Comparing Classroom Courses

I am fairly new to college, but I am not oblivious to the differences between taking courses online or in classroom. The preference in how you learn is totally up to you, you will need to consider some differences including but not limited to time management, clarity of information, and even admission (schedule). Taking any online course forces you to have major time management skills, and if you don’t I’m almost positive you will after week one. Online courses make you responsible by making yourself keep track of what assignments are due (it’s all on you). Now in classroom courses, differ a lot compared to online courses. While taking a in classroom courses, you will have to make a stop during your busy day to see a professor; and they will lecture you on due dates and even require studying in classroom. …show more content…
Again, it’s totally your personal preference on the type of learning environment you prefer. Online course no matter how great the professor, can still sometimes be a hassle if you’re not good in that particular course, and scheduling an appointment can take days (due to the numerous online students he/she already has). As for traditional classroom learning, you are all “hands-on” and can easily ask questions with a direct answer (better understanding). Seeing a professor face to face has great advantages because you’re literally 2 feet from them and you have easy access to ask question after question, or even stay a little longer to get “it” down. Scheduling your classes for online or in classroom can be hard, but one (online) has the advantage to do this in the comfort of your own home at your own pace, and in classroom you will need to make time to go to class (gather