My brother Rob is one of the smartest people I know, yet for one reason or another, he never finished college. This is something that has severely limited his opportunities career-wise, and has held him back from numerous promotions and high-paying jobs over the years. Rob knows that he should go back to school, but the thought of sitting in a classroom with 18-year-old kids really turns him off from the whole idea.
That’s why I think Rob is a perfect candidate for earning a college degree online instead of on campus. He wouldn’t have to quit his job, wouldn’t have to sit through boring lectures, and wouldn’t have to deal with frat boys who are more interested in finding the next party than in studying.
My mom and I are going to keep hounding him until he relents, so I have a feeling he’ll be signing up for at least one class before fall semester starts!