4 Crucial Strategies for Succeeding in an Online Degree Program
Posted By: Anica Oaks on January 05, 2017  Online degree programs provide students with the chance to study in a way that’s far more flexible than a traditional education. You can access coursework whenever it’s convenient and from anywhere that you have an internet connection. There are, however, certain challenges to online study as well. You need to be extremely focused and self-disciplined. Here are four strategies to ensure that you’re successful in your pursuit of an online degree. Find the Best Study EnvironmentOnline education gives you a great deal of freedom to choose where you study from. It’s easiest to focus if you find a specific place where you can best concentrate. This may be at home, in a local cafe with WiFi access, or at the public library. Find the room or space that you find most inspiring or the least distracting. This will also help you create good study habits. When you enter your chosen study space, you’ll naturally get into work mode. Avoid DistractionsThe internet is full of distractions. Between email, social media sites, videos and constantly updating news stories, it can be tempting to constantly click from one place to another. You must avoid this temptation if you want to focus on an online class. Using productivity apps can help keep you focused on your work. These apps can do things like track your time and block social media sites. Choose a Program that Matches Your GoalsThere are thousands of online degree programs. Make sure you choose one that matches your interests, abilities and career goals, and that is accredited. For example, if your objective is to work as a paralegal, you could find a good paralegal master’s degree online. There are both undergraduate and graduate programs in just about any field you want to pursue. When you have a definite goal in mind, you’ll be more motivated to do your best and succeed. Manage Your TimeMost people who enter online degree programs are busy. You may have a full-time job and kids. To fit in your online studies, you’ll have to become skilled at time management. If you spend the typical 20 hours per week watching TV, you can gain more time by scaling back on this unproductive activity. Another way to save time is to consolidate errands and make fewer trips to the store or mall. Set up a certain number of hours for studying and do your best to stick to this schedule. Online degree programs make it possible to further your career objectives in a convenient way. In order to be successful, however, you have to take the process seriously and approach it in an organized manner. The above guidelines are useful to help you focus and gain the maximum benefits from online study. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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