The choice to make a career change—or even a just a job change—can be a tough decision, even if you’ve been thinking about it for a long time. As with any change, there is a degree of risk involved. You may wonder: What if I don’t like my new job […]
Online Learning
Online classes have increased steadily in popularity over the last decade. Although some students love the convenience of the online classroom format, others struggle without the structure of an actual classroom. It can be difficult to justify spending the tuition for an online course if you’re not sure that it will […]
Why Everyone Should Try a Free Online Class at Least Once
Although I headed to college to earn my bachelor’s degree immediately after high school, as many do, I also returned to college later, as an adult, to work toward a master’s degree. I didn’t follow the traditional bachelor’s to master’s path, though.While an undergraduate, I’d started working as a therapist […]
My Experience as an Adult Student in an Online Degree Program
Hannah Holley has recently joined the Student Caffé team as a writer, but before embarking on this journey, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Charleston, a master’s degree from Ball State University, and worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in South Carolina. Q. You went to […]
My College Story: Entering the Field of Psychology
While online colleges only began popping up in the 80s and 90s, they have redefined higher education for many students. In fact, in 2012, 11% of U.S. undergraduates and 22% of U.S. graduate students were enrolled in online colleges. If you need further proof that they’re here to stay, turn […]
Four Myths about Online Colleges Debunked
Summer college courses are often intense immersions into their subjects. There are usually two sessions: one in the beginning of the summer and one at the end. They allow students to earn credits during all or part of their summer vacations. These courses are growing in popularity because they are […]
Do This, Not That: Summer Classes for Adult Students
Distance education is any learning that happens remotely; the student is in one place and the professor is in another. These days, most courses taught at a distance are online classes. They make use of cutting-edge technology, such as webinars, podcasts, and exams proctored via webcam, to help students master […]