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Alexa Palacios
Journalism 100
Yahoo! U
Word Count - 405
September 26, 2010


There are so many viewpoints that defend and dispel the argument of an online university that it seemingly makes it impossible to solidify any opinion on the matter. And although this issue is massively controversial and difficult to decide on, a consistent solution must be created quickly because the rapid growth of technology allots very little time for this situation to linger much longer.


The convenience and accessibility of an online college/university is a part of this issue that can not be ignored. For so many students that have no available funds to attend school, but aspire to go and be so much more than a statistic of the system in their lives, this is a dream solution. It is reasonable, helpful, affordable and gives the student the same tools to succeed as any other student attending a traditional four year college/university. Online schooling can also add a level of attractiveness to the certain students that do not wish to continue to higher learning because an online degree has no rush on it. Although it is traditional for a student to be in and out of school in four years on average, online schooling has a more lax and untimely approach to it.


But, there is something about the college experience and the engagement of being in a classroom that is such a great and humbling experience. Taking an online course is very literal and straight-forward, but a traditional college class allows a student to fully grasp the concept of the subject that they are studying through the interactive nature of a classroom. There is a certain tradition that goes along with being on a college campus as well. It's a very life altering experience that gives the student a chance to step away from the comforting surroundings of their homes and encounter the true realities of adulthood. Living in a dormitory gives a student the experience of living on their own, accepting and acknowledging complete strangers through the roommate situation and breeds a great amount of character. 


Although there are so many pros and cons to online schooling, the option most definitely should be taken into serious account. Every child deserves an equal chance at an education and creating this avenue of schooling for students will not only solidify that chance, but greatly increase the amount of intellectuals in America.