Sadie Larkin
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Major: Human Resource Management
Hometown: Little Rock • Age: 20 • Year: Junior

Flexibility is key for 20-year-old Sadie Larkin. Although she lives in Maumelle, it’s not always possible for her to attend classes on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) campus. So she’s getting her degree online. The Human Resource Management major has plans to eventually own her own business and work with children, and her online degree from UALR will help her do just that. Even though forming relationships with professors in an online degree program can be a challenge, Sadie says her professors have been a big help.

Any advice for students considering an online degree?

Some may say that online classes are easier than on-campus classes, but that is not all true. Online classes don’t have snow days, it is very easy to miss an assignment, and depending on how many classes you take at a time, the workload can become very challenging. You have to be organized, use your time wisely and you have to be tech-savvy.

This option is for you if:

√ You need to work full time
√ You’re more of an introvert
√ You’d like to save your gas money

Advantages

Online degree programs are more convenient, offering working students a flexible class schedule and the ability to work at their own pace.

Cost

The cost of online programs is usually comparable to or less expensive than traditional programs. And while there are many credible institutions offering online degrees, be wary of unaccredited programs with claims that are too good to be true.

Admission Requirements

Just like a traditional one, online programs have certain requirements, including a minimum high school GPA and test scores.

Housing

Since your schedule is more flexible, you might find more employment opportunities that allow you to get a place of your own if you’re living with the ‘rents.

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