Mistakes to avoid when going for Distance learning
There are a lot of things which people pursuing a distance education course must keep in mind. One has to avoid the shadowy nooks of false and un-reputed schools, learn to manage time between work and study and use their acquired degrees to their fullest potential. However, one must avoid some common mistakes when going for or pursuing fernstudium (Distance learning).
Firstly, DO NOT procrastinate. Students have the habit of putting off things for later and this problem multiplies and grows if the student has no pressure of attending regular classes. Procrastinating in fernstudium courses and spell imminent doom. Manage time and try to set up dead lines.
Secondly, try to choose the right school. Avoid schools which promise degrees for money, without attending classes or giving exams. Check for national and recognized accreditation before enrollment.
Thirdly, keep regular contact with your professors and seniors. fernstudium lacks the advantages of a classroom—the concept of learning together does not apply to it. Education is best assimilated when acquired in collaboration. Try to keep yourself updated by forming a regular and purposeful means of communication between your peers and teachers.
Fourthly, learn where to invest. Education is expensive. You will have to take out a loan to pursue higher studies. Just don’t invest that loan in an education whose returns are dwarfed by your debt. A clerk’s job may not require you to spend loads of money and similarly an MBA from a reputed B-School will demand a significant fee (but the job will be good). Fifthly, do not pull out the online card everywhere. People are still learning about fernstudium and it is fast gaining ground and prominence. But some people, especially some employers, are still not updated with the online education system. So if you have studied from a reputed school online then avoid drawing focus to the online part of it, it will save you a lot of trouble.
Lastly, explore for resources. The internet is a goldmine of information. Make a note to make use of the millions of kilobytes of helpful data present on the web for students. They’ll make your online course a breeze.
Remember these small advices when going for an online degree or diploma. In today’s world it is often necessary to have more than one qualification. So work hard, study well. Wish you success!
