Ecampus Student Advisory Board

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Student blog series

Members of Oregon State University's Ecampus Student Advisory Board are scattered around the world, enrolled in various degree programs and have unique interests.

Despite those many differences, they are united by a common goal: to improve the online learning experience for fellow and future Oregon State online learners.

That's why they joined the Student Advisory Board in the first place — and it's why many of them chose to write first-person stories about their experiences learning online with OSU.

You can read their stories to gain inspiration, gather advice on how to succeed as an online student, effectively manage your time, conduct research from a distance and much more.

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2025-26 Student Advisory Board blog posts

Allan Campbell

Turning online coursework into career opportunities

Kerry Cummins

Learning vs. real-world application: Where it actually comes together

Suzanne Dow

You’re not ‘just’ an online student

Lexus Downing

Finding community as an Ecampus student: A different kind of college experience

Megan McDonald

5 tips to help you become a successful online student

Kari Shippen

Engaging in study abroad opportunities for online students

Ella Wilcox

Get the most out of your experience as an out-of-state online student