wasn’t even a hint that one might be starting. When it did come it was 30 kilometers away in the capitol. Fortunately, my wife’s work did have e-mail and the course I took didn’t require any type of live chats or other forums. Instead, once we had registered for the course we got a list of books to read and a list of assignments. While still in the states I e-mailed the instructor to make sure she didn’t have a problem with the situation and she e-mailed back that she would love to have me take the course.The course turned out to be a huge success for me personally. The keys to this success were the same keys that make online learning ideal for many individuals. Most importantly at the time was the mobility that it afforded. I could be literally half a world away from Colorado, sitting on the equator, doing assignments. I also needed flexibility. Anyone who has ever lived in a developing country knows that almost nothing happens on a strict schedule, and if there is any predictability, it’s that things are unpredictable. One of the things that I loved most was the convenience. I got the books while in the States, though I could have ordered them and received them in Uganda, and then I read them when it was convenient. Of course, because I was in an extremely unique location the themes of the assignments that I turned in, via e-mail, also tended to be unique which both the instructor and I appreciated.
Would I recommend online education to others? You bet I would. Since my days living in Uganda, I’ve gone on to get finish my graduate degree at a traditional university, but the projects that I completed for my distance education course are still the most memorable. Here’s an idea find an online degree program for a reputable college and move abroad. Guarantee you you’ll get more out the course than staying home and sitting in a class room.
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