| It is important to be realistic with your expectations | | | | your life a misery for a little while. If you expect it |
| concerning an online education course, but many are | | | | and prepare for it then it should not bother you too |
| completely unrealistic. | | | | much, and if the resentment does not come then so |
| If you read any of the individual accounts that are | | | | much the better! |
| online from students that have already taken and | | | | In terms of your own expectations, the best |
| may have even passed an online education course, | | | | attitude to have is not to go in with any at all. If you |
| many will speak in glowing terms but you should also | | | | do not expect anything then you may be pleasantly |
| read between the lines. | | | | surprised. It can be difficult to fit an online education |
| Hector Milla Editor of the "Best Online Degrees | | | | in with personal commitments, such as a family to |
| Programs" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | look after or a job to go to everyday whilst trying |
| | | | | to study. |
| "…Their accounts of their expectations will | | | | "…It does take a lot of effort, but if you do not |
| ultimately be fulfilled in terms of the long-term | | | | expect it to be easy or expect that you will just be |
| benefits. However, in the short term they may say | | | | able to do it without the balance of your life being |
| they found it difficult to cope with the workload, the | | | | upset as a result, then you will probably find that you |
| lack of time that they actually had to complete it, an | | | | do get a sense of satisfaction from it! Similarly, if you |
| unsupportive employer and so on…" | | | | expect the worst then you will probably be |
| This last point may not be an issue if you are doing it | | | | pleasantly surprised! Managing your expectations can |
| to advance yourself within your current workplace, | | | | be difficult, but do not let them get the better of |
| but there will otherwise be some sort of resentment | | | | you!…" added H. Milla. |
| bubbling under the surface and that can indeed make | | | | |