hokies2018
Mikey marinara
Just got my wings and am wondering if now isn't the worst time to begin an online MA program. I've perused the forums and internet for info, and my reasoning is as follows:
- I understand that online degrees are sometimes looked down upon, but I wonder if the advent of COVID and widespread distance learning will change all of that.
- I also understand that many wait until their shore tour to begin such programs. However, between ROM and HPCON restrictions, I spend a lot of my free time wondering what the heck to do to stay occupied. Though I'm sure my life will get much busier in the fleet, it seems like I'm wasting a golden opportunity to knock out some credits as a bored, dependent-less guy.
- My understanding is that the GI Bill will cover tuition over the course of 72 months if you pursue a degree part-time. So when deployment or real-job responsibilities hit I could hit pause for a term.
All that being said, I'm sure there's a lot I'm failing to consider and this isn't as cut and dried as I'm seeing it. Looking for any advice you all might be willing to offer up. Thanks in advance!
- I understand that online degrees are sometimes looked down upon, but I wonder if the advent of COVID and widespread distance learning will change all of that.
- I also understand that many wait until their shore tour to begin such programs. However, between ROM and HPCON restrictions, I spend a lot of my free time wondering what the heck to do to stay occupied. Though I'm sure my life will get much busier in the fleet, it seems like I'm wasting a golden opportunity to knock out some credits as a bored, dependent-less guy.
- My understanding is that the GI Bill will cover tuition over the course of 72 months if you pursue a degree part-time. So when deployment or real-job responsibilities hit I could hit pause for a term.
All that being said, I'm sure there's a lot I'm failing to consider and this isn't as cut and dried as I'm seeing it. Looking for any advice you all might be willing to offer up. Thanks in advance!