parents and their adult children need to discuss specific celebration plans. Assuming that one party or the other wants to mark or skip the event can be a huge mistake. Give voice to your thoughts; let nothing be taken for granted.

2. Expectations As parents, we can easily impose our will for our children upon them without considering their thoughts. Lest we forget, they are now adults and they should be able to make important decisions on their own.

3. Compromise Parents and their adult children, after airing their ideas [communication] and sharing their ‘plans’ for the event [expectations], must arrive at some point of compromise with each other. It may not be a story book resolution, but it should be something both parties agree to. Without some sort of compromise, ongoing conflict — even just seething below the horizon — can and will take hold.

Now let’s take a look at how each family implemented these techniques to resolve their own conflicts.

Initially, Mary yelled and reminded Joshua that the family footed the bill for his college education. Joshua explained that he and his friends were worn out from final exams and were heading to the shore to unwind. After a heated argument, a compromise was reached when they agreed to have a family celebration the following weekend.

Chantel Powers had no idea that her mother wanted to celebrate her master’s degree and to such a lavish extent. Happy with her family’s celebrations marking her high school and college graduations, Chantel thought a quiet family event would be held. Ann, on the other hand, was thrilled with Chantel’s accomplishments and wanted to mark the ocassion with an “all-out, get-out” event. Mother and daughter reached a compromise for a smaller, but still important event to be held over the 4th of July weekend when many family members and friends would be present.

Rick was disappointed with the low key celebration that his father had planned for his graduation. When he stressed to his father that he was not going to seek formal education beyond the associate degree level, his father upped his plans closer to what Rick had expected.

In all three cases, communication gave voice to everyone’s expectations which, when hashed out, resulted in compromise that everyone could manage. Congratulations, grads…you just achieved another important milestone!

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