Like many young professionals I don't really have time to go to college. I have a wife, a son and lots of things to do. College is generally not at the top my list, however I attend American Military University and I really like it. There are a lot of reasons I like it.
It is very convenient, I can do it at 2 in the morning or 5 in the afternoon. I can log in on my Black Berry and also at work. Most of the assignment are essentially write a paper, post it and then in a forum type setting you write back and forth on your paper and comment on other peoples papers.
Most classes are only 8 weeks, that means you do have to stay focused and knock the assignments out. Sometimes I forget to do the assignments until the day off, that can happen to anyone, however as long as you make it a priority there shouldn't be any issues.
The down sides are that the classes are not easy and by that I mean that you have to be involved and know what is going in the world. There are many classes that tie directly into world politics and contemporary issues. Some of the teachers are tougher then other ones when it comes to grading, I have had some teachers that have ripped my papers apart even when I thought that it was a good paper and other other teachers who have given me an automatic 100% just for turning the paper in.
Oyeah, there is one other down side, you are not in a traditional brick and mortar school building, this can work for you or against you.
I recommend it to anyone who is looking to be able to save some time in getting their degree and also for some one who wants to attend college with older individuals who have lots of experience.
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