re: The best thing about taking classes over the Internet

Toni — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:11:43 GMT

How long have you been doing online classes? Also do you have textbooks that you read from or do you read them online? If you read them online, is it easier to just read your materials online then reading a book? I want to do online classes but I don't think I have time to do it. Right now time to do anything I would love to do seems impossible to find because I have 2 kids and 2 step kids. My daughter will be 3 in March and my son is 3 months old, plus my 2 step kids are ages 8 and 10 and I'm always busy taking care of them, doing house work, doing errands, I'm always on the go. I'm 23 years old and I don't have a degree. I would like to get a degree in the Healthcare field and set a good example to my kids. How do you do it?

re: The best thing about taking classes over the Internet

Arlyne22 — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:04:34 GMT

Hi Toni,

I have been going to school online since April 2006. It has been great. You asked if textbooks that I read from have or do I read them online. You will get your reading material on-line and what I do is I print out the chapter the week before and I read it. I study it and I make sure I understand it. The chapter is usually 60-70 pages long. I rather print and read that way if I go somewhere and I need to wait I can read my material. I love online classes it is convenient for me at this time in my life. I have two children, 5 and 7 and they need to go to school and be picked up and all the other work that a Mom needs to do, that I am sure you are aware of. Do you ever have time for yourself? Online classes are not for everyone. You need to really want it, you totally need self discipline. I started in April 2006 and it was not until August 2006 where I had my schedule all worked out. In the first couple classes they go over Time Management, a class that you will use for a very long time. I am getting my AA in Healthcare Administration and have already registered with the UOP for my BS in Human Service/Management and that will take me into my Masters in Healthcare Administration-Gerontology. I am so excited about getting to that point in my life. I am glad that you have made a small move to get information on how to go to school, and take care of your house and children. It will all start to fall in place for you once you start. Kudos to you taking care of four children and thinking about returning to school.

Toni, I hope I have answered your question. Feel free to write back as writing is one of my favorite pass time and it also helps me become a better writer.:)

Arlyne