I swore up & down that I would never return to school if it meant quitting my job. Unfortunately engineering schools require full-time attendance, while at other schools you can get an arts or general science degree by correspondance.

So now I am confronted by an opportunity to fill in my academic background with a diploma as either an "Electromechanical" or "Electrical" technician. It's not a university degee but maybe it is a program I can complete, while still looking after my financial future?

My questions are:

1. Has anyone here ever attempted or completed a "distance education" program?

2. Did it improve your life?

3. What sorts of things should I be aware (or wary) of?

4. Does anyone know of an accredited university that offers a complete engineering degree program by correspondance?