Does distance learning appeal you?

Are you bitten by the distance learning bug? Or you want to join the bandwagon just for the namesake? No matter what your answer is, but this comes as a real fact that the concept of distance learning is catching up quickly among youngsters these days. Those tied up with some profession or hooked up with interesting assignments are quickly enrolling to the distance learning courses. However, after enrolling to these courses, they find that they are a misfit for these courses. And eventually, they drop-out from these courses thereby shattering their own dreams.

Hence, the student should first do his homework before enrolling to these courses. It is mandatory for him to find out whether distance learning courses are meant for him or not. In fact, in many cases, this fact has come to fore that distance learning is not suitable for all students. It might not match the needs or expectations of all students.

So, the following questions can judge whether you love the distance learning concept or not. Answer these following questions to know if distance learning is meant for you:

1. Do you like to work independently on your own? 
2. Are you computer-friendly? 
3. Are you motivated to keep yourself up-to-date on projects? 
4. Do you have an adjustable schedule? 
5. Are you comfortable in asking and re-asking for clarification and doubts? 
6. Are you comfortable working with a text-based medium? 
7. Would you be comfortable phoning or faxing your teacher if facing problems with anything in the course?

If you have answered "yes" to most of these questions, then you can be a master in the distance learning environment.  However, if your answer is no, then you should definitely shy away from these courses.