Between work, internships, study abroad opportunities and other extenuating circumstances, taking the college courses you want where and when you want to take them isn’t always a viable option. In fact, The Education Trust recently reported that 60 percent of college students take at least one extra semester to graduate, due in part to course scheduling issues and students taking time off from school for work commitments and career opportunities.
Luckily for collegiettes faced with the decision of whether or not to take time off due to scheduling restrictions, there’s a compromise, and it’s called Semester Online. A way to earn college credit from esteemed universities at a time and location that works best for you, Semester Online prides itself on offering comprehensive 3-credit courses that are sponsored by schools like Northwestern University and Boston College and instructed by real professors through interactive lectures and face-to-face video communication right from your computer.
And with classes in subject areas like history, political science, psychology, marketing, finance, management and literature/film, Semester Online gives busy college students options and helps keep them on track to graduate on time. After discussing with your academic advisor and Registrar’s Office the best way that Semester Online can benefit your current course load, interested students are asked to submit an application no later than August 5th for the Fall 2013 semester. And the coolest part of Semester Online ? Upon completing a course, students are awarded credit from the school that sponsors the class itself, helping to diversify your academic background and resume even further.
So whether your waiting tables, interning in a different city or you’re simply looking to explore a course not offered at your school, make sure to take a look at Semester Online’s various course offerings to find the best way their classes can benefit your college career.