education guide

You might start an online degree program with the idea of saving time. However, you’ll soon discover online programs take more time than expected. At the very least, they require better time management than a traditional classroom. Online learns have to make themselves do school, keep up with their classes, and, often, have to get their work done without the encouragement of a teacher or classmates. Whether you’re already taking an online course and struggling with time management or considering starting one and not sure what it will involve, keep the following hints in mind.

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Choosing the career that is right for you can be a fun and rewarding challenge.  It is also an important decision, as it has the potential to affect a large portion of your life, happiness and well being. 

You want to choose a career that compliments your strengths, and also one that will offer you a sense of satisfaction and happiness.  The following tips were designed to point you in the right direction for finding the ideal career for you.

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These days, you may feel so busy that you think you’ll never be able to go back to school or finish that elusive degree. You may feel trapped by your current career and dream of the day that you can receive the adequate training or certification to pursue the job of your dreams. With the advance of the Internet, “going back to school” doesn’t mean you have to get in your car or block out week nights away from your family. You can pursue getting a degree online successfully, at your own pace and schedule. Here are some tips to help you realize your dreams:

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Many colleges that offer online classes also provide online library services for their students.  Even in an online program, instructors may expect you to use library resources to complete assignments, projects, or papers for their classes. To be eligible for these library services, you usually are required to be currently enrolled in a class and have a log in and password to access many of the materials on the library web site.

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Once you have made your decision on which college, university or online college to attend and chosen a major area of study, you will need to develop the study habits that will ensure your successful completion of your degree. We have compiled a Top 10 list to help get you started in the right direction.

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Graduating and choosing a college, or returning to attend college after some time off can be a bit on the intimidating side. No matter which field of study you choose, the basic United States college degrees fall under four major categories, to help you simplify the process.

U.S. college degrees fall under four major categories:

1. Associate’s Degrees
2. Bachelor’s Degrees
3. Master’s Degrees
4. Doctoral Degrees

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While it is a satisfying decision to return to school, it can often prove to be quite a challenge. Adult responsibilities such as working full-time or raising a family, or both, can often impede on academic ambitions.

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Many questions and concerns will arise as you begin to look into obtaining an online degree from the school of your choice. Is your online institution reputable and upstanding? Will potential employers value the online degree you receive? Will your credits transfer from one online college or university to another? These questions all boil down to the topic of accreditation, or the recognized legitimacy of a school.

What is accreditation?

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