Comments on: Online College Degree Programs

By: The Path To Contentment | Frugal Dad

The Path To Contentment | Frugal Dad — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:01:33 +0000

[...] was on the fast track up the corporate ladder. I ultimately landed a better job after finishing my online business degree, but again, somewhere along the way I had a change of [...]

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How Much Is Debt Costing You in Opportunity? | Frugal Dad — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:26:27 +0000

[...] debt from our early years of marriage, and some leftover debt related to the pursuit of my online degree. We are still not quite debt free, but getting close! It felt so good to rid ourselves of that [...]

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Weekly Roundup - Farmer’s Market Edition — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:25:47 +0000

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Manliness Must Reads: Is Being a Metrosexual Manly? | Return To Manliness — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:11:21 +0000

[...] Online College Degree Programs Offer Maximum Flexibility (@Frugal Dad) Good analysis of online degrees – pro’s and con’s. I like the interaction of live people, but others love the flexibility. The biggest bang for my buck has always been in person (and that goes for just about anything in my life of great importance). [...]

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:45:04 +0000

I’ve took both in residence and online courses while completing my bachelors degree, which was the only way I could have completed it while I was on active duty. I’ve also looked into online MBA programs because I don’t want to attend any local MBA programs. I prefer in residence courses because I learn better through debate and discussion, so I may hold off before attending an MBA program. (by the way, on of the schools high on my list for an online MBA program in Auburn – it’s a great program!).

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Roundup and Link Love - Hospital Edition | The Wisdom Journal — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:25:44 +0000

[...] Online college degree programs offer maximum flexibility @ Frugal Dad. I used an online option for finishing my bachelors and my masters degrees. Frugal Dad outlines just one of the reasons why this method of education is the wave of the future. [...]

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:26:25 +0000

I’m graduating from an online school this August! I prefer face-to-face classes but I’m an Army wife living overseas so my options are limited. It has definitely taught about self-motivation and setting personal goals though. It is the same price as my b&m college, but that may be due to a military education contract. I feel like I’m missing out on a special experience but I glad I didn’t have to put my degree on hold for four years! I guess it works for me, I’m just glad that I’m nearly finished!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:14:40 +0000

I attended two universities with both face-to-face and online courses before moving overseas (husband was in the Navy) two years shy of completing my degree. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend and finish my degree through an online university.

It was incredibly challenging as I went from semesters to quarters and I tried to keep a full course load (12-15 credit hours). There was a period of time where two quarters overlapped and I was taking 30 credit hours for a one month period (15 credits 1st quarter, 15 credits 2nd quarter). This period of time also happend to coincide with a trip back to the States to visit family (and pulled several all nighters in front of the computer).

I felt the online studies were much more intense than the F2F. Much more work and effort is required on the student’s part. It was challenging, frustrating (electricity was horrible), convenient (I could work full time and go to school full time), but most importantly…it met my needs. I was able to finish my degree before we were relocated again.

I’m pondering going back for a Master’s and am revisiting the options of online versus F2F. The only thing I missed with the online courses was the F2F social interaction you covered in your article. However, finding an option that works best for me far outweighs having the discussion/interaction in person.

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:06:11 +0000

I’m curious to hear more from the online MBA people, I’ve thought about it just because of the convenience, but not sure if it’s worth it. Isn’t an integral part of going to business school leaving with a substantial rolodex of contacts? How does that change when you get this degree online?

By: Red

Red — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:20:07 +0000

I am a current college student (married mother of two and a homemaker) and I usually take one class in house and two online. You must be a self motivated person for online classes. I never have thought about myself as such. I am doing awesome, and I find time to do other things with my family.

If it was not for the online classes, I would not have been able to go back until both of my children were in school and old enough to take care of themselves for a while.

I am getting the same credits for the courses online as I would if I took them all on campus.