text: Furthermore, the availability to learn and take courses from the comfort of your home opens up the opportunity for the student to learn the real meaning behind responsibility that comes along with taking these courses in this manner as well as the ability to correct any bad work ethics before heading to the workforce in the near future. An individual that exemplifies the benefit of distance learning is Generic_Name, a commuter college student, living in Generic_City with his two parents. For the most part, Generic_Name takes his classes online to ensure that all of his graduation requirements are met with the degree he aspires to receive in education. One of his teachers had assigned an activity to him that involved a visit to an elementary school in the area. Back in high school, he would have made the decision to slack off and turn the assignment a day later than the original due date, but things have changed for the better as he entered college. His online class has allowed him to go at his own pace accordingly to a deadline. He would receive absolute no credit for a late assignment in college, and often times, Generic_Name would now make the decision to ensure that all things are turned in. Generic_Name understood the responsibility behind his course load and visiting the several elementary schools as a teacher aide; after all, he would contribute his time to assist the little kids that were eager to learn. Working with kids for his assignment has given Generic_Name an insight into the type of teacher he would become. Generic_Name, a twenty-year-old college student in nursing, has tremendously seen the change as well in her work ethic. She used to keep her thoughts all to herself, but with the help of her online nursing class, she was able to openly express her opinions in class discussions as well as live lessons. She has successfully skyrocketed and almost reached her full potential because of distance learning. Distance learning has taught her valuable life lessons that she will forever be grateful for. It has taught her to be open and responsible to her patients at all costs. Success can be found from the comfort of your home through online classes.