subject: Distance Learning: Opportunity to Combine Work with Studies [print this page] Life circumstances for combining work with studies Due to various life circumstances, people might be deprived of opportunity to receive a college degree studying at campus. Some of them might realize their calling too late and need retraining. Others choose distance learning due to financial problems and lack of financial support. Certainly, applying for financial aid and combining part-time job with studies might be ways out. Still, in some occasions young people consider distance learning and early beginning of one's career to be an only solution of the problem. Present day innovative technologies allow students to receive a degree not visiting a college at all. Learners are allowed to participate in planning their schedule and do the assignments in time convenient for them. Despite all advantages and opportunities opened up before distant learners, e-learning presupposes numerous challenges at the same time. It is important to bear in mind that juggling work and studies results in enormous physical load and not all can endure it. Precautionary measures for students choosing distance learning 1.Choice of distance learning should be a conscious decision of a grown up person. It is important to get rid of misconceptions and have a sensible view of e-learning. One should bear in mind that it does not presuppose an accelerated course of study. Students will have to acquire the same materials and develop the same skills. The differences are only convenient time and location. 2.A learner should be ready for enormous physical and moral load. It is not that easy to work full day and allot time to studies. 3.One should evaluate one's state of health before making this decision. It is possible even to consult a doctor before deciding on a distant course and looking for a job.
Distance Learning: Opportunity to Combine Work with Studies
