We spoke to five students who gave us their top insider tips for getting the most out of your online study experience, and capitalising on the career benefits that come with it.
Choose the right programme for you
First thing’s first, if you want to have a successful online study experience the programme you select has to suit your ambitions. There’s an enormous variety of courses to choose from, but make sure you research all of your options thoroughly:
I researched as many different online providers as I could, but I felt that in many cases the accreditation status of these schools was not strong enough, or that the awarding bodies were not well known outside that region. So I turned my focus to European providers, and quite soon afterwards London School of Business and Finance became the clear choice. - Alan Pham, MBA alumni, New Zealand
Establish a regular study schedule
Studying online requires excellent self-discipline and time management skills. Get into the habit of tackling your studies in smaller, more easily manageable segments, rather than attempting to play catch up later on:
The best thing to do is to study regularly when the semester starts, and not letting work build up week after week. - Saba Ashfaq, BSc student, Pakistan
Master the basics
Avoid the temptation of jumping ahead of the syllabus:
Gain a good grasp of the essentials first of all. If the basics are not mastered, you cannot achieve a proper understanding of any topic. -Imran Amin, ACCA student, Kuwait