In a recent article, published in Ventura County Star, serviceman Wallace Larson earned his MBA from California Lutheran University taking online classes while serving in Germany and Iraq. Technology allowed him access and with flexible assignments and instructors, Larson was able to obtain a degree in finance that gave him a new career path after retiring from the military.
In a similar story, The University of Wisconsin-Stout, reports their military students as a whole seem to have a higher level of commitment to complete their online classes. Targeting these students could be a good move for retention in online programs.
With new government funds from the GI bill to support soldiers in their quest to further educational goals, it is becoming a viable option for military personnel. Some analysts report having soldiers engaged in schoolwork, can help them stay connected to their lives they left behind. Also, continuing to pursue one's life goals in the midst of chaos, can increase morale and limit discontentment. Success stories are unlimited of opportunities soldiers have to complete or continue their education even though they've been deployed out of the country.
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