Online Classes vs. In-Person Classes

Online classes are quite different and without a doubt, Online classes tend to be much less time-consuming and more flexible than in-person classes. However, you certainly learn more from in-person classes. I would recommend taking online classes for your general courses since it will free up your schedule more and give you more free time to work on your classes. 

Online Classes

Most online classes are project-based and assignments-based. Which means much less study time. They generally have dissection posts to help engage the students. Unfortunately, this turns into you just making things to post that you don't care about. Another drawback is if it's not organized well the assignments can be very confusing and difficult. I believe that English-based and writing-based classes are the best suited for online classes and I would take them if you had to take these types of classes.

Another positive with online classes is it is much easier to get ahead in the class. Since the class does not rely on how far the professor gets in the lectures. With this being the case it is much easier to keep the schedule from the start and have it been the same in the middle and end part of the semester. So, if you are a part-time student online classes have their place so you can work and learn at the same time. Instead of having your entire day taken up by classes. Video platforms allow for the same quality of education as in-person but all online. The only warning is if you don't watch or attend because there is no one pressuring you to go then you're not going to learn anything for the class. But the same argument could be made with in-person classes that don't require attendance.

In-Person Classes

The positives for in-person classes are you will learn more and it's much easier to create a connection with your professor. The in-person classes also hold you more accountable. One of the best parts of in-person classes is you meet people and you can work together to learn and get through the class. This is much harder online and is a major drawback if you're looking for college experience. I would also suggest not taking online classes with the classes that are in the FE exam ( Fundamental Engineering Exam ) or other exams that you sit for at the end of college to graduate. This will hurt your learning and you will have to study much harder for these exams at the end of your college career.

Balance of Online and In-Person Classes

Additionally, if you have a busy schedule I would move one or two classes to Online. This will free up more time in your schedule instead of having five or six classes in a day or having a lot of classes fill up your week and on good chunks of free time. This will allow you to study and work on assignments when you want. 

Conclusion

Overall, both methods of learning have their place. Sometimes you don't get a choice in your classes and you get what the college offers you. Try to find whatever learning style fits you and your schedule. Because that will give you the most value in your educational experience. Lastly, if you want more content consider applying to the email list to get a reminder. I will be covering a lot of different topics and even example problems for math, science, and other subjects.