Traditional courses require attendance at a specific time and location, which may limit students to college or work. Since many students must work to pay for college or household expenses, online courses make it possible to work day or night shifts. The convenience of online classes frees up the schedule and allows students to work and attend college. Another benefit of taking online courses is being able to spend more time with family. Students with family obligations can balance family and university studies through online courses. Parents interested in going to college can take classes, as online courses fit around family obligations and a busy schedule. Whether it's school functions, football matches, sick kids or family outings, online classes accommodate the expected and unexpected family life. Online courses are convenient and practical for a student with limited time and a busy life. Online courses offer many promising opportunities and as a virtual student, I took college courses online while simultaneously enrolling in high school. It would have been impossible to attend college the traditional way because I was a full-time high school student without a car. Online classes gave me the flexibility to earn college credit despite my rural location and limited time for a traditional classroom. Online courses attract students because