The Benefits of Online Summer Classes: Academics and Financially

issed vacations, long hours sitting in classrooms while the sun shines around you, difficulty working class around a summer job, or simply not being able to lounge by the pool all day.

Now that school is out for the summer, everyone is taking their separate paths. Maybe you are thinking about lying by the pool all summer, vacationing a lot, working, etc... If you have a computer, an internet connection, and a little motivation, you may be able to get a little more than just a tan this summer.

For some summer sessions may seem like a terrible idea: missed vacations, long hours sitting in classrooms while the sun shines around you, difficulty working class around a summer job, or simply not being able to lounge by the pool all day. For anyone who doesn't want to spend their summer in a classroom but wants to get ahead, consider online summer classes.

Why should you consider online summer classes?

  • You can get ahead academically. With the convenience of internet classrooms, you can get ahead in your studies without sacrificing what you enjoy most in the summer.
  • Cost. Taking online courses through a community college will get you ahead in school while keeping money in your bank account. The cost per credit at a community college is considerably lower than that of a four year university.

Things to consider before taking online classes:

  • Will the credits transfer to your University?
  • Are the credits comparable if not less in price than your University's cost per credit?
  • Are you willing to make the commitment? Online learning does require commitment. Remember, you have no set time to be in class.
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