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Earning a degree while juggling a career and family is hard. There may be days when you find yourself working from the moment you get out of bed until you fall asleep exhausted. There may be other days when you simply can’t get everything done. Even on the days where you’ve dedicated many hours to your studies, there’s no guarantee that your children won’t derail your plans. The constant strain of keeping your head above water can be overwhelming at times. Many people ultimately throw in the towel because they just can’t handle these levels of stress.

How can you stay motivated when it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel? Take a step back and look at the big picture. On those days where you don’t know if you can get it all done, think about how the stress you have today may take away other stresses down the road. If earning your degree can help you get a better paying job, you will ultimately be able to worry less about the expenses associated with raising a family. The pay-off down the road will be worth your time investment today.

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How to Stay Motivated How to Deal With DistractionsStudying is tough enough by itself. Studying over the loud conversation of others or

amidst the screams of your children can often be next to impossible. Obviously, the best advice for dealing with distractions while studying is to find a way to be alone in a quiet place. Because this ideal situation is sometime impossible to achieve, you need some tools to help you tune out noise and tune into your studies.

The best way to deal with distractions while studying is to embrace the distraction. Have you ever walked into a room and smelled an offensive odor, only to forget about that odor a few minutes later? Somehow, our senses can get used to many different envi-ronments if we let them. As soon as you become annoyed with the music that’s playing in the coffee shop, you won’t be able to concentrate on anything else. If you tell yourself that the music is perfectly lovely, you may be able to forget about it entirely. The same goes with your kids playing in the other room. If you take their squeals in stride, thus embracing the din as the environment you’re stuck with, it’s entirely possible that you’ll forget about the noise after studying for a few minutes.

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Distance learning has special challenges. You will probably never see or meet the teacher. You won’t have classmates. You don’t have a campus full of people studying the same thing.

But you can succeed! Plan on it! Follow the simple tips below, and you’ll do better in your learning. They may seem pretty basic, but they’ll help keep you focused and on track.

1. Set goals.• Goal #1: “I will succeed in this course.”• At the beginning of a new course, look through the materials. Break

the lessons/assignments into manageable chunks. You might not have time to do a full lesson in one night, so plan for how much you can do, then stick to it until you’re done.

2. Establish a regular study/learning schedule.• Keep a calendar or journal with your study goals and important dates

clearly marked-and look at it every day (a calendar can’t help you if it’s closed!).

• Determine what time is best for you to study. Is it after dinner on Wednesdays when your partner is at bowling? Is it Saturday mornings when the kids are at soccer?

• Take breaks-walk around and stretch. Drink some water or have a light snack. If you’re studying nutrition or health topics, you know how important this is!

• If possible, have a dedicated study place with all the supplies you might need (computer, paper, pens, calculator, etc.)

• Pace yourself. Don’t over extend yourself. There’s a reason it takes several years to graduate from traditional university. You’re in this to learn, not just to get a certificate, so make sure you’re learning, not just racing through the materials.

3. Talk about it!• Tell people what you’re doing. You’re more likely to stick to a course if

your co-worker knows you’re doing it. If you are studying high-tech or internet development, the person might just know a programmer he can hook you up with for tutoring.

• Ask a friend to check up on you.• Ask someone to proof your work before you submit it.

4. Join a study group-this doesn’t have to be stuffy!• Join a club. Aspiring financial planners could join a local investing

club.• If you’re studying a language like Spanish or Japanese, ask the owners

of a local restaurant if they know anyone who might like to do lan-guage exchange with you.

• Get a mentor. If you’re taking a course related to health or medi-cine, ask a nurse or pharmacist if you can take them for coffee once a month.

• Search the Internet for bulletin boards or chat rooms related to your topic.

5. Know your learning style, and use it!• Look for real-world situations and examples of what you’re learn-

ing about. If you’re studying about civil engineering, pay attention to bridges.

• You’ll be much more interested if you’re involved, not just reading about a topic.

• Put things into practice as early as possible.• If you’re studying accounting, practice by balancing your checkbook.

6. Celebrate successes!• Reward yourself with whatever works for you, along the way. Remem-

ber, you chose to do this. Be proud of your accomplishments!

