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Where do I start? Online college degrees?

I am 26 yrs old and really want to get a college degree. I really dont even know where to start or what I want to do. I am thinking I want to study law, but I just dont know what to do. Anyone have experience with online college degrees?

Public Comments

1. The open university is great! There are even some grants you might be able to get. www.open.ac.uk top quality courses.
2. I have to agree with Steph I'm currently doing an Computer and Design degree with the open university. There is a good choice of courses, however it can be a bit expensive. However if you work you could always ask your employer to sponsor you or see if you qualify for financial assistance. However if you would rather go to a class than learn from home look on the websites of your local colleges and universities as most of them do evening classes or day release classes.
3. Stef is right. If you are in the UK, actually even if you are not in the UK the Open University is fantastic. I'm on my second year now and it's addictive. There is lots of support available and the online forum can be invaluable, you never feel alone! Give it a go! I'm sure if you have the commitment you wont regret it!
4. I am studying with open university at the moment studying law
5. Most on-line college degrees are from For Profit corporations and are not respected by many employers. If your goal is to go to law school -- you should go to as good an undergraduate college as possible. If money is an issue, the better state universities cost only half as much as the typical on-line degree. Read the following link to find out why on-line schools are not respected.
6. Why bother?-most U.K. Employers do not take the end product of 'open learning' seriously.Not saying it's right-but it's true-nevertheless! If you really want to do it-then take a couple of years out-I'm sure there is some kind of financial support available.