"I enrolled in Full Sail University's digital marketing online program in 2019. Since I didn't have to attend school in person, as I did for my bachelor's degree, I thought my master's would be easier. But I quickly encountered hurdles: The online program lacked community, and I had to learn new time management skills. It became even more difficult when I became pregnant with my second child. But it all worked out in the end."
"Completing assignments online felt very isolating at times. I no longer could tap my neighbor in the seat next to me and ask them what they thought about this week's chapters. I relied heavily on getting to know my classmates through the discussion board. Luckily, I loved engaging in lively debates there. But to build solid relationships, I had to put in a lot more effort. After a group project, I decided to stay connected with one of my classmates."
A learner enrolled in Full Sail University's fully online digital marketing master's program in 2019 to accommodate work-from-home employment and childcare responsibilities. The online format offered scheduling flexibility but removed casual, in-person peer interactions. Assignments and discussions occurred primarily on discussion boards, prompting reliance on deliberate outreach to classmates. Building meaningful connections required extra effort, leading to use of messaging apps and post-project friendships. The program demanded stronger self-discipline and refined time-management practices, which became more challenging during pregnancy. Despite isolation and added responsibilities, persistence led to successful completion and valued outcomes.
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