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10. Flexibility and Options
If you’re a full-time mom, chances are a course schedule featuring lectures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays isn’t going to synch so well with the already stringent demands of your career and family life. An online degree program takes the pressure off — you can attend class and take tests early in the morning or in the evening after work. The weekends are very popular for online studying. If you like to study in uninterrupted blocks, you can simply block off a Saturday or Sunday and really delve into your lectures and course materials. There’s no opening and closing hours for your degree program: All your educational materials live online and are available to you anytime you need them.
9. Open Access
It doesn’t matter how old you are, how much college you’ve had, or what your prior learning situation is. As long as you have a high school diploma or GED, you’ll be able to find an online course of study that suits your goals and aspirations. Even if you don’t have a High School education, you can go about getting it online. Prior to the rise of the Internet, this wasn’t case, as most higher education institutions were locked into rigid course schedules and antiquated admissions requirements
8. Geography Doesn’t Matter
Thanks to the Internet’s obliteration of geographical barriers, you can pursue your college education — in the field that interests you most — no matter where you live. For example: If your local community college doesn’t have a health care management program, you can simply seek out an online university with a reputation for a good program in this field. You could reside in central Alaska or Southern Arizona and still be able to interact with expert professors and motivated students in your chosen course of study.
7. Learn at Your Own Pace
Studying online means you don’t have to quit your job or abandon your pressing responsibilities. Although you can complete a four year degree in as little as three years online, you can also take as long as you need to earn your diploma. Whether you’re in a big hurry or simply want to take your time and steadily accumulate knowledge and skills, an online degree program can accommodate your needs.
6. Save on Commuting Costs
The last thing you need in a full working and family life is more commuting time and gas costs. An online degree program allows you get your education in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Who knows? With gas prices on a steady upward incline, you might save enough in transportation to pay for an entire semester of your education!
5. Get a Quick Start
Most online degree programs aren’t constrained by a traditional semester schedule and allow new students the opportunity to begin coursework in rapid fashion. Some online schools allow new students on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, while other schools allow students to get started almost immediately.
4. Boost Your Earning Power
Often, you can work with your employer to find an online degree program that allows you the freedom to take a significant course load without leaving your job. Bonus: Many companies offer tuition reimbursement for online education.
3. Make New Friends
Studying online, you’ll meet students from all over the country with common interests and concerns. Many working mothers form their own support communities within their specific degree programs.
2. Inspire Your Family
What better way to motivate your kids to study hard than by taking your own advice? Seeing you have the courage to earn your degree will inspire your children to pursue their own educational dreams.
1. Inspire Yourself
Earning your college degree means you’re dedicated to improving your life and facing life’s challenges proactively. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel is worth every hour of the hard work you’ll be devoting to this exciting path.
October 27th, 2008 in
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Speaking on the campaign trail during his run for the Presidency, Senator John F. Kennedy often pointed out that, “When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”
The Crisis: In a recession, the lack of a college degree can make tough economic times even tougher.
There’s no doubt the U.S. economy is in deep trouble. The stock market has lost nearly a third of its value from its autumn 2007 peak; home values have plummeted; foreclosures have skyrocketed; and taxpayers are now on the hook for a 700-billion-dollar bailout of Wall Street and the banking industry. Perhaps the most sobering news of all? The U.S. Economy lost 159,000 jobs in September alone, with rising unemployment rates predicted well into 2009.
The national unemployment rate now stands at 6.8%. And when we break out the unemployment numbers by education level, a striking pattern emerges:
* Unemployed workers with a college degree - 2.5%
* Unemployed workers with some college or AA degree - 5.0%
* Unemployed workers with high school no college - 6.3%
* Unemployed workers with less than high school degree - 9.6%
As you can see, workers with college degrees are 2.5 times less likely to be unemployed than their high-school diploma holding counterparts. In other words: The more college education you have, the better your position becomes in a tough job market!
The Opportunity: Studying for your college degree online offers crucial flexibility and cost savings … and you don’t have to quit your day job.
During a recession, if you’re already employed, chances are you’ll want to remain in your current position until the economic outlook improves. Fortunately, getting your college degree doesn’t have to come at the expense of losing your job — especially for students enrolled in online degree programs. Studying online gives you the flexibility to balance pressing financial responsibilities with your education and future goals. As an online degree student, you’ll be able to:
* Set your own course schedule and attend virtual class before or after you go to work.
* Work at your own pace: If you have a busy two months on the job coming up, you can reduce your course load.
* Maximize your study time: You can take classes anywhere where there’s an internet connection. Have a 60-minute lunch hour? Why not study or attend 45-minute class?
* Save money on commuting costs: With gas prices still hovering above $3 per gallon, the difference between commuting to a local college and staying at home to learn will save you hundreds — possibly thousands — of dollars a year.
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October 24th, 2008 in
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A Mother’s Guide to Going Back to School Online
In the 21st century, mothers are expected to be both caregivers and breadwinners for their families. This makes “mom” the most important job title in the world — and also the most demanding. According to the most recent U.S. Census figures, over 52% of all mothers with young children (ages 0-6) also worked at least on a part-time basis. For mothers of older kids, (ages 6-18) that figure rises to 75%.
Sadly, most moms are struggling just to make ends meet. Did you know that 60% of all working mothers earn less than $30,000 per year?
Why such a paltry figure? Many moms were unable to complete — or even begin — their college educations early in life and now find themselves shut out from the higher paying jobs available to college graduates. On average, a college-educated worker will earn $1 million over a lifetime than her counterpart with just a high school diploma. Despite devoting countless hours each week to under-paying jobs, countless women feel that obtaining a college degree is simply too daunting a time commitment to undertake.
Fortunately, today’s moms have an option that earlier generations didn’t: studying for a college degree online.
Whether you work full time or make a full-time career out of caring for your kids, studying for your college degree online offers the freedom, flexibility, and convenience to achieve your educational dreams at a pace that balances your needs with those of your family.
Getting started with an online degree program is not as hard as it might seem. We hope you’ll use this guide to take the first step towards getting back into school, pursuing your education, and improving your life.
If you’d like to learn more please check out our guide to helping mom’s continue their education online. Click here to our free PDF.
Sources:
U.S. Census Data and Not Just Getting By!: Single Working-Poor Mothers and Education, Mary Gatta, Ph.D., Center for Women and Work, Rutgers University
October 22nd, 2008 in
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It’s no surprise to moms that they have some of the toughest jobs in the world. They balance kids, a career, a spouse, friends, and the demands of life on a day to day basis. Many mothers out there would love to get more education, but can’t find the time or the energy to hit the books at a traditional campus.
To help moms who have dreamed of finishing college or get a leg up in their career Saint Leo University has created “A Mother’s Guide to Going Back to School Online”.
This guide contains helpful tools like the “Am I Ready to Earn my Degree Online?” checklist and “Essential First Steps towards an Online Degree for Mothers.” These interactive sections can help you assess your needs and expectations for starting a college program. You can download the guide free here: http://blog.saintleo.edu/Guides/SLUGuide_Moms.pdf
In order to read you may need a free copy of Adobe PDF reader, which you can also download here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
If you’re a mom or you know one that’s always dreamed of obtaining their degree, please check out this guide. Getting started on your future is not as hard as it might seem and this guide is full of tips and suggestions to make the transition easier.
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October 20th, 2008 in
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