3 minute read “Not only was I learning the information in my classes, which was fantastic, but I was also learning how to be a student with disabilities. … It was life-changing.” — Monique Lanier, Oregon State graduate
4 minute read An Oregon State Ecampus graduate shares her advice on learning to believe in your ability to succeed as an online student — from celebrating the small wins to embracing your support system.
4 minute read Since we can’t stop time or add more hours to each day, I’d like to share some basic practices that can help ease pressures unique to online adult learners with children. Here are some must-read tips on being a parent and a student.
3 minute read If you’re anything like me, class anxiety is a real thing. Also, like me, I find it annoying, time-consuming and baffling. I still can’t figure out why I get so anxious in class, why my heart pounds every time I speak up and why I dread papers and tests. I’m not a psychologist, a counselor or a trained specialist in class anxiety, but I can offer a few things I’ve learned as an Oregon State Ecampus student and in my graduate studies at Harvard that can help.
3 minute read Connections made during college can have profound and lasting effects on our lives. I would not have been able to anticipate how the professors I met online through Oregon State Ecampus would enrich not only my educational experience but also my development as a person. If I hadn’t reached out to build connections with instructors, I would have missed out on one of the greatest experiences of my life.
4 minute read If anyone asks me if they should go to graduate school, I mostly always say, “Yes! If you can, go to graduate school!” I am a huge champion of grad school — all education, to be honest. Once you decide graduate school is right for you, there will be many questions about what to do next. Here are a few steps to get you started.
3 minute read Networking online is simply engaging in genuine relationships. I was authentically interested in my professors and fellow students, and it was this sincere interest and profound respect that led to wonderful experiences as an Oregon State Ecampus student. Even though it took a little courage, I did a couple of things that made a world of difference in online networking for me.
3 minute read When I first started thinking about going to school online, I was completely clueless as to what I should expect. I felt pretty intimidated about online classes because I honestly had no idea how earning a degree from a distance worked. Even if I was anxious and a little embarrassed about my lack of online skills, I was determined to finish my degree.
3 minute read “At the time of the stroke, I was enrolled in the local community college, just about to graduate and start nursing school. I even considered becoming a doctor. As I started to recover, I found out none of my plans were possible. Among other things, I had lost the ability to comprehend written words. … It took 20 years to get here, and I don’t mind a bit. I’m just grateful for the chance and the people at Oregon State who are making it possible.” – Monique Lanier, religious studies student
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