If I could give any advice to a fellow SNHU student, I would tell them the following 3 things:
1. Plan Ahead and Organize
Sit down and figure out exactly which courses you would like to take to satisfy each of your requirements. Share and discuss this plan with your advisor. Having an idea of exactly which classes you want to take can be a great boost. Organize and schedule time to study and work on coursework. Work your study time around your own schedule, but make the time to study.
2. Use Your Resources
When you need assistance or have questions, utilize all the resources the school offers you. Your advisor, free tutoring, and anything else that might be helpful. Even a bit of research to find outside sources for assistance may be necessary. Never be afraid to ask for what you need to succeed. Only you know your own limits and when you truly need help. A great support system, like family or friends, to bounce ideas off of or just discuss how school is going can make it all seem simpler.
3. Motivation and Positive Thinking
Find your motivation. Why are you doing this? For your children and the future? For the credentials? For yourself? Whatever your motivation is, find it and stick it in your head. When things get difficult and you just want to quit, stop... take a minute and remember why you are here. Also, thinking in the positive and not the negative can change your whole experience. "I can" is more powerful than anything else. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a solution to even the most difficult of problems. Believe in yourself and you will succeed.
This article came about when someone asked me why I chose Southern New Hampshire University as my college to attend. They asked why I liked it. I was honest and said the environment is amazing. What drew me to SNHU was the people and the available programs for online students. Overall, I think SNHU is a great school for those who are new to the online college experience or new to college in general. I had taken one on-site course with another university and I hated it. The online format makes things so much easier and more manageable with a busy life. Many students I have met online have other commitments, such as work, family, etc. and they still manage just fine with being a student. Remember there is always someone out there willing to help and I would never turn away a fellow student with a question!
