Online Degree Choice

My brother went to a culinary institute years ago for specialty culinary training and we could not believe what a phenomenal chef he was when he returned for the holidays. I never really thought that Culinary arts institutes could really make such a huge difference for someone who prior to that was only able to make macaroni and cheese and ramen soup, and poorly at that. But when he was finished with his training he came back able to make all sorts of different and amazing things like lamb and duck and roast with rosemary and all kinds of different things that I can not even think of right now because they were so exotic and amazing and they tasted so very good.

Not surprisingly, his new skills helped him land a new romantic partner who was attracted not only to the skills and knowledge he had acquired in his days at the cooking school, but the incredible passion and dedication he developed from having gone there as well. He has never been as happy as he is now, and I am really happy for him too. In fact I am considering following in my big brother’s footsteps and doing the same thing.

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I’ve always wanted to do something more than just get my high school diploma.  One day I started exploring the web for ways to go to school, but on my time, and study exactly what I wanted.  I came across a great solution!  I decided to get a degree online.

I was impressed, I could study anything from criminal justice associate degree online (CSI here I come!) to an associates degree in accounting online (Numbers are my life!) and lots of everything in between.  I really could pursue any course of study that I wanted because I had a lot of choices out there, with some very reputable degrees.  And all of it online, so it could be on my time and my schedule.  Impressive!  I know that an associates degree is a great first step or the beginning of a new career.  I can take my knowledge to a 4 year college or I can pursue the career I opted to get my degree in the working world. Online degrees are an option that so many people need these days, life is busy and getting an advanced degree could make my life better financially, which I bet would help most people out.

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Lately my husband and I have been trying to save money on our grocery bill. With the unstable economy we’ve been discussing how we can cut expenses. One obvious choice is to cut out eating in restaurants. In the past we would eat out about once a week, usually for a date night. Now our date night is a trip to the local ice cream drive thru for a scoop.

Another discovery we’ve recently made is shopping closer to home at the local vegetable and fruit market. Family owned the market has a great variety of in season fruits, vegetables and specialty items like tofu or fresh herbs. Healthy eating can be cheap and delicious.

A friend of ours is a nutritionist, and often has great meal ideas. She works for a cardiologist and educates heart patients about nutrition. Proper nutrition can assist in recovery from strokes along with a transitional physical therapy program.  My friend enjoys working in the healthcare industry and is considering pursuing a masters in health science program. The classes are offered online or at health science universities.

By cutting down on meat and eating more fruits, legumes and vegetables my husband and I have lost a few pounds and saved a few dollars.

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I hang out at the local golf course a lot. Maybe too much. On my days off, that’s where I am. After work, it’s a beeline to the course so I can hit some balls or practice putting. That is unless I cut out of work early enough to get in a full round. I seriously can’t get enough; it’s like some kind of addiction.

Then there is my job. Ugh, I hate it. I’m stuck inside a warehouse all day moving this over here and moving that over there. Not just boring and mundane, but I’m stuck inside when it’s so nice outside. And it’s not like I feel like I play an important role there. If I left today, they would have me replaced by tomorrow. Regarding advancement, well it’s not going to happen because everything above me requires a college education which I don’t have. And I’m not about to go to college so I can spend the rest of my life in a warehouse!

It’s time for a serious change. I am going to go to college. Not the kind of college that lands me in a warehouse though. I’m going to go to golf school so I can start a golf career. I’m going to teach golf! Instead of driving a forklift, I’m going to make a living driving Titleists!

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Most people think of cruising the world, taking salsa classes, and enjoying a generally relaxed life, when they think about their golden years. I however, intend to ride off into my sunset years, with a college degree in hand.

At the age of 69, I must admit that I have had a fairly successful life. Financial problems prevented me from going to college in my youth, and I began working soon after high school. It’s all worked out great for me, and I ran my own successful business for many years before selling it off for a tidy profit last year. With enough funds in my retirement account, I can safely say that I have no worries about the future. But the one thing that I regret not having done in my life is getting a college education. With all my days free now, it seems like that time has finally come.

The town that we have decided to spend our retired life in, has no access to good colleges. My best option therefore would be to join one of the many online colleges that offer students like me a chance to earn their college degrees. I’ve looked up a few of them, and I have already decided on an online business degree. My wife is as excited as I am, and has plans to obtain a teaching degree.

They say you are never too old to learn, and I must say, that’s very true in my case!

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