Knowledge is a powerful tool, no matter what age you are. Seniors are deciding to further their education by going back to school. According to data from the Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri, the number of seniors returning to college has increased by almost 200% between 1970 and 2010.
Forbes Magazine reports that adult learners make up the biggest amount of people earning degrees in the United States as of 2018. What’s more surprising is that adults are choosing to learn online. Many colleges are setting up campuses with adult learners in mind. Have you been thinking about going back to school to earn a college degree? You should consider learning online and here’s why.
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Flexibility
Attending in-person classes isn’t possible for many seniors, but with the advancements in technology, you don’t have to learn in a classroom. In fact, with online classes, you don’t even have to step into a physical classroom! And not only that, but many students believe that they can concentrate better while learning online because they don’t have to deal with the distractions that take place in the classroom. To study online all you need is a computer and access to an internet connection.
Family, Work, and Classes
You can spend time with your friends and family and concentrate better at work, while still having time to study online. With online classes, you can juggle your other commitments while still being completely present for all of them. Online classes allow you to study at your own time and pace from wherever you are, whether that’s at home or in the office.
Save Money
It’s no surprise that online degrees are more cost-effective than studying in traditional classrooms. You won’t have to worry about transportation costs like fuel and commuting and you have the freedom of being able to attend classes anywhere including while you’re abroad or in your own home or work. While you’re dealing with your other commitments, you won’t have to schlep around classroom documents and heavy textbooks because almost everything is available online. You also won’t have to worry about leaving your notes at home or losing important documents as most things are on the computer, which also helps keep things organized.
