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  Prof Bonny Norton
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

  Prof Guus Extra
Tilburg University,
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  Prof Michael Clyne
The University of Melbourne, Australia

  Prof Merrill Swain
The University of Toronto, Canada

 

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How Geeks can Double Their Earning Potential with Online Education


Ok, so you're a geek. You've been labeled a geek, lame-o, loser, dork your whole life. But what will they all say when you're a rich, wealthy, self-sufficient geek who drives a Hummer? Odds are, no one will be laughing at you then, so it's time to plan now so you can double your money and make everyone feel like piles of guilty crap when all is said and done. For us geeks, getting our education online might just be the best possible thing we can do for ourselves. First of all, it's much less humiliating when you show up to class in your skivvies and you're honestly only in your own living room than when you do this in an actual classroom. But that may be beside the point. What will really matter at the end of the day is how much money you can bring home so you can afford the ultimate Star Wars collection. If you get your education online, you're already getting yourself out of the red because it's so much cheaper than paying for full tuition at a regular university. Why not get your degree at an online college? You'll save loot on gas, textbooks, food, and car maintenance. That’s extra cash in your pocket right there that you would have blown by going to a huge college. And you can use that cash for so many other things, like your Magic the Gathering card collection or your Marvel comic book stash. There’s tons of reasons why getting your degree online is so much more beneficial. Get your nerdy fingers moving to this link to check out more info.

For the truly geeky, staying away from the general public already has its own obvious perks. But the real way you can double your earning potential is by finding and enrolling in only the classes you truly care about. Like web design or graphic design for online gaming (it’s a geek’s dream!). How about computer programming or even virtual reality prototype designs? It gives you the chance to create and maintain websites, games, and other things that we dorks are truly passionate about, and it is a very lucrative field to get involved in. You can get a head start by checking out some great online web design and computer related programs from a ton of different online universities here. If that's something you've been eyeballing, you should really think about getting certified online so you can avoid the extra pains, and learn the ropes on your own time. Since you will be learning these awesome skills on your own dorky schedule, those executives who create games for Sony Playstation, X-Box 360, and other rad companies will notice your ingenuity, drive, and motivation. This can bump you up a step in the competitive world we like to call life, resulting in lots of cold, hard cash. It makes people notice. Once you make more money, you can lure in that fly honey you've had your eye on since the 6th grade. And that makes being a geek totally worth it. Get your financial aid, and get moving!

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