Education Made Easy

Remember the olden days when one had to walk to school barefooted in the snow up hill both ways? Neither do I. But way back when (I'm not sure when "when" was, exactly) kids apparently had quite a time getting an education because not only did they have the afore-mentioned transportation problems, but whenever there was a crisis on the home front, like the cows got out or Ma was sick and the young 'uns needed tendin', the kids were needed at home. In fact, back then, home came first; you went to school if you had nothing else to do - Pa's rules. (That's what they called Dad back then: Pa.) I know all of this because I read the Little House on the Prairie series and I've watched my share of TV. Also, I've heard these very same stories told by actual old folks, so I know they're true.

Compared to all that, getting an education nowadays is a piece of cake! Educational options abound for students of all ages, especially with the all of the new online opportunities. Internet-based educational programs (or "distance learning curriculums") such as Laurel Springs School provide kindergarten through high school students with high quality, yet flexible learning experiences.

Likewise, students no longer must leave home to attend college. Aside from attending the local community or junior college, online college opportunities now exist, making it easier than ever to earn a college degree, even while tending the farm or raising kids or working full-time at the gas station around the corner. Imagine the cost savings of staying at home and taking online classes that fit into your schedule as opposed to living in a dorm on campus (and eating cafeteria food)! Capella University is a fine example of a high-quality online university. Accredited and based in Chicago, Capella offers higher education programs in business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as 76 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate specializations. It doesn't matter where you live to attend - Capella serves students in all 50 states and in 63 countries!

Our world is quickly changing, and it's great to know that now, no matter where you live or what kinds of daily reponsibilities you have - you can still get a great education!