Why I didn't have to compromise when studying online

When I made the decision to study postgrad online while working a full-time job, I was worried I’d be throwing all my time away. I thought I’d lose contact with friends and have no down time to do the things I love. But I quickly found that by studying online with the University of New England (UNE), I was able to make my studies work around my life, rather than making my life work around my studies. Here’s what life looks like while you work towards the next exciting chapter of your life:

Study online

When online study is done right, it's a game changer. UNE has been perfecting distance education for the past 70 years, so, you don’t need to worry about feeling isolated or not being able to get help from professors when you need it. Plus, you’ll save so much time not having to commute to campus which can be spent working on assignments and staying on top of your other commitments.

Stay on top of chores

Time spent watching lectures doesn’t have to be time lost. If anything, it made me more productive. I found that cooking dinner or cleaning or ironing while listening to lectures like a podcast was a win-win. I was more engaged because I wasn’t getting distracted by my phone and I was getting through tasks that I’d been putting off.

Study on your terms

At UNE, you can access course content when and where it suits you. Busy week? Spend time doing the things you love and focus on uni when you have more spare time. The flexibility of their online courses make it easy to stay on top of study without having to miss out on doing the things you love.

Don’t miss out on the things you love

One of the main things I was concerned about was not having any time to unwind and just relax. But it turns out, I had nothing to worry about. I still get to watch tv to wind down for the night, I just do it feeling more accomplished than I used to. I block out a few hours after work to study (often while making dinner at the same time), then afterwards I switch off completely and make the most of my free time.

UNE has built their courses around people like you. They get that you have other commitments and that studying is a big deal. That’s why they’ve worked so hard to make sure you don’t have to compromise your life to be able to study. If you want to learn more about what life as an UNE online student is like, head through to their study page.