Review: Online Degrees
As you all know, this blog is about my life as a teacher of English. This equates to me being abroad for extended periods of time and if I want to continue my education, I’ve only got 2 options: local universities or online programs. Since a degree from an internationally recognized institution is so important I’ve been looking for online degree options. It’s complete luck that I am going to review a site I am personally really interested in using!
My inaugural ReviewMe paid review has been ordered by EarnMyDegree.com, specifically their education and teaching degrees portal. I wouldn’t have heard about this site if it weren’t for their paid review request, so I can understand why they want it!
The teaching portal seems straightfoward and informative right off the bat. They offer information on hundreds of degrees from big name universities like Phoenix to places I’ve never heard of, like Western Governors University. I like the featured programs on the right with names I know: I went straight to both Kaplan and U of Phoenix.
Each degree has information that looks slightly modified from the original university description with a link to get you directly in touch with the university and start the ball rolling. If you know what you are looking for, you won’t have to spend too much time searching here, I spent about 10 minutes from start to contact e-mail with Pheonix.
Beyond the teaching portal, everything seems laid out the same way and the menu at the top is a snap. I found my way to MBAs, Restaurant Management and Doctor of Ministry fairly quickly as well. This site puts a lot of information at your fingertips, but doesn’t seem to give an unbiased opinion of any university. I’d really like to see a review of all the universities offered before talking to a counselor, otherwise it seems too much like a middleman pushing whatever degree I’ll take.
If a brick and mortar establishment doesn’t work for you, or you are working abroad for at least a year, then EarnMyDegree.com can help you continue your education. In the 3 days I played with the site, I’ve collected plenty of information about a Masters at 2 universities. Many of my friends in Russia have asked me how I found my job on the vast Internet. Well, I’ve found 2 jobs and with sites like EarnMyDegree.com. And now, I’m starting my masters program entirely online!
