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Guide to Online Education > Online Education In-Depth > Meet Real Online Students > Christopher L., Master of Science in Management

"The instructors are in some very high level positions in the community so they can impart real world applications to the classroom discussion," he says. "Invaluable!"

Troy uses Blackboard software to deliver its courses and Chris has no complaints. He finds the technology easy to use.

That doesn't mean the program is easy, though. Chris wants to dispel the notion that an getting an online degree is "easy" or "not a ‘real' degree." In fact, he warns sternly, with a laugh, "you must be focused and self-disciplined."

Not surprisingly, Chris credits the Navy with giving him much of that focus.

"The Navy has taught me how to establish a plan and methodically work through the plan to achieve the goal. Working on a long-term degree is similar to working through any given process in the Navy. The goal is clear and you find the resources to achieve the goal."

The Navy has helped shape his education in practical ways, as well. Through their Navy Campus program, the Navy assists service members in planning and meeting their educational goals.

Chris explains, "Navy Campus really helped provide clear direction when I first started out. The process can seem overwhelming at first but Navy Campus helped me focus on one step at a time."

Now that he's come so far and accomplished so much, what is his next step? Chris isn't completely sure.

He's scheduled to receive his master's in the summer of 2008 and plans to retire from active duty but says he may still complete one more tour.

After that he hopes to bring his drive to succeed, and everything he has learned, to a position as a project manager. Says Chris, "I feel good. Really good, in fact. I know I can do it."

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