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4 essential tips for starting your degree online

March 4, 2020  ·  2 minutes  ·  By Carly Fredericks

Taniah Johnson pushes her child on a tire swing.

If you’re thinking about earning your degree online, you’re likely not afraid of a little multitasking. You’re juggling personal and professional life commitments already.

Some might call you too ambitious for wanting to take on more. We’d call you an Oregon State Ecampus student.

Whether you’re starting on a new educational journey or completing a degree you started a while ago, earning your degree online might be exactly what you need right now to accomplish your goals.

So how do you jump in? Here are a few tips:

1. Realize that you’re up to the challenge.

Maybe you’ve been feeling a bit stuck at work, or there’s a career you’ve always dreamed of. Perhaps you’re ready to go back to work after a break to take care of family at home, a life change or a military commitment.

OSU Ecampus students come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common. They are driven to make a change, no matter the challenges thrown their way. Meet our diverse community of students and alumni, and see what could be next for you.

2. Do your research.

3. Take your first steps toward enrollment.

4. Ask yourself, “What am I waiting for?”

Check out what OSU Ecampus graduates have to say about learning online. Then take the leap!

Deciding to pursue your degree online is a big commitment, but the outcome is an even bigger reward. At OSU Ecampus, we’ll be here to support you from day one through graduation and beyond. You’re ready to turn ambition into perseverance, and this is your starting line.

Your future is out there. Count us in.

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Categories: All Stories, Online Learning Experience, Resources, Tips for Online Learning

Carly Fredericks

Carly Fredericks is a writer for Oregon State University Ecampus. She specifically writes pieces for those who are considering pursuing their degree online in the hopes to answer questions that they may have along the way. Her writing style and subject area expertise come from personal experience with online education and curiosity about how to improve the student experience. Carly has been at OSU since early 2020, coming from a position in Iowa State University's Department of World Languages and Cultures. Originally from Iowa, Carly landed at Oregon State Ecampus through a love for higher education and an interest in the growing field of online education. She also has an enthusiasm for data and a passion for creating a more accessible and just world. Carly has a master's in strategic communications which she completed online from the University of Iowa and a bachelor's degree in Spanish and linguistics from Iowa State University.

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