I love being an online student. Especially being a stay-at-home mom with two children. It does have its drawbacks though. If I am trying to study, they can easily interrupt me here at home. If I was in the traditional classroom I could study in the library or elsewhere and have more peace and quiet.
I love being around other people so sometimes the anonymity does not besuit me. I study better by myself, but sometimes I think it would be easier to truly bounce ideas off people and get an honest, no holds barred answer when you are face to face.
The best thing about being an online student is the ability to be here when my family needs me.