We’ve long been told there’s only one way to get a post-secondary education: Sitting in a lecture hall, taking notes, and repeating for four years. While it’s a great fit for some people, it's not for everybody—especially when career and life add unexpected forks in the road. We speak with Athabasca University’s provost and vice-president academic Matthew Prineas for a closer look at why some are choosing the flexibility of online post-secondary school to pursue a degree, upgrade skills or reskill for a new career: "You don't have to quit your job or rearrange your personal life." |