An online student this time around

This is my second time in school since high school. I already have a certificate in Medical Coding and Billing, even though I do nothing with it. My first time, I was straight out of high school, pregnant with my son, and attended a local college that didn't really seem like a college at all.

We were in classrooms, but the class work seemed easier than high school and I passed with flying colors. But I was bored. I was not challenged in any of my classes and it felt that that particular school was not what I was looking for.

This time, however, I have decided to do online schooling. I like the idea of being able to attend my classes and do my school work from home. I have an almost 6 year old son, work full time, and I try to have a family life, so traveling to get to school was not a possibility to me. I was skeptical at first. I have a friend who also attends an online school, but for lack of better terms, it doesn't compare to Kaplan. She is not challenged at all.

I cannot see racking up thousands in student loans to attend a school where you don't really learn anything. I want to learn, I want to struggle, and I want to take long hours to do some of my work.

A degree is something to strive for, not something that is handed to you because you showed up. I do miss the face-to-face conversations and personal relationships you can build with traditional schooling.

I have not really connected in stayed in contact with anyone from any of my classes so far. It is a little sad as I like forming new relationships.

I'm not exactly sure how we could build a closeness as a class, but I do miss getting to know my fellow learners.