I'll be starting classes (pre-nursing) in the Spring and I've been discussing how to work out my schedule with my partner. We will have a new apartment by Sept 15 and we both work to pay the bills. I may need a second job to pay through my classes which is one reason why I'm only taking two at a time. The second reason is to not overload myself and make good grades.
People tell me that online classes give you more flexibility and may be cheaper, yet I've already changed my availability with my manager multiple times for non-school reasons that I'm afraid I will be denied if I don't have a solid schedule to show her that I need a specific day off for study.
Since I'm only taking 2 classes a semester, I will only be in class for 5 hours a week, which doesn't sound bad. Any advice?
I would suggest that you take the core perquisites for the nursing program in person such biology, anatomy, chemistry and maybe even math. Other requirements such social sciences and general elective courses can be taken online. Also check your school policy, I know certain classes could be taken online such as anatomy and physiology.
I had the opposite experience from most posters, I took my classes through Portage Learning/Nursing ABC after checking with my school to be sure they accept those courses, and they were much cheaper than in-person classes ($550 for a 3 credit course through them as compared to $1556 for a 3 credit course through the college affiliated with my nursing school). I took A&P and Developmental Psych through them and had a really positive, laid back experience.
I tried doing online course back when I went to college for another 'major'. Worse mistake I ever made. Like stated by other posters.. Its a self teaching type of thing and I honestly don't learn well like that (Depending on the subject area) So needless to say I had to drop out. Never again will I take a online course unless I'm already confident and knowledgable in that area. I definitely recommend in person if you don't think online classes would be easier for you.. As well online courses for me gave me to many distractions vs in person lectures where I was in a class environment, focused and there to learn.
Wow, that's really something. Maybe there are more hidden costs to online than I thought. Money is an issue for me.
You are right to feel this way. There is an impression that the online format is less expensive than brick and mortar. Many schools are more than happy to allow this canard to propagate itself. One would logically assume that online overhead would be a fraction of the cost but not in today's bizzaro world of post secondary education where tuition inflation has run amuck while college administrators buy the seaside vacation home.
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I would suggest that you take the core perquisites for the nursing program in person such biology, anatomy, chemistry and maybe even math. Other requirements such social sciences and general elective courses can be taken online. Also check your school policy, I know certain classes could be taken online such as anatomy and physiology.