Reason #1: Boredom
Hanging around the house with nothing to do? Why not take a class? A cooking class could give you the excuse you need to entertain more, or a photography class could help you get more out of traveling. You take online classes at your own pace, whenever there's time to fill.
Reason #2: Learn about Something Useful
Do you wish you didn't have to pay an accountant to do your taxes every year? Need to brush up on Microsoft Excel? Enrolling in a course online allows you to take the time you need to learn the skill at home, around your own schedule. You can begin any time you're ready.
Reason #3: Bond with Friends or Family
Online classes really bring people together. Taking a writing class with a friend is a good excuse to get together and share your work. Or try your hand at desktop publishing with your fiancé, and you could make your own wedding invitations. You can work together online when it's convenient for both of you, unlike traditional campus classes.
Reason #4: Meet New People
Contrary to popular belief, online classes create great opportunities to meet others through chats, e-mail, and discussion boards. Share what you're learning with each other, from the comfort of home, and talk to as many, or as few, of your classmates as you wish.
Reason #5: Improve Yourself
There's nothing like the feeling you get when you acquire a skill. Whether you learn how to fix an old necklace, make a gourmet meal, play an instrument, or write a novel, the sense of accomplishment you'll feel will truly enrich your relationships, your job performance, and your life.
Jessica Groach-Santina is a freelance writer with a background in media and promotions. She also teaches first-year writing courses at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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