6 a.m.
Your child is still asleep. As a student at Axia College of University of Phoenix, you log onto your computer to download course materials, questions and assignments from your instructors. Like all associate’s degree students at Axia College, you only take two courses at a time—and they complement each other. That helps when it comes to learning.
Before long, your child wakes up. You spend some precious time together before dropping him off at his school on your way to work.
Noon
Time to grab your lunch and your laptop. You have to log into class at least three times a week and now is the perfect time. Within a few minutes, you’re exchanging ideas and information with your classmates before beginning your assignment. Your classes are limited to just 20 students, so you never feel lost or swallowed up like you might in a big class. And although you’ve never met your fellow students face-to-face, you feel like you’re part of a highly connected online community.
3 p.m.
Afternoon break. You log on to ask your Computer Networking instructor a question. Before you know it, your instructor has responded with a helpful email. He’s great. He has an advanced degree and has been trained to make your online classroom effective and exciting. He cares about your success, and you love the fact that you can email him anytime or call him during regular office hours.
5 p.m.
After work, you chat briefly with your friend before picking up your son. You make plans to attend a concert. Then you make plans for a graduation celebration. You’re excited to complete your associate of arts degree in information technology. It only took 20 months at Axia College and you did it all online, including registering, buying course materials, even going to the online library.
You know pursuing your education makes you a positive role model for your child. You also know your degree will help make the future bright for you and your son, especially since you can transition seamlessly to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program at University of Phoenix. There’s no stopping you now!
9 p.m.
Your son is now tucked into bed. You log onto your computer. First, to complete your research and your assignment, then to search for the graduation party decorations you’ll soon need.