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My parents are claiming my online degree from LSU "doesn't count"
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:02 pm
My parents are convinced my online MBA classes from LSU "doesn’t count" because I’m not physically attending classes on campus. Never mind that I’m paying full tuition, have a physical Tiger Card, access to all the same resources, and am officially enrolled as an LSU student.
The online program even helped me land an internship in NYC—something I probably wouldn’t have gotten otherwise without it. Still, they act like it’s not a “real degree” just because I’m not walking to class.
It’s frustrating, especially when I’m putting in the work and getting results.
What do you guys think?
The online program even helped me land an internship in NYC—something I probably wouldn’t have gotten otherwise without it. Still, they act like it’s not a “real degree” just because I’m not walking to class.
It’s frustrating, especially when I’m putting in the work and getting results.
What do you guys think?
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Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:03 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Absolutely a real degree, there are just some things you won't be able to do/have access to as an online student.
EDIT: Also, welcome to Tiger Droppings. I'm sure all of the responses you get on this site will be levelheaded and rational.
EDIT: Also, welcome to Tiger Droppings. I'm sure all of the responses you get on this site will be levelheaded and rational.
This post was edited on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:03 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Dont you have an advisor on campus to help you answer these questions? 
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:03 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
That degree won’t say “online” on it baw!
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Go get a job and show them the paychecks you’re getting with your fake degree.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Tell your parents to shut the hell up
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
your parents are old and dumb and dont understand the difference in a remote degree from a place like LSU vs a for profit school like university of phoenix.
TLDR: Your parents are dumb, get rid of them
TLDR: Your parents are dumb, get rid of them
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Do you have to change your handle?
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
You're parents are mostly right. The real truth is that no degrees count.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
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My parents are convinced my online MBA classes from LSU "doesn’t count"
Show them the diploma is the same as every other one when you graduate?
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:05 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Cue the “ it’s still real to me damnit !”
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:05 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:06 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
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MBA
Maybe you should try getting a real degree.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:06 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
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LSU Tiger Grad 2002
You've been waiting a long time to post this huh.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:06 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
If they’re not paying for it, why do they care?
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:08 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
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Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:08 pm to Gaston
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Maybe you should try getting a real degree.
What does that mean?
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:09 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
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What do you guys think?
That you should put them in the crappy, budget nursing home when the time comes. Tell them you could've afforded a nicer retirement community for them if only you had a real degree instead of an online one.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:09 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
As a supplement to a real degree it’s valuable, but trying to say you got the same growth experiences and networking opportunities as someone attending classes and living on campus is asinine.
That’s like saying someone working from home and switching jobs every 1-2 years knows the companies culture, how to work with others, manage teams, and is promotable after a certain point.
They’re not the same.
That’s like saying someone working from home and switching jobs every 1-2 years knows the companies culture, how to work with others, manage teams, and is promotable after a certain point.
They’re not the same.
Posted on 4/21/25 at 3:09 pm to LSU Tiger Grad 2002
Pics or it didn’t happen
GFY
STTDB
I gave your mom my online degree last night. Ask her how real it is.
Your daddy shoulda pulled out
For real though, it’s a real degree. It holds the same weight as an on campus degree. You learn the same information. Your parents just aren’t accustomed to the idea of distance learning. That may never change. All that matters is that you know it’s real and you’re using it to further your career.
Oh yeah. EABOD
GFY
STTDB
I gave your mom my online degree last night. Ask her how real it is.
Your daddy shoulda pulled out
For real though, it’s a real degree. It holds the same weight as an on campus degree. You learn the same information. Your parents just aren’t accustomed to the idea of distance learning. That may never change. All that matters is that you know it’s real and you’re using it to further your career.
Oh yeah. EABOD
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