Chris in CA Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 The university I will be attending in the fall has an extension campus, would you A. Take classes that you love, with instructors that have great feedback from other students at the university 38 miles away? or B. Take classes at the extension campus which aren't as interesting, with instuctors with mixed feedback but only 19 miles away? University A - I would have to leave about 2:30 for a 4pm class, (45 minutes to drive, and then parking and getting to class) but only 45 min to get home - no traffic Extension camput B - leave at 3:15, parking is a breeze because it is much smaller, 30 minutes home ps - I don't need any specific required classes, just upper-division and the MA program next year will be only meeting at the University A location. thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Gas prices the way they are? Option B, hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 If I were going back to school, definitely Option A! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Option A, without a doubt! I have multiple degrees, and was in college many, many years, and I took many, many, many courses! The ones I didn't like too much I got very little out of, and retained about as much. The ones with wonderful profs and material I remember like it was yesterday, I did wonderfully, the material is engraved in my mind, and I'll probably never forget it. They are what made me adore school, and continue, and continue (and continue). I also have to say, I have taught university. I had a very high rating with my students, mostly because I ADORED teaching, and it showed. Most profs (not all, but a lot) that care show it, and their students respond. They will have a better thought out class, pay more attention to their students and give them more personal time, and they will get much better reviews. All of this (except the reviews, really) are very important in a class. I honestly feel it is not worth your time, and large, I am sure, amount of money, if you are not going to get a good amount out of it. What is a little more gas? Let me put it this way. What would you rather your kids took? Classes they would love and get a lot out of? Or just OK classes that would probably do very little for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Definitely option A. I can't think of any reason I'd choose to sit in less interesting classes day after day when better courses with better teachers are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 You're already spending time and money taking the courses. If time allows for that drive to class, I'd take option A. You might as well enjoy what you're paying for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks everyone, I was leaning towards option A, you give very good reasons for that choice, I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 A. You will learn more and retain more with a more interesting class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Definitely A. And I hate driving more than 5 minutes from home. But definitely A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Option A, without a doubt! I have multiple degrees, and was in college many, many years, and I took many, many, many courses! The ones I didn't like too much I got very little out of, and retained about as much. The ones with wonderful profs and material I remember like it was yesterday, I did wonderfully, the material is engraved in my mind, and I'll probably never forget it. They are what made me adore school, and continue, and continue (and continue). I also have to say, I have taught university. I had a very high rating with my students, mostly because I ADORED teaching, and it showed. Most profs (not all, but a lot) that care show it, and their students respond. They will have a better thought out class, pay more attention to their students and give them more personal time, and they will get much better reviews. All of this (except the reviews, really) are very important in a class. I honestly feel it is not worth your time, and large, I am sure, amount of money, if you are not going to get a good amount out of it. What is a little more gas? Let me put it this way. What would you rather your kids took? Classes they would love and get a lot out of? Or just OK classes that would probably do very little for them? I agree with A as well. Otherwise, what's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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