i would agree or disagree with that statement on time management.

this would entirely depend on the individual. there are people who are able to cope with everyday's work + family + study. where the pressure, stress n etc will always be there.

others are unable to cope with distractions. studying itself isn't easy as we're all competing against one another to score our highest, and at the same time, trying to cope and understand with the subjects.

in terms of studying...

distance learning/part-time learning encourages the students to take a maximum of 3 subjects in a semester. n the classes would be on weekends or at nite, only once a week per subject OR total study online. the main communication with the lecturers would be via email or messaging, hence... at most part, u're required to study n understand everything on your own.

traditional studying (university) usually allows the students to take up to 5-6 subjects for a long semester n 2-3 subjects for a short semester. the classes are usually 2 hours long, twice a week for each subject (depending on the credit hours). lecturers are usually available for consultations anytime on a daily basis n questions could be asked at any point of time.

each have its disadvantages n advantages of its own though. distance learning doesn't stop or put a halt into ur income and its extremely flexible. u can study at ur pace and take the subjects at ur own pace. if u're unable to sit for the examination in m'sia, like OUM allows u to sit for the exam in the country of ur residence at the m'sia embassy at the required time (i inquired earlier). u're usually given up to bout 8 years to complete the programme, which enables u to take subjects according to ur peak/low-peak period.

as for traditional learning, the disadvantages would be vice versa compared to distance learning. u're bound to a certain time of examinations, u're required to attend a commit to 80% class attendance, most institutions allows u to repeat once n resit the paper once only, subjects are offered according to ur semester (with minimal chance of differing. sunway hospitality school doensn't allow students to defer or split modules except for special cases).

therefore, think bout it carefully before u decide. for me, i've always been working n studying at the same time since i was a teen, so OUM n WOU is fine. i'm not sure bout u..

that is a question u have to ask urself. are u confident enough to complete this programme n prove to others than a person with open uni certs are better than a conventional degree?

what i believe in is that... u can make it anywhere n be anyone u want to be, as long as u put ur heart n soul for it. there are nothing impossible only when u believe so. hope u get the inside meaning on this...