School isn’t for everyone, but how do you know if it’s not the place for you now? It may have been 4 years since you left high school, and for others as much as 20 or 30, but it’s never too late to re-consider your education options. For some of us that route could mean a community college to finish up a degree, but not all of us have that kind of time. An online education is becoming steadfastly a greater option for those people that had life come into play and had to put off their education.

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Wonder where all your time has gone? If you find you don’t have the time to get all your classwork done then maybe you need to do a little detective work to see where it’s all being spent.

Rescue Time is a great time management tool that “spies” on your activity on the computer and will report it to you. By using this tool you can re-evaluate how you’re spending your time online and adjust to be more productive with schoolwork.

Think of this tool as a way of keeping yourself online. So if you know you spend too much time on social networks, which is great for communicating with peers and gathering new information, it can start eat away at productivity in school and at home. Be your own PI and read about the benefits of this great new tool that can completely change how you use your time.

By J. Mason

Just like typical college professors, online college professors are more than happy to help students who feel confused or are struggling with their schoolwork.  That’s their job!  Instructors are here to help you learn and have an optimal educational experience.  Online is just the format, so don’t let it lead you to believing you cannot interact with your instructor. 

Most professors, however, won’t go out of their way to ask you if you need help.  They are busy grading papers and preparing their lesson plans.  So, don’t be afraid to speak up, and do so as soon as you start feeling unsure about a concept or lesson. If you wait until the end of the semester, you won’t be prepared for tests and the confusion will only snowball until it’s unmanageable.  Additionally, a little virtual “face time” with your professor may go a long way in your understanding of the class.

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Not sure where to start budgeting your time? In the latest installment of “Ask an Advisor“, you’ll find helpful tips on how to strike a balance between your school work and your daily life commitments. Read the full story