do you study in distance learning programs? What do you think about it?

Philippines
May 11, 2009 9:42am CST
Hi! Since the recession, everyone is busy doing his or her own work. Some lost jobs and some are struggle for a living. Now, many people are leaving school due to financial problems. Even me, I am afraid of my job security but I want to study in masteral degree programs without leaving the job. I am thinking of taking the distance learning programs for master degree. Do you think it will be useful than studying at traditional college or university? Have you enrolled yourself? If yes, let me know what you think. If no, kindly tell me if you plan to take it .... Thanks!
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• Malaysia
12 May 09
Many people are taking long distance learning programs because they do not want to lose their jobs. Even though it would be a bit tiring, but you can arrange your own schedule because the class times are flexible. I have never taken a long distance program but I have many friends who take long distance courses. They work nine to five and they attend classes after 6 p.m. during weekdays and they also take weekend classes. There are many modules to choose from, some people only attend classes during weekends because they do not want to mix office and school during weekdays. It is also quite tiring doing it, but many people are also taking weekdays night classes because they want to graduate quicker than those taking weekend classes. I support your plan to continue taking a course in masterial degree. This degree will definitely help you in your career and your financial stability in the future.
• United States
20 Oct 09
My husband is doing his Associates Degree online through the University of Phoenix and I am working towards my Masters Degree from University of Phoenix. My husband holds a part-time job (through no fault of his own) and I am currently unemployed. I have been looking for work since I graduated with my Bachelors in Elementrary Education. With the economy being bad right now it seems like going to college is safe. I am learning that there is no such thing as job security but an education is something that cannot be taken away.
• Philippines
23 Oct 09
okay..u have a real point..thanks for sharing and ill take note of that... as of now, i will enroll postgraduate degree next week which i admitted already...love it so much!=) thanks for all d comments... i try to enjoy myself in studying..and let you know the updates.
@gongchhua (272)
• China
11 May 09
Hi, my major is Educational Technology. One of the research aspects is distance education. I think with the rapid development of Information technology, distance learning is very popular now. In my view, you made a right decision to go further your study through this way. It is benefit your job,and have time to study useful knowledge as weii. You can do it without uncertainty. I think more and more people will take this way to gain new knowledge. Distance education and learning will be a bright future.