New Year's Resolutions Worth Keeping

Thursday, March 1, 2001

New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping (NAPS)—Once again, it’s that time of year when we always pledge, “out with the old, in with the new.” But if you’re like most people, you’ve found it difficult to maintain the energy and optimism the New Yearbringsoncetheholi- days are over. A recent online poll tallying the ten most popular New Year’s resolutions included perennials like losing weight, quitting smoking, becoming more orga- Earning a college degree from an online university is a resolution nized, sticking to a budget, saving that gets high marks. is resolving to take more control getting started is a bit harder. Here are somethingsto look for to money, and finding a better job. The commonthreadin all of them makeit is the easy part, while over life. Absent from the list was one of the best means of accomplishing the challenging task of taking control—thatis, a resolu- make sure your on-line education resolution can work for you: Look for accredited programs. e Seek classes that are con- tion to continue one’s education, opening new doorsto personal and ducted via proven technologies, such as e-mail and bulletin boards. Of course, many people think that it is too expensive, too inconvenient, or too late to return to school. But, with today’s new ros- received training in facilitating a productive online classroom. professional fulfillment. ter of online education opportunities, taking control of your future maybeas simple as logging on to your computer from the comfort of home. University of Phoenix Online is at the forefront of the trend in online learning, and offers a vari- Makesure instructors have Makecertain technical sup- port is available 7 days a week, 24 hoursa day,in case of glitches. Look for a university that will assign you a personal advisor(s) who will be there to answer questions. e As a rule, you should be able to earn your degree in 2 or 3 years, attending classes on a part-time ety of degree specializations at every level from Associates to Ph.D. In online degree programs like those offered by the University of Phoenix Online, students man- basis. Look for universities that age meetings at work—byschedul- university, request information about the success and happiness have large enrollments, but small numbers of students in age coursework the way they man- each class! e When choosing an online ing time between otherobligations and events on their calendars. This of students and alumni. If you is how Hedy Hightower-Reeves, a manufacturing planner for Clorox, don’t know a graduate of the uni- earned her degree. “As a working versity, ask the university to provide some names of graduates wisely. I could use the day and evening for my job and myfamily; University of Phoenix Online and mother, I was able to use my time then, when the kids wentto bed,I wentonline.” Like anyresolution, deciding to you can contact. For more information on the its programs, visit http:/ /online. uophx.edu / benefit, or call 1-800- 796-3791.

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