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Online University Highlight of the Week

University of Mary (U-Mary) can trace its academic beginnings to the year 1955. U-Mary's home campus is located in the capital of North Dakota, Bismarck. University of Mary has been offering distance educational opportunities since 2005.

University of Mary is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Below is a list of programs delivered online by the U-Mary:

* Denotes degree completion program

Keeping Kids Busy During Summer Break

Summer's a great time for me to start taking classes. Do you have any suggestions about how to keep the kids busy while I study?

The summertime allows a lot of professionals much needed time away from the office. For parents starting their online course work, summertime studying begs the question: what do you with the kids?

If you have school-aged children, summer school may be a great alternative for them. Check with your local district to see if any art, music, or outdoors classes are being offered. Your local church or place of worship may also offer day care or camp. If your children would prefer to stay at home, you might appreciate some ideas from our article How to Keep Your Kids Busy While You Study.

Online Student Interview: Andrea

"I can handle a lot more going on at one time than I thought I could."

Andrea is a working mother raising her family outside of Chicago. Her graduate degree studies are helping her bridge the gap between her current professional work and future goals. When making a decision between on-campus and online education, Andrea knew she wanted to be with her family as much as possible, so she decided to earn her degree online.

"Because of my hectic schedule with work and spending time with my family, I wanted a program that could be custom-tailored to my schedule. The online program at [my university] offered the flexibility that I needed in order to manage a personal life with finishing grad school."

Read about the experience of this 30-year-old wife, mother, and online grad student.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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