| Now before I get to the advantages of going to | | | | freethinking individual. |
| college on-campus instead of online let me clear one | | | | 4. Balance your Checkbook |
| thing up: I go to college online! But, then again I'm a | | | | Alright, checkbooks are a bit outdated. How about |
| single mom raising 3 children, working full-time and | | | | balance your online bank statement? Here's your |
| going back to school. However, when my oldest son | | | | chance to really prove that you can manage your |
| was ready for college there was no question in my | | | | money - or at least figure out a way to survive |
| mind-- he was going to college away from home. | | | | another week on $20. It's amazing how different |
| Why? Because a whole lot of a young adult's college | | | | spending is when it's your money (unless you're still |
| education takes place outside of the classroom. To | | | | completely supported by your parents, in which case, |
| that end, here are 8 disadvantages of distance | | | | enjoy it)! |
| learning... 8 things that you will miss out on if you | | | | 5. Choose your Schedule |
| don't attend college on campus. | | | | Unless you're already the CEO of your own company |
| 1. Meet and Greet | | | | and can wake up when you please, the luxury of |
| The old, "I'm going to college to meet my future | | | | choosing your own schedule is truly that - a luxury. |
| wife/husband" doesn't really apply these days - or | | | | Not a morning person? Want to start your weekend |
| does it? You might not be searching for someone to | | | | on Thursday? You're the boss. In college, you have |
| put a ring on your finger, but it's a definite possibility | | | | the freedom to choose your schedule, allowing you |
| that you'll meet a great date, a future coworker, a | | | | to decide when and where you take classes. |
| lifelong friend, an inspirational professor or someone | | | | 6. Speak and Listen |
| else who will impact your life. College is a time to | | | | You'll be surrounded by intelligent people who are |
| improve your social skills and expand your network | | | | truly experts in their fields. You're also paying them |
| to include individuals who come from different | | | | to teach you, so you might as well listen. Also, a |
| upbringings. Relish the opportunity to make new | | | | college classroom is much more of an open forum |
| friends and potential future professional connections. | | | | than your high school classroom. Learn to craft an |
| 2. Learn to Juggle | | | | argument and speak your mind! |
| We're not talking about joining a circus here - we're | | | | 7. Pick Up and Leave |
| talking about your time. You'll think that your | | | | Whether you're moving from your parent's basement |
| teachers are out to get you by scheduling papers, | | | | to the dorm 5 minutes away or you're moving across |
| speeches and exams at the same time; however, | | | | the country, any move is great. In either case, you'll |
| this will improve your organizational skills. Staying up all | | | | work on your independence. Maybe the school 1,300 |
| night writing a paper builds character (whether it's | | | | miles away isn't for you, but if it is - more power to |
| because you decided to go to the football game, | | | | you. Take advantage of the fact that you can get |
| play a Wii bowling tournament in the dorm or recover | | | | to know a new city for 4 years. Who knows, it just |
| from your stressful psych class - all weekend). | | | | might end up being your permanent residence. |
| 3. Love it and Hate it | | | | 8. Brighten your Future |
| From cafeteria food to ancient civilizations, college | | | | What are your personal goals? A successful job? To |
| basketball to your roommate's smoking, "Wuthering | | | | learn new languages or be part of a book club? To |
| Heights" to 24-hour convenience stores, you'll | | | | play sports after high school? All of these goals are |
| determine your likes and dislikes. If you don't know | | | | attainable and will add something unique to your |
| what you want to be when you grow up as a | | | | story. College will brighten your future by allowing you |
| freshman, you'll at least know what you don't want | | | | to grow. It will shape the person you become. |
| to be when you graduate! The best part of all this | | | | There you go. 8 reasons to go to college on-campus |
| great knowledge is that you'll become a well-rounded, | | | | instead of online. |