Should I take an online class my first term?

Alana from U of South Florida asks:

Would taking an online class be a good choice for the first semester? Or should I wait until I get used to the course load and try it spring semester or later?

Online classes tend to be pretty easy (in my opinion). But it totally depends on how you learn. You have to be someone who can keep on top of things and make sure you are keeping up with the material. It is very easy to slack off when taking an online class. I myself always make them a priority…but with that said, I still probably spend less time on the online class than any regular class. So its definitely a time savor and seems to make the course load lighter. Also, some materials are easier to take online than others. I wouldn’t recommend taking any math related fields or anything that needs interaction to learn. But things like history where its just facts, are nice to take online. Good luck!