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Online courses and learning in general, has really changed the way people approach their studies, by making it more approachable and possible for students to pursue their educational goals. For instance, if someone dreams of studying Art History or even some sort culinary studies in one state or even a different continent, and doesn\u2019t have the means or the ability to travel for that purpose, they can enroll to an online class and get the same credits as everyone else.
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\nJust like all aspects of the education system, online learning has its positive as well as its negative aspects, and it\u2019s certainly not for everyone. While it does allow for students to juggle between life\u2019s responsibilities and have a better and a more flexible balance of their work-life-education lives, many can actually encounter some bumps along the way. These are seven common mistakes that online students tend to make on their way to achieving their career dreams that can be easily avoided.
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Not looking into the potential institution<\/h2>\n

In today\u2019s world, especially the professional one, employers tend to pay a lot of attention and put a lot of weight of where their potential employee went to school and where they got their accreditations. If you think you will be applying for a job where this might be an issue, then you might want to make sure that your online courses are taken at an accredited college or university. Checking into the school you are applying can be more crucial than you think, especially if you don\u2019t have the ability physically check it out.
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Not recognizing your learning style and ability<\/h2>\n

While online courses definitely enable great flexibility, they also require a lot of responsibility and personal accountability. You know yourself best, if you think you will be able to be productive and learn in an environment which is not a typical classroom one, where it\u2019s basically you, your computer and your online classmates, then you\u2019ll be fine. But if you think you are one of those who need to be in an more social setting in order to learn better, or even more so, you don\u2019t think you would be able to have self-discipline when it comes to studying for exams, then you should probably think twice before enrolling.
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Not setting a suitable work environment<\/h2>\n

Having a comfortable workspace is more important than you think, especially when you are on your own. Be more critical about your setting than you normally would and make sure you have all the surrounding factors to make your study environment a pleasant and secure one. For example, make sure your have a good enough internet connection, a proper desk to work on and just a reasonable working space which allows the least amount of distractions. Oh, and make sure you keep an organized environment, trust us, it will make you study better.
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Not socializing enough<\/h2>\n

Just because you don\u2019t study at a brick and mortar institution, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get to know your classmates (even if they are virtual) and become friendly with them. Unlike what you might think, it\u2019s not impossible to engage with your classmates, in fact you can do it through social media, forums and other platforms. Make sure you don\u2019t feel isolated because it may lead to you feeling burnt out and in rear cases, even a bit depressed.
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Not asking for help when needed<\/h2>\n

One of the most common mistakes that people make without even realizing it, is when they encounter any kind of struggle, they fail to speak up just because they are not used to overcome the communication barriers with their instructors, teachers and even peers. They have the wrong notion that since they are not a \u2018regular\u2019 student, they should be more hesitant with their questions, which is plain simply wrong.
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Underrating the idea of online courses<\/h2>\n

Many students who take online courses either doubt the seriousness of their classes\u2019 essence or question their their educational value. Perhaps it\u2019s the virtual factor or the distance, but if there is one thing they should never question, is how seriously they teachers take their classes. For instance, don\u2019t assume you can just copy and paste, or in other words, plagiarize, and your teachers won\u2019t find out.<\/p>\n

\nNot realizing how much you can really take on<\/h2>\n

Again, it\u2019s easy to assume that an online course is easier to take than one that takes place in a classroom, so many students tend to take on way too many online courses thinking they could get everything done on time. What they might not realize is that the workload doesn\u2019t necessarily reduce and it could get very overwhelming if you take too much, too soon and too quickly.
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