A Day in the Life of an Online College Student
Posted: September 07, 2020 | Author: Grace Thorkelson and Fidele Koffi | Read Time: 3 minutes
While the lives, careers, and schedules of online students vary greatly-- the underlying commonality between each of them is the flexibility and convenience that comes with taking courses online. Whether you are a parent of young children, a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree working full-time, or simply live a significant distance from a university--earning your degree online can help you reach your academic and professional goals, without the burden of quitting your job, changing your schedule, finding a nanny, and so much more.
For many, starting or finishing college the traditional way is simply not possible. While some courses do require attendance in online lectures, many online courses at Southern Utah University can be completed asynchronously, meaning that you can complete the work at your own pace while following the due dates and learning the material at the speed best for you. In this type of course, students don’t fret about having to be online at a specific time everyday for lectures or presentations. All the course materials are accessible via canvas 24/7. Many students prefer to complete the course load within the first few weeks, while others tend to study in their spare time and complete it as the semester progresses.
Day in the Life of An Online Student
As previously mentioned, no two online students’ schedules will look exactly the same. But, a typical schedule may look something like this.
While online classes do indeed bring an added freedom of time and schedule to students, online courses are not a ‘break’, and still require commitment and engagement, similar to a traditional on-campus class. Similar learning outcomes and results are required, meaning that the same amount of time needs to be spent in order to learn and eventually master the content.
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Wherever you are in your educational journey SUU can help you reach your goals. Our 100 percent online programs are designed to provide the flexibility you need and the affordability you want. Accelerate your path to professional achievement by choosing the online degree that's right for you.
If the flexibility of online school may fit your needs, reach out to one of SUU Online’s exceptional admissions officers at (435) 865-8665 or at online@suu.edu to get started.
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