Even today, I have friends who have been...well, my friends for more than 25 years now.
My school and college years are the most memorable ones. Not that I excelled in studies nor was I competitive. I had lots of friends and life was just a blast.
Those were the carefree days without a care in the world and without responsibilities.
More than a decade back, I did a correspondence course. Owning a PC was uncommon in those times. It was really a bore to study alone. I had to do my own research, search for answers and there was no one with whom I could discuss. It was a bit stressful and the irony is, the course was about Stress Management. I even gave the exams from home which was absurd because I could have cheated.
It all seemed so pointless...no competition, no supervision, no deadline...just study for the heck of it.
I am not tech savvy and I cannot find my way around a computer. And studying alone is not my cup of tea. I need interaction, face to face types to make a point or to understand one.
Or maybe I am just old fashioned.
Day 5 of BlogFEST 2012
"Do you think online college courses are worth the money?" was the question asked by Toni .
I don't know if I could handle an on-line course either. Sometimes, it's just better to be old-fashioned. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
That's how I feel too...:-)
DeleteI have never attempted to do an online course, although I'm fascinated by all that goes into making a good one.
ReplyDeleteMay be I am just being lazy Corinne...I haven't yet found the need for it. Thank you.
DeleteOne thing One does mis with online courses is the interaction with others. You make a good point in your post here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stuart.
DeleteI agree to want you say in terms on an online course being stressful but I kind of enjoy them as it gives me the option of doing something new in terms of subjects which are not easily available in all universities!
ReplyDeleteUnless it is a baking course :-)
ReplyDeleteI guess-- it would depend on your personality type--but I'm with you--send me back to the University anyday-- and I'll go back in a heartbeat :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Jenn
i def appreciate the face to face interaction...i am now taking education courses online...it has its perks but def its draw backs as well...
ReplyDeleteno u r not old fashioned I am same, I cant read and learn.. but if someone shows me how to then i dont forget .. I do need to be taught
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