7. Ask Questions• If you don’t understand something, ASK. It’s been said a zillion times:

the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.

It’s not about memorizing - it’s about learning material that will help you in your hobbies, career, and life. Memorization isn’t a bad thing, but make sure you’re memorizing because you are really interested in the infor-mation, and figure out a way to use the memorized information several times within a few days of learning it. It’ll stick if it has real-world meaning.

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Why Do Students Like Online Learning?Why do students flock to

the online learning environ-ment? With over 4 million students are enrolled in on-line schools and universities (and that number is growing 30% per year), there are many compelling arguments for at-tending a cyber classroom (Lewis, 2005).

1) Students can “attend” a course at anytime,

from anywhere. This means that parents can attend to their children, then sit down to class; working students can attend classes no matter what their work schedule might be, folks that travel for business or pleasure can attend class from anywhere in the world that has internet access.

2) Online learning enables student-centered teach-

ing approaches. Every student has their own way of learn-ing that works best for them. Some learn visually others do better when they “learn by doing.”

3) Course material is ac-cessible 24 hours a day

7 days a week. Students have the ability to read and re read lectures, discussions, explana-

tions and comments. Often spoken material in the class-room passes students by due to a number of distractions, missed classes, tiredness or boredom.

4) In an online environ-ment, attendance to

class is only evident if the student actually participates in classroom discussion. This increases student interaction and the diversity of opinion, because everyone gets a say, not just the most talkative.

5) Online instructors come with practical

knowledge and may be from any location across the globe. This allows students to be ex-posed to knowledge that can’t be learned in books and see how class concepts are applied in real business situations.

6) Using the internet to attend class, research

information and communica-tion with other students teach-es skills in using technologies that will be critical to workers in the 21st century business community that works with colleagues globally and across time zones.

7) Participating online is much less intimidating

than “in the classroom.” Ano-nymity provides students a level playing field undisturbed by bias caused by seating ar-rangement, gender, race and age. Students can also think longer about what they want to say and add their comments when ready. In a traditional class room, the conversation could have gone way past the point where the student wants to comment.

8) Because online institu-tions often offer “chat

rooms” for informal conversa-tion between students, where student bios and non class discussions can take place, there appears to be a increased bonding and camaraderie over traditional class environments.

9) The online environment makes instructors more

approachable. Students can talk openly with their teach-ers through online chats, email and in newsgroup discussions, without waiting for office hours that may not be conve-nient. This option for commu-nication provides enhanced contact between instructors and students.

10) Online course devel-opment allows for

a broad spectrum of content. Students can access the school’s library from their PC’s for re-search articles, ebook content and other material without worries that the material is al-ready “checked out.”

11) Students often feel that they can actu-

ally listen to the comments made by other students. Be-cause everyone gets a chance to contribute, students are less irritated with those that “over contribute” and can ask for clarification of any comments that are unclear.

12) Over 75% of col-leges and universities

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13) Online classrooms also facilitate team

learning by providing chat-rooms and newsgroups for meetings and joint work. This eliminates the problems of mismatched schedules, finding a meeting location and distrib-uting work for review between meetings.

14) Students often com-ment that online

learning lets them attend class when fully awake and attend in increments of convenient time block, rather than rigid 2 or 4 hour stretches once or twice a week.

15) Because there are no geographic barriers

to online learning, students can find a diversity of course material that may not be avail-able to them where they live or work. This is especially true for professional training such as medical billing training or purchasing training and for students in remote rural areas that cannot support college or vocational training centers.

While “brick and mor-tar” institutions will never be eliminated, it’s easy to see why a growing number of people are attending class in the cy-ber world. They may be rea-sons of accessibility, flexibility or quality, all compelling and contributing to the attractive-ness of this mode of learning.

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Getting your degree online and juggling family and career obligations is tough. These five time management tips can help you better man-age your many responsibilities.

Follow a ScheduleCarve out time each week to study. That can

be tough when kids fall ill or when a relative calls for a ride to the doctor, but sticking to a schedule can ensure that you stay on top of your studies.

