On campus or online: Which do you prefer?
According to a November 2007 report by research and consulting group Edventures, eight percent of students attending U.S. degree-granting, Title IV schools that year studied online exclusively. Any person seeking a degree should consider the pros and cons of online and on-campus study.
Misconceptions
Until recently, a plethora of unaccredited schools and so-called diploma mills gave online study a bad reputation. Today however, many highly-accredited schools and universities offer degrees online.
Access
A person living close to a traditional campus should consider attending as these may offer more internship programs and work opportunities; this, as well as lower in-state tuition. If a school is not nearby, the internet is accessible and offers a viable alternative.
Features
Online education allows a person to enroll at her convenience and to balance study with other commitments. A person who works well with groups and enjoys personal interaction may benefit more through traditional education.
Function
Courses, such as business information technology, are very compatible with online study. Hard science and medical practice however, should be learned at traditional campuses.
Considerations
For persons desiring to obtain a degree through both online and traditional means, a new teaching model known as hybrid instruction may be the answer, provided that a nearby campus offers it.
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