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[quote=Anonymous]I have a degree from a brick and mortor state university, but took a few classes online, independent study, distance ed etc. Those classes were for the most part MUCH harder than in person classes. My advisor told me I was one of 4 people who finished and passed online Spanish. Trust me, online classes are much harder, particularly when they don't have a virtual classroom where everyone logs on and shares ideas and gets input/discussion from the instructor. There's a lot to be said for a face to face class. The discusson makes it easier I think.

That said, as someone who worked 12 hr graveyard shifts in order to put myself through school, the reality is sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

I liked the independent study classes because I could get the books and assignments between terms and get started on the reading ahead of time. I  was usually ready for 2-3 tests by the end of the first week of classes and done with the classes entirely by the 3rd week which meant I could could focus all my energy on the regular classes that that had set deadlines.

It allowed me to take a full load when I couldn't have otherwise. Alternative learning experiences have their function and shouldn't be discounted entirely.

Also OP, it's not "a credited school," it's "an accredited school." Those little things will cause people to eat you alive and say see that's why those degrees are no good.[/quote]

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