Get Enough SleepStudies show that people are less efficient

and probably not as likely to follow good time management practices when they are sleep de-prived. If you’re getting enough sleep, you’re more likely to have energy left at night for studying.

PrioritizeIf you have career and family obligations

and you’re getting a degree online, you’ve prob-

ably feel like you can’t do everything. Prioritize the things that have to get done to stay on top of your most important tasks.

Carry an organizerTime management requires organization.

Keep a pen and calendar handy so that you can write down assignments and due dates. When you think of an idea for a paper while you’re commuting, write it down there as well.

Multi-taskMulti-tasking is a big part of effective time

management. Study during long commutes and pay bills while you’re on hold.

Time management tips won’t give you more hours in the day, but they will help you get the most out of what you already have.

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Although the course differences may seem minor on the surface, they can make a big dif-ference to students. More than one prospective, master’s level student has back-burnered his or her education because of curriculum related hesitancies.

Gina Gagliardi, a first year student in Benedictine University’s online M.S.M.O.B. program, explained her situation. “I wanted a master’s but wasn’t looking forward to all the math in an M.B.A. program. I’m a people person, not a number cruncher. But that’s the thing, there are different aspects of business - and the M.S.M.O.B. turned out to be a better fit for my goals.”

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A 119-year-old institu-tion in Pennsylvania’s Pocono northeast region, The Uni-versity of Scranton is a selec-tive, top-tier university. As one of 28 Jesuit schools in the United States, The University of Scranton belongs to an elite group of schools and colleges that is committed to develop-ing the whole person – mind, body and spirit.

The University of Scran-ton’s Jesuit Tradition, and history, reaches back nearly 500-years to the teachings, life and insights of Saint Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556). This nur-turing Jesuit tradition invites students of all traditions to a maturing of faith, self knowl-edge, respect for the dignity of themselves and others, as well as a devotion to justice, a com-mitment to serving the poor, and a passion for truth, reflec-

tion, and lifelong learning. The University of Scranton believes that these personal characteristics give graduates of the school the foundation they need to succeed in their personal, public, and profes-sional lives.

The mission of The Uni-versity of Scranton’s business school, the Kania School of Management, is to provide a Jesuit-inspired business edu-cation, within a culture of excellence, which prepares women and men for success. The Kania School of Manage-ment is one of a select few business schools that is ac-credited by the AACSB - The Association to Advance Col-legiate Schools of Business. Only seven percent of world-wide educational institutions have achieved this distinc-tion, and even fewer offer

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Management offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree online that is identical to its full-time MBA program offered at the cam-pus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The online program it taught by the same faculty, includes the same courses, is subject to the same high-standards, and results in the same diploma, as the campus based program.

This Jesuit-inspired pro-gram is distinguished by its strong emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and tech-nology-enhanced manage-ment skills.

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Dean of the Kania School of Management, Mi-chael Mensah, Ph.D. adds, “As a Jesuit business school, our academic excellence em-phasizes values in the Ignatian tradition. We strive to prepare our students to be cognizant of their responsibility to so-ciety, to act ethically, and to foster sustainability and social justice as they develop critical thinking and decision-making skills for their careers.”

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Applications are re-viewed and accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. The on-line MBA program offers six terms per year. Each term is eight-weeks in length and be-gins on a Monday and ends on a Sunday. The terms run back-to-back except for a one-week break at the end of April, and a three-week break at the end of December.

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The days of “M.B.A. fits all” are over, and choosing the correct business degree now comes down to the aspi-rations of the student. The correct question is no longer, “What is the best business degree?” but rather, ‘”What is the best degree for my strengths and career goals?” Future entrepreneurs, for example, are probably best served by a general M.B.A. degree. Aspiring policy analysts would explore a master’s in Economics. Human resources and leadership driven individuals will find the M.S.M.O.B. to be a good fit. The list goes on.

All in all, there is more than one path to an advanced business degree. And, while the traditional M.B.A. con-tinues to open doors for graduates, respected specialist degrees such as the M.S.M.O.B. are gaining traction for those looking to focus on a particular aspect of business. Prospective master’s level students should consider their goals and options before choosing a business degree.

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