Life Stories

It ’s natural to have doubts about your future, including your education, and whether or not an online education or a traditional campus college is right for you. Here we provide some positive stories from people who were at one time faced with similar life decisions and forks in the road that may be approaching you now.

You may find these stories helpful in putting your current situation into perspective and assessing whether an online degree program will provide the most favorable outlook for you.  Remember that everyone of us has a different story, and you should gather the best available information so that you can make an informed and sound decision.

In addition to these stories, which reflect those students who’ve had a rewarding experience with online education, there may be some criticisms of online school for which it would also be wise to take into account. The experiences and opinions of online students are no doubt as diverse as the myriad of backgrounds they come from.

Charlotte’s Story

Blessed with a unique opportunity studying abroad at a foreign University, Charlotte had a clear direction ahead of her. But when confronted with a terminal illness in her immediate family, she faced a difficult decision on whether to stay. Ultimately she found that an online degree program would offer her the chance to continue her education without sacrificing the need to spend time with her father during his final months.

I was faced with the hardest decision of my life. We did not know how long my dad would live, and I could not imagine him dying in Texas without me by his side…

Read the rest of Charlotte’s story

Nicole’s Experience

Having already earned a number of credits from land-based State and Community Colleges, Nicole questioned the value of obtaining an online degree. But as a working single mom, she needed the flexibility an online program could provide. As it turned out her experience was as fruitful for her as her previous experience with on-campus classes had been.

I found the coursework at University of Phoenix Online to be as engaging as any I had taken in the bricks-and-mortar environment…

Learn more about Nicole’s experience

Your Story!?

So what’s your story? Do you have a compelling tale about Online Education that you wish to share with the world? If so then drop us a line.

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