Online Courses Help Rural Residents

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Online college programs are especially convenient for students living away from urban areas. People in rural towns and mountain communities have found that taking online courses makes it possible to earn a degree without leaving home.

Vail Daily reports:

“Besides being able to set your own schedule, online learning has a special appeal to people living in mountain towns like Vail, where we're separated by a two-hour drive from major state universities. Without the Internet, a master's degree could mean a long commute – not an appealing prospect considering the high price of gas – or giving up the job and moving to a new town.

“It's more convenient this way. I can get the stuff done on my own time, and I don't have to drive,” Sandoval said.”

For those in truly remote areas, some programs can still be completed through mail instead of the internet.

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