Flexibility Abound: One Biotechnology Students’ Experience with Distance Education
Alec is saving time and receiving a diverse education by employing the flexibility of distance courses. He found himself in Croatia this past summer during the final exam period, and he “elected to take [the exam] at the Canadian embassy in Zagreb.” He was able to experience a new country, work full time and still complete his PHIL 435A course via distance education.
A Commerce Student finds Personal Ownership in his Online Course
Ian Law is taking EOSC 315 by distance education in order to gain flexibility in his personal and extra-curricular schedule. For him, this benefit of distance courses has allowed him to “learn at the most optimal time and schedule coursework around [his] other commitments.”
11 Distance Courses and Counting! One Student’s Tale of Distance Education
Stephanie Bertrand-Nicoll is no stranger to distance education. Having taken eight courses by distance in the past, enrolled in one currently, and registered to take two more next term, there must be a reason why she keeps coming back!
Completing Prerequisites: Making the Time with Distance Learning
Working four jobs and volunteering for various community groups does not leave much time for attending on-campus courses. By opting for distance courses, Cristel Moubarak has found a balance that allows her to continue her jobs and volunteering, as well as work towards her degree in a timely manner.
Upgrading Your Education While Working Full Time
Collen Middleton isn’t about to stop learning just because he is working full time in his chosen career field of Terrestrial Ecology. By utilizing the availability of multiple distance education courses and their tools, he is able to upgrade his degree without having to take time away from his career.
Pondering the Cell: Enjoyment and Education at a Distance
Jenny Jung needs a strong scientific foundation to excel in her General Science Major. By taking BIOL 200: Cell Biology she has gained a firm understanding of how cells work and interact while applying this information in a practical and relevant way.
Overcoming Allergic and Health Barriers With Distance Learning
Elke Hutton offers a story of hope and inspiration to any student facing obstacles that may hinder them from fulfilling their educational goals. When her health and severe allergies became an obstacle for her to continue on-campus courses, instead of throwing in the towel, she looked for alternative outlets for fulfilling her Bachelors of Arts requirements.
Taking Film Studies Online: One Student’s Experience
Mia Sedlar is a busy fourth year student. While working towards a major in Art History and a minor in Film, she manages to hold down two jobs and often needs to commute back and forth between work, her apartment, and the UBC campus.
How Distance Education Has Helped an Arts Student Finish Her Degree
Kathryn Blair, a fourth year Arts Co-op student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, has really benefited from the flexibility that distance education affords her. “I’m a pretty busy person, so any flexibility I can work into my schedule is great.”
Student Thrives in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program
I have been an “on-line” student at UBC for almost two years now and I can honestly say that it has been an amazing experience on many levels. When I learned of an opportunity to participate in the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion program for a Bachelor of Science degree while still being able to maintain my work schedule, I jumped at the chance.
