With Online Learning, Legal
Studies Major Makes the Most of a Busy Schedule
In a world where job and other responsibilities grow
increasingly complex and family schedules become more hectic, St.
John’s offers the flexibility of online courses allowing students
to pursue the same quality education they receive in the
classroom.
Nikole Rossano ‘11CPS, a
Legal Studies major, is grateful for the opportunities online
courses at St. John’s have offered her. A native of
Manchester, NJ, Nikole chose St. John’s on the recommendation of a
relative who attended. “My cousin explained to me how caring the
professors were, and I was definitely looking for a smaller,
close-knit experience,” she observed, adding that she has combined
online courses with the in-classroom experience.
Nikole has combined Online Learning courses with the in-classroom experience. She said she
especially benefited from the ease with which Online Learning
courses fit into her summer schedule. Legal Studies is one of 25
bachelor’s degree programs in the College of
Professional Studies at St. John’s, which also offers 13
associates and four graduate
degrees.
Nikole clearly made the right decision and has enjoyed her time
at St. John’s immensely. Her first experience with online courses
came during her Study Abroad experience
in Spring 2009, when she traveled to Ireland, Italy and France.
“Online courses were a great option for me while I studied abroad,”
she said. Since then, Nikole has enrolled in online courses each
subsequent semester, including History, Introduction to Christian
Marriage, Accounting, Math and several others.
“I am a self-motivated learner and taking classes online gives
me the flexibility to work at my own pace rather than that of a
traditional classroom environment,” Nikole observed, adding, “I
live in New Jersey, so less time spent commuting is always a
plus.”
Succeeding in online courses requires discipline. “That helps my
organizational skills and gives me the freedom to spread out my
assignments in a way that works best for me,” Nikole stressed. “I
like being able to create my schedule in the comfort of my own
home.”
Nikole will graduate in May and hopes to enroll in the Masters
of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice Leadership program
at St. John’s in the fall. She has already been accepted for a
presummer session in Rome after graduation. After graduate
school she hopes to attend Law School. “I hope to become a lawyer
and use my legal skills to help people in the local area.”
Nikole has encouraged many of her fellow students to explore
online courses at St. John’s . “It teaches you self-discipline and
gives you so many options.”
Try online courses this summer. They might be right for you,
too.