I choose to enroll in online courses because it was so much more convenient for me. I was attending UW-Whitewater but I got into a serious car accident and I had to put my education on hold for a couple years.
When I decided to go back to college, an online education was the right choice for me. Over the years I have had exceptional teachers and have learned a lot. Overall, I have had a great experience and I would definitely recommend it.
Anne M. Edwards
Hometown:
Bridgeport, OH
Continued Education Plans:
Attend another institution to major in Psychology.
Future Career Plans:
Pursue a career in Criminal Psychology
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
The online courses made it possible for me to get a degree with three children and a part time job.
Kristen Fuller
Hometown:
Eau Claire, WI
Continued Education Plans:
Attend online classes (hopefully), at UW-River Falls to major in Horticulture/Land Use.
Future Career Plans:
Get my Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture by the time my kids are old enough to go to school and then I can work outside the house.
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
Online courses where the only option that was going to work for me, I love the flexibility and the challenges of online learning. If I had not found this program I don't know if I ever would have come back to school.
Jeff Hartlerode
Hometown:
Fond Du Lac, WI
Continued Education Plans:
Attend online classes at Eastern Oregonj University to major in Sports Management.
Future Career Plans:
Retire from the army.
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
I thought this was an outstanding learning experience. I never thought I could finish my degree. I am grateful for all my blessings.
Dawn Kraemer-Meseck
Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Continued Education Plans:
Attend online classes at another institution to major in Finance.
Future Career Plans:
I'd like to do some type of finance work in the sports industry or movie/television industry.
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
When I started taking classes, it wasn't possible for me to not work full time, so I decided that online classes was the route to take. It's worked well for me.
Jessica Robotti
Hometown:
Spooner, WI
Continued Education Plans:
Not at this time
Future Career Plans:
I just recently got a position at the School District of Spooner. I see myself being here for a long time. It is an absolutely wonderful place to work. One of the few good jobs in a small town!
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
I would suggest online education to anyone that has self-motivation. It is a wonderful way to take classes without having to go to school. Nobody can use the excuse they don't have time to "go" to school!
Online classes are the answer!
Kim W.K. Weber
Hometown:
Beaver Dam, WI
Continued Education Plans:
Attend online classes at Moraine Park Technical College to major in Accounting.
Future Career Plans:
Become an accountant, and start a small leatherworking business.
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
I chose to take online courses because I could work around my work and parenting schedules.
Though they were more difficult because there was no face-to-face interaction, I felt more satisfied with my work and progress because it took discipline and dedication.
The professors were amazing, and I enjoyed working with the students that participated in my classes.
Nicole Winkler
Hometown:
Oconto Falls, WI
Continued Education Plans:
Attend online classes (preferably), at another institution to major in either Psychology/Education or International Politics.
Future Career Plans:
I have considered becoming either a middle or high school guidance counselor, or to be involved in International Politics in some capacity.
The field of psychology intrigues me greatly, but I am not yet certain where that could take me. My greatest hope would be to combine something in the fields of Psychology and International Politics!
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
I chose to take my courses online because I currently work full time, have 3 young children, and have a spouse that travels.
This allowed me the flexibility to do most of my course work after my children had gone to sleep, or were busy doing other activities. I was able to complete my work while not feeling like I was taking time away from them.
If I couldn't have done my courses online, I do not think I would have chosen now to pursue my dreams of a degree!
Shawna Wright
Hometown:
New York, New York
Continued Education Plans:
Attend Pace University to major in Forensic Science.
Future Career Plans:
After having earned a B.S. and M.S. in Forensic Science, my current goal is to start a career in the field of forensic science as either a crime laboratory analyst or as a crime scene examiner.
UW Colleges Online Education Experience:
While I have mixed emotions about my online educational experience, I opted for an online degree program for three reasons.
First, having been out of college for approximately six years, I thought that a distance-learning program would be the least stressful way for me to resume my education-as the thought of attending classes with people who were six years my junior was, simply put, quite intimidating.
Second, as I have worked and continue to work full-time, the structure of the "online class time" seemed likely to be more flexible and accommodating of my work and life schedule than a typical face-to-face class.
For instance, being able to "attend" class twenty-four hours a day rather than during a specified, two-hour window as is typical of face-to-face classes. And third, the tuition of an online education was far more affordable than a face-to-face education would have been.
