Are you ready to start college post-pandemic and wonder what the best way to learn is? Considering attending online or in person? While both educational styles have pros and cons, in-person learning can be more beneficial. Let us explain.
Benefits of In-Person Learning vs Online Learning
So, you have two choices when it is time to start college. You can attend online or in person. During online classes, you can roll out of bed and attend in your pajamas online. However, attending class in person has some essential benefits. These benefits include:
Benefit #1: Access To Resources
Are you becoming a medical assistant, nurse, HVAC technician, or network engineer? If so, there is expensive equipment that you will use to learn the trade. For example, taking the network engineer program allows you to use industry-standard software programs that could cost thousands of dollars. It is the same software you will use on the job but may not have access to at home. Medical assistants will have access to medical supplies, the latest in medical equipment, and additional resources to become work-ready after graduation.
Benefit #2: Hands-On Training
It is almost impossible to learn a hands-on skill virtually. Whether you are drawing blood from patients as a medical assistant or fixing HVAC systems, it takes hands-on training to become successful at these trades. The good news is that at CyberTex, much of the classroom time is devoted to the lab and working with real-life scenarios. That way you can build your confidence when the time comes to start working at a doctor’s office or hospital or fix an HVAC systems in a customers’ home.
Benefit #3: Discipline and Structure
While online learning allows you to learn on a flexible schedule, some of us procrastinate. If you procrastinate, there is nothing better than attending in person. And the even better news is that CyberTex does offer flexibility, such as day and evening classes. The fact is that in-person learning gets you into the classroom, putting you in an environment conducive to learning.
Benefit #4: Fewer Distractions
It is easy to pick up your mobile phone and watch YouTube videos or scroll on TikTok if you attend classes online. However, in the classroom, you are laser-focused on learning the trade: no mobile phones, family members asking questions, or pets wanting to go for a walk. By attending college in person, you have fewer distractions and can better focus on learning.
Benefit #5: Immediate Feedback
Another great benefit of in-person learning is the direct and immediate feedback you will get from your instructor. They are available to guide you through the curriculum and offer input to build your confidence and make you a better trade professional. Not sure how to handle refrigerant? It is much safer to learn how to use this combustive gas under the supervision of an instructor rather than on your own.
Benefit #6: Networking with Instructors and Classmates
Another great benefit of in-person learning is that you get to network with instructors and classmates. You may even build life-long connections that continue after graduation. Plus, you never know when you will need a helping hand to find a new job or want to advance in your career and need to reach out to your network for assistance.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know the benefits of attending college in person, it is time to learn more about CyberTex. We focus on the knowledge and skills you need to become an entry-level professional, and we are paving the way for you to have a stable career. Plus, we offer career services when you are ready to find a job after graduation. Let CyberTex help you start a life-long career and set you up for success with in-person learning.
Want to Learn More?
CyberTex offers short-term technical training programs in the Information Technology, Medical, Healthcare, and Construction Trades. We are a student-centric institute that equips students with workplace skills for initial employment, paving the way for desired and financially stable careers.
Contact us today to learn more about our CyberTex campuses in Austin and Killeen.
