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Burke

Distance student balances athletics and academics 

Balancing a full time science and soccer schedule means first semester is hectic for Emily Burke. With soccer practice four times a week and games on the weekend, a distance course helped lighten the load.

 

LESLIE

Going the distance: From student to instructor

 

Life is looking up for Leslie Baker. Her schedule is packed as a first year instructor at the Mount, working towards a PhD in History, but it's made even more challenging as a young mom.

 

 

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Fresh start pays off for Psychology student

 

Trying new things is a way of life for Zbigniew Kowalewski.  A registered nurse in Poland, Zbigniew moved to Canada and knew he would have to start fresh. Trying to balance work and full time schooling can be challenging, but for Zbigniew, distance courses helped lighten the load. 

 

 

 

 

 

 DLCE 2012 Student Survey Comments:

 Over 93% of Distance Learners said they would recommend DLCE at the Mount! Here is what our students had to say:

"Distance Learning is so convenient"

"Education at your doorstep"

"Delivery of textbooks and materials is VERY fast"

"I feel like I am sitting in a classroom even though I am sitting in the comfort of my own home.

"Live streaming allows you to ask questions and actively participate"

"I have the freedom to continue higher learning on my own timetable"

"No distractions like when you are in a classroom and people are texting and talking"

"Going to class at 3am  isn't an option, but watching a class at 3am is"

"I didn't feel like I was missing out or not getting the proper attention because I was learning at a distance"

"I like the diversity of the class and the professor keeps it interesting even though we are not in front of him"

"The Distance Learning Dept. staff are amazing and the Business Dept staff are incredible too"

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