text: STUDENT_NAMEWhen considering distance learning, one has to be ready and willing to commit to hours of staring at someone on the screen teaching a topic they are not familiar with. Although distance learning is beneficial for those away from campus or from the educational institution, distance learning will not benefit students academically. By offering distance learning, students will be able to take advantage of their access to the internet to further themselves and find answers. Although distance learning is a cheaper alternative to moving in order to attend the university of your choosing, but by doing so, you will be missing out on an educational experience one on one.