My gf finished her degree online through Phoenix...I can tell you she put more time in that course every week than she would have by attending an actual class. There were papers, 'group assignments', discussions you had to log on to and contribute, etc. She's considering a Master's next year and has no desire to do online again. I wouldn't want to do what she did. Not to mention missing out on the college experience. You're only young once and will be working the rest of your life! I'd tell anyone to go and have some fun at college first...