http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-fears-did-you-have-before-enrolling-in-an-online-college-2/ A discussion about online degrees and your career Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:24:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-fears-did-you-have-before-enrolling-in-an-online-college-2/#comment-2359 Sharon Cece Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:11:34 +0000 http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/?p=142#comment-2359 Hi Marie, I've found there are some graduates who prefer not to walk, even those who are on-campus; however, my "cap and gown" moment was the image that encouraged me through every exam, the image I continually had in my head even prior to applying as a distance learner. Certainly walking is easier if you're local, but it's worth all of the travel effort to get up on that stage and hear your name and be a part of the traditional ceremony. You earned it, you might as well enjoy the best part! I found that even though I was an online student, all of the standard excitement and pomp, if you will, of graduating was present from my advisors and friends as the day drew near. The one challenge was actually picking up my cap and gown, which fortunately the friend I wrote about did for me, mailed to me with my tickets and so, saved me much hassle. However, I'm sure distance learning students can have theirs mailed to them or pick them up just prior to walking. To those students who are debating whether to walk or not, online or on-campus, DO IT. You won't regret it. Hi Marie,
I’ve found there are some graduates who prefer not to walk, even those who are on-campus; however, my “cap and gown” moment was the image that encouraged me through every exam, the image I continually had in my head even prior to applying as a distance learner. Certainly walking is easier if you’re local, but it’s worth all of the travel effort to get up on that stage and hear your name and be a part of the traditional ceremony. You earned it, you might as well enjoy the best part!
I found that even though I was an online student, all of the standard excitement and pomp, if you will, of graduating was present from my advisors and friends as the day drew near. The one challenge was actually picking up my cap and gown, which fortunately the friend I wrote about did for me, mailed to me with my tickets and so, saved me much hassle. However, I’m sure distance learning students can have theirs mailed to them or pick them up just prior to walking.
To those students who are debating whether to walk or not, online or on-campus, DO IT. You won’t regret it.

]]> http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/what-fears-did-you-have-before-enrolling-in-an-online-college-2/#comment-2350 Marie Copp Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:56:46 +0000 http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/blog/?p=142#comment-2350 It is awesome that you drove from NC to FLA to 'walk' in your graduation. I would think that most distance learners don't 'distance' the miles to do this, but how great that you not only did this, but had a pal in the audience cheering you on! Have you ever compared your graduation expectations to others you may know who graduated 'in-house'? It is awesome that you drove from NC to FLA to ‘walk’ in your graduation. I would think that most distance learners don’t ‘distance’ the miles to do this, but how great that you not only did this, but had a pal in the audience cheering you on! Have you ever compared your graduation expectations to others you may know who graduated ‘in-house’?

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