{"id":1329,"date":"2020-03-04T14:58:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T22:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T21:32:53","slug":"4-tips-for-online-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/4-tips-for-online-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"4 essential tips for starting your degree online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/Taniah-744x558.jpg?resize=744%2C558&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taniah Johnson pushes her child on a tire swing.\" width=\"744\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/Taniah-744x558.jpg?resize=744%2C558&amp;ssl=1 744w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/Taniah-744x558.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/Taniah-744x558.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about earning your degree online, you\u2019re likely not afraid of a little multitasking. You\u2019re juggling personal and professional life commitments already.<\/p>\n<p>Some might call you too ambitious for wanting to take on more. We\u2019d call you an Oregon State Ecampus student.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you jump in? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Realize that you\u2019re up to the challenge.<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve been feeling a bit stuck at work, or there\u2019s a career you\u2019ve always dreamed of. Perhaps you\u2019re ready to go back to work after a break to take care of family at home, a life change or a military commitment.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Do your research.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Know which colleges offer the best programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/top-online-degree-programs\/\">Top-ranked online degrees<\/a> from Oregon State will surely to land on your short list.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/forms\/degree-comparison.htm\">Compare online programs<\/a> to decide which would be the best fit for you.<\/li>\n<li>Use tools like Oregon State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/forms\/tuition-calculator.htm\">tuition and fees calculator<\/a> to get a sense of what your investment will look like, beyond your program\u2019s cost per credit.<\/li>\n<li>Start crossing items off your to-do list, using guides like our <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/about\/before-you-apply\/\">admissions checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Get an exact idea of how much academic and personal support you\u2019ll get from <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/students\/current\/#osu-resources\">all sorts of resources<\/a> for enrolled students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Take your first steps toward enrollment.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach out for information. At OSU Ecampus, you\u2019ll have an <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/contact\/\">enrollment services team<\/a> ready to help you \u2013 one-on-one, every step of the way.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/ask-ecampus\/knowledge-base\/\">resources<\/a> that go beyond simple FAQ for all of your burning questions.<\/li>\n<li>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/services\/admissions\/\">helpful checklists<\/a> for preparing to submit your application.<\/li>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/course-demo\/\">look inside the online classroom<\/a>, and get you excited about what award-winning online learning looks like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat am I waiting for?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Check out what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL2fCGQa2PY7BefApfhHRfdtVWXVqhvQnJ\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSU Ecampus graduates<\/a> have to say about learning online. Then take the leap!<\/p>\n<p>Deciding to pursue your degree online is a big commitment, but the outcome is an even bigger reward. At OSU Ecampus, we\u2019ll be here to support you from day one through graduation and beyond. You\u2019re ready to turn ambition into perseverance, and this is your starting line.<\/p>\n<p>Your future is out there. Count us in.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rfi-button\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/contact\/form\/\">Request Information<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute read<\/span><\/span>Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,672,657,674],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-learning-experience","category-resources","category-tips"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/Taniah-744x558.jpg?fit=744%2C558&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7BNSE-lr","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1573,"url":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/prep-for-your-career\/","url_meta":{"origin":1329,"position":0},"title":"How to get ready for your next career move while you\u2019re still earning your degree","author":"Carly Fredericks","date":"October 23, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Meet Olivia Mercie Langley, a digital communication arts graduate and a wealth of professional tips and tricks. 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