Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that the distance learning mode is very useful, especially for those living in remote areas, for those who are physically challenged and for those who want to do a job

while

studying.

However

, there are many advantages

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actually attending a

university

, which would not accrue to a person who prefers to learn through the mode of distance education. Let us see how going to a

university

scores over the distance-mode.

Secondly

, one learns in a more disciplined atmosphere. One has to attend

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classes regularly and

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time.

This

results in a more focused and systematic study.

This

leads to better preparation for the examinations and

consequently

better results.

Also

, one can easily access reference books and other valuable reading material from the

University

Library. Apart from the academic curriculum, the student

also

gains

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useful participation in other extra-curricular activities like sports, competitions, contests and the like. All

this

helps in the sharpening of his communication skills and the

overall

development of his personality. He develops better team spirit and learns the art of working with others in a group. Another great advantage is that of campus placement opportunities. Many reputed companies approach

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good universities with offers of campus placements for their students. They are

thus

saved from the uncertainty and hassles of a

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later job

hunt.

To conclude

, a

university

education is certainly packed with several privileges'