This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SDSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Online Classes Pros and Cons
Online classes, in theory, are great but let’s get into it. There are quite a few pros and cons to the subject, but I’m going to give you my top five for each.
Let’s start with the pros:
- You don’t have to get up for early morning classes
- You have a super flexible schedule
- It’s more cost-efficient
- You can go at any pace to learn the material
- Everything is online so you don’t have to buy books
And now the cons:
- No office hours
- Increase in procrastination
- You lose time on campus
- Partner work will be difficult
- You have to have the right technology
I, myself, am not a fan of online classes because of the lack of accountability. I have to actually go to class or else I won’t get anything done. But I know a lot of people love online classes because of scheduling, as it opens up a lot of free time. The choice of online vs in-class is up to the individual and their own learning needs, so make sure you pick what’s best for you.