http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog A discussion about online degrees and your career Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It was a really tough decision for me to choose to become an online learner, but I'm glad I did. In 2003, I graduated from a rather prestigious university. I began there, four years prior, with hopes of becoming a doctor. A year or two into my schooling, I realized that ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/overcoming-the-stigma-of-online-education/ Living in a small, rural country town has many advantages. Having an easily accessible four-year college or university is not one of them. Accessibility became the main inspiration to pursuing an online university. The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) provided me everything I needed online: application, course schedules, registration, ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/my-inspiration-for-choosing-an-online-university/ Although it would be short and sweet if I were able to narrow it down to only one specific inspiration answer, I simply cannot do it since there were so many different factors that played an important role as to why I considered an online education. Don't get me wrong, ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-inspired-you-to-consider-online-education/ My inspiration for an online education came from my need to schedule my continuing education around my own schedule, and my complete fascination with the online environment itself.   My son was always online, creating and posting his own web page at the age of 12, long before the ease of ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/the-inspiration-for-online-education/ Online education. When I first enrolled in my online program, I had one thing in mind - convenience! I was working full time, and taught college classes part time at night. I was trying to earn a PhD, but there was no way I could give up my life (and ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-inspired-an-online-education/ Western Governors University is pleased to offer the WGU Excellence in Special Education Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to help aspiring special education teachers attend college online to earn their licensure or endorsement in special education and fill a vital role in their communities. Each scholarship is valued up to ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/wgu-online-awarding-2500-scholarships/ For many years after I left Florida State University, I bemoaned the fact that I had 96 credits and no degree. I took some time to work, get married and start a family, yet my desire to graduate college never left me. I knew that I could complete my degree here in ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-inspired-you-to-consider-an-online-education/ Becoming a special education teacher is now easier because of Western Governors University's flexible, online degree programs in special education. The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and the Master of Science in Special Education will prepare individuals to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities. Western Governors University is pleased ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/scholarships-for-online-degrees-in-special-education/ It’s general knowledge that a MBA or a bachelor of science in nursing are admirable and trustworthy degrees that have stood the test of time, but what if are interested in something outside of mainstream?  There are many colleges and institutions that offer creative degree programs, but I found these ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/unique-college-degrees/ As the price of a college degree continues to rise, there's growing evidence that the monetary payoff isn't quite as big as often advertised. The best estimate now is that a college degree is worth about $300,000 in today's dollars—nowhere near the $1 million figure that is often quoted. "That $1 ... http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-is-a-college-degree-worth/