There is a lot of advice out there for students taking a
course online for the first time, which can seem more overwhelming than taking
the course itself. Purdue's Engineering
Professional Education is a leading provider of online graduate engineering
courses and continuously aims to perfect the model. We asked Jennifer
Washington, Director of Student and Client Services, a few questions about the
online student experience.
What should students
taking their first online course expect?
Transitioning to graduate studies after being away from
academics for several years can be challenging. When you add that to balancing
a career and a personal life, we understand students may feel very overwhelmed
and even apprehensive about starting an online program. Our primary focus is
making students feel connected to Purdue and putting them at ease through early
onboarding communications that help them through their first online course experience
and beyond.
What is the biggest
hurdle to taking an online course and how do you recommend students deal with
it?
Students should not underestimate the time commitment and
discipline necessary to be successful in an online program. Set reasonable expectations,
know how to use technologies and navigate Purdue's online environment, and know
where to get help when needed.
Any other advice for
students in online courses?
You're not alone! Proudly share with your family, friends
and co-workers that you're pursuing graduate studies so that they can be
supportive and understanding when you're needing to focus on studying. We hope
that you will think of Purdue as your extended family - we want you to succeed
and are prepared to help you reach your academic and professional goals.
Editor's note: This is a sponsored blog post by Purdue Engineering. Purdue
delivers six different graduate engineering degrees entirely online. These online graduate degrees are consistently ranked in the top 10 by
U.S. News and World Report. Purdue
offers more than 74 online courses each year and is one of the largest
providers of distance graduate engineering degrees.
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