By Houn Kang
Special Student Contributor

Online universities have successfully revolutionized the higher educational learning environment. Having the ability to choose when you access your class materials has put time back in the hands of students, and it has created a new set of standards for the traditional adult learner.

By Ryan Laspina
Compliance and Default Prevent Specialist at American Public University System

Before you proceed in choosing your course load you may want to spend some time deciding how many classes you should take for the upcoming semester. This is a very important decision, as you should strive to efficiently manage your financials and your time. Let us discuss some tips for determining a perfect course load.

By Adrienne Erin
Contributor, Online Career Tips

Anyone who has a full-time job knows that making time for a social life can be a little difficult. However, having time for friends and parties can be almost impossible when you’re working 40 plus hours and taking college courses at the same time. While seemingly unattainable between attending class, studying and working, there are still ways to squeeze in quality social time with your friends and family.

By Glynn Cosker
Online Learning Tips Contributor

You’re never too old to go back to school to earn a degree or certificate. With a wealth of online schools out there to choose from, a person with a full-time job, a big family, a busy lifestyle—or someone with all (or none) of the above—can achieve greatness. It just takes sacrifice, patience, understanding and time management.

by Bradley Hood
Contributor, InMilitaryEducation.com

Every student has a different approach to their school work. The variable circumstances of the individual student and his/her life and program mean that no approach will be one-size-fits-all. I can also attest that over time what works best for any one individual will change, and how I slog through my master’s program today is entirely different from my approach to school work from as recent as even a year ago. However, while what works may change over time, there are a couple of basic foundations which can help aid a busy student in accomplishing their education goals, one week (or day) at a time.

By Bradley Hood
Contributor, In Military Education

Perhaps the occurrence of downtime is more common on the reserve side of the Marine Corps than it is on Active Duty – I will be better equipped to know the answer to that in a year when I receive my Active Duty orders – but as a junior enlisted Marine I felt that I spent at least half of my day waiting around to do something.

Regardless of the circumstances and time constraints, any material can be grasped by simply tweaking your perspective. Perusing new information can be a simple task if provided with the right resources and environment.

For the non-planners creating a plan for the weekend is painless, and it can reduce stress pretty quickly.

Being guilty of one-upping from time to time is natural, it’s an alpha mentality that almost requires you to strut your stuff. The key is to be aware of when it’s starts irritating your co-workers.