Distance learning

[Dannii]

Anybody done it?
Is it worth it?

[23carragold]

............

[iDale]

What IS it?

[Giraffe]

Just make sure you definitely want to do it and you can motivate yourself. Also make sure you have enough time to set aside to do work and keep to a routine.

My gf passed her accountancy exams through distance learning a long time ago, but now she's been doing some nutrition course for ages because she just doesn't set aside time to do it...

[deano_123]

i did a diploma over about 18 months, ongoing coursework and exams at the end, online tutor available regularly for any questions. its difficult to do and set time a side, especially as i work abroad on call 24 hours, i did the majority of the work during my time on leave.

the main reason i completed it is i stumped up the cost of the course

[Ella_P]

Set aside a particular time of the day when you're going to study and stick to it. It's so easy to lose motivation with distance learning. My mum's done it, but there were times when she really wanted to give up.

Why do you want to do distance learning though? You're quite young, aren't you. What about going to University/ College? You'll miss out on the social life with distance learning.

[Dannii]

Set aside a particular time of the day when you're going to study and stick to it. It's so easy to lose motivation with distance learning. My mum's done it, but there were times when she really wanted to give up.

Why do you want to do distance learning though? You're quite young, aren't you. What about going to University/ College? You'll miss out on the social life with distance learning.

I work at JLR, I need A-Levels to get onto the training course where they full sponsor me for a degree. Distance learning is the best option for me as I work full time, I know it's going to be hard (especially with having 2 jobs) but I can take a couple of hours out of my work day to do a bit of online reading so...

Not too fussed about missing out on the social life, never enjoyed sixth form as it was just being treated like a child and i'll get to go to uni with my fully sponsored degree anyways :)

[Brettles1986]

I work at JLR, I need A-Levels to get onto the training course where they full sponsor me for a degree. Distance learning is the best option for me as I work full time, I know it's going to be hard (especially with having 2 jobs) but I can take a couple of hours out of my work day to do a bit of online reading so...

Not too fussed about missing out on the social life, never enjoyed sixth form as it was just being treated like a child and i'll get to go to uni with my fully sponsored degree anyways :)

Not strictly relevant but I have a full time job and I was given one day a week to attend university and do my degree work (finished this year, graduation soon thank god). I found it very difficult with time commitments, it does take a hell of a lot of dedication.

Just to put it into perspective, the university tell you for every hour that you spend in lectures, you should be spending 4-5 hours home study as well. Now that is not strictly true but when it comes to doing assignments its a hell of a lot of work involved.

I would go for it if it is something you really want to do and are prepared to dedicated time to, it is helped if it is something you enjoy but be warned that it can soon get very boring and you will find it hard to concentrate on something that bores you.

Good luck though and don't let me put you off, this is just something to give you an idea of what to expect.