{"id":1546,"date":"2022-02-02T17:06:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinembacoach.com\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2022-02-02T17:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:06:40","slug":"introverts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinembacoach.com\/mba-success\/introverts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Introverts can be Successful in Online MBA Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The challenges and opportunities faced when earning an Online MBA<\/a> are a little different than when working towards your degree in a traditional setting. A few of the common disadvantages of on-campus programs include commuting to class, often higher tuition costs, and longer time commitments compared to online formats. When you are an introvert, you may face even more challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introvert Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You might not have considered how your personality affects your success, but studies show that introverts<\/a> make up 25-40% of the population.\u00a0Introverted students<\/a> tend to be more in tune with their inner world and ideas rather than the external, physical world. This means that you might prefer solo time or small settings of maybe two other people instead of a loud gathering with a lot of people. Being introverted does not mean shy or quiet. In fact, being introverted means that you process and experience the world and use and replenish your energy differently than extroverts. Being introverted is not a disorder, and contrary to popular belief, it does not mean that you dislike people.\u00a0It is simply a personality type<\/a> that exists on a spectrum. Regardless of your personality type, you can learn how to succeed in an Online MBA program as an introvert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To succeed in a program, it will help to be aware of the pros and cons of your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy and Interaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are over 600 Online MBA programs in the U.S. Before you select a program<\/a>, go through the details of how the classes are taught in regards to if classes are live and require participation or are held in an asynchronous format. There is likely a mix of both styles. However, being mentally prepared for what and how you will be expected to participate in the program will help you select which is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time management is important, but especially when you are an introvert and have to engage in dialog with others. It might help you to think in terms of energy management instead. While extroverts are fueled by social interaction, introverts are drained by it. Even online interactions can be draining. You will want to avoid burnout by managing your energy well and planning where it is spent. Research as much as you can beforehand to find how the classes and coursework will be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Obviously, when you are an online student, you don’t have to go into a classroom full of classmates and a professor. You won’t have to stand up and introduce yourself. But that does not mean that you won’t have any interaction<\/a> during your program. You might be assigned group projects that will require you to collaborate with your classmates or be expected to interact and participate in live classes. In most, if not all, online formats, you will participate in the chat, forums, or emails rather than turning on the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being an introvert in a face-to-face setting, you tend to fade into the background. Virtual learning makes it easier to fly under the radar and not be seen in an upfront way. It takes a lot of the pressure off when you can hide with the click of ‘Turn off video’ and stay behind the scenes. If most of your interactions are in chat form, you might even find yourself interacting more than you would in an in-personal format, because you have the time and space to engage when and how you feel comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may be researching for your Online MBA<\/a> or already enrolled in a program, make an effort to be intentional. Your time and energy must be prioritized to achieve your degree. It would be best to spend some time with your planner and look at your week ahead to see what social obligations you have coming up so that you can plan around Live class sessions or Zoom calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Manage Your Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n