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Online Learning allows students the flexibility of continuing their educational journey from anywhere in the world. Online classes are an excellent option for students who are studying abroad for the semester, military members and families who are stationed overseas, or even those who want to take classes while traveling for pleasure. While online classes can usually be accessed from anywhere with a reliable internet connection, there are some things to consider before registering for class if you intend to complete the course while located outside of the U.S.  Availability of a Reliable Internet Connection To access most online classes, students must have a reliable internet connection. This may be a challenge in some areas of the world due to various issues such as local network instability, outages, firewalls, or restrictive local internet policies. Before registering for an online class, research the internet accessibility situation in the area in whi...

Stephanie Lampp, 36 Georgia Southwestern State University Major: Criminal Justice With 15 years of police experience under her belt, Stephanie had started to see opportunities for advancement come and go because of just one thing: her lack of a 4-year degree. Now, she’s starting the new year by tackling one of her biggest goals (and fears) and going back to school online through Georgia Southwestern State University. Read more about Stephanie, and the journey she’s taken to get to this place in her life.   Tell us a little about yourself. Other than being a brand new college student, what do you spend your time doing?   I am a Lieutenant in the Police Department at Middle Georgia State University. I oversee day to day operations on our Dublin and Eastman Campuses. I am the Training Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator, & Clery Coordinator. I am married (10 years) to a Drug Agent and we have an 8-year-old daughter. Our schedules are often hectic and never the...

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The most wonderful time of year is upon us once again and, if you’re like me, you’ve got shopping on the brain. Gone are the days of hitting every big-box store in four surrounding counties looking for the must-have gift of the year. With the power of the internet, you can easily compare inventory and prices among different stores and have that item on your doorstep in two business days. All of the information you need to make the best purchase as a consumer is literally at your fingertips—you just have to take the time to do your research and find it.   The same is true for higher education. If you’ve decided to return to college, either full or part-time, your first step is likely a Google search. Then, you start comparing your options. In addition to the obvious comparisons you’ll make on tuition, online options, and degrees available, one of the most important things you should compare is an institution’s accreditation. Sounds simple enough, right? Actually, there are a ...

Melissa Ray, 41 Dalton State College Major: Organizational Leadership Expected Graduation: May 2019 How did you come to be a student at Dalton State College at this particular time in your life? I'm a working mom of four. I started college years ago, but never finished due to financial circumstances. Over the last few years I've contemplated going back to school. Raising a family, working and attending school is hard. I put it off and put it off. Then I realized that this is a personal goal of mine and I want to be a role model for my kids. Two are already grown, but the other two are still in Elementary and Middle school. Things are changing in the workplace and a degree is a must. Even though it's a challenge to juggle school with work and family time,eMajor and eCore have made this decision easier for me and the cost is not as much as I anticipated.   Why is completing your college degree important to you?   Future job opportunities, it is a personal goal,...

Quteaus Smith, 28 Gordon State College Major: Early Childhood Education Expected Graduation: Summer 2019 After 10 years of job instability, this mom decided to make a change and go back to school. Now, she's working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education and setting an example for her children. Read more about Quteaus, how she balances her time, and what motivated her to go back in the first place.  How did you come to be a student at Gordon State College at this particular time in your life? I [first] attended Gordon about 10 years ago, and got off track due to basically being young and irresponsible. After working job after job over the years I decided that I wanted career stability, so I re-enrolled at Gordon. Why is completing your college degree important to you?   [I want] a better life for myself and my family. I am a true believer that whatever is started should be finished. I want to send a message to my children that no matter how tough thi...

Linda Phillips, 71 University of North Georgia Major: Sociology Expected Graduation: 2019 At 71 years young, Linda Phillips is pursuing a college degree in order to repurpose her life and give back to a cause that is near and dear to her. As a full-time student, grandmother of 7 (plus a great-grand), and a side-gig that keeps her laughing - this retiree is doing anything but relaxing in her golden years!  Why is completing your college degree important to you?   I have always wanted to get my college education but life happened and the years passed.  Now I have the opportunity to fulfill this ambition and I am going for it with gusto.  I would like to use my experiences and education to do advocacy work for the elderly. Why did you choose to take online classes? Up until this semester, I have taken the traditional classroom path but decided it would be beneficial to me to combine online and traditional classroom classes. This frees up time for ...