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** Alice is an IllGirl, and more-or-less homebound.

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** Alice is an IllGirl, DelicateAndSickly, and more-or-less homebound.
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* '''Basic Trope''': A class or major one does not have to be physically present to take or participate in.

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* '''Basic Trope''': A class or major one does not have to be physically present to take or participate in.



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Click [[CorrespondenceCourse HERE]] to get your instant degree in Tropology.
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** Alice is ''supposed'' to be studying online, but she's watching a YouTube video.

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** Alice is ''supposed'' to be studying online, but she's watching a YouTube Website/YouTube video.
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** Alice reads a HowTo book or watches a HowTo video, or learns from an open courseware module (such as the one offered by MIT.)

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** Alice reads a HowTo How To book or watches a HowTo How To video, or learns from an open courseware module (such as the one offered by MIT.)

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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice has done ''all'' of her education [[HomeschooledKids from home]], from kindergarten right up to her Ph.D.

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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
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Alice has done ''all'' of her education [[HomeschooledKids from home]], from kindergarten right up to her Ph.D.



* '''Downplayed''': Alice takes a "hybrid course" from TSU: some of the classwork is done online, and some of it is done in a physical classroom.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Alice takes a "hybrid course" from TSU: some of the classwork is done online, and some of it is done in a physical classroom.



* '''Justified''': Alice is a working adult with a busy schedule; she doesn't have the time to take classes at a brick-and-mortar school. Taking classes online allows her more flexibility.

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Alice is a working adult with a busy schedule; she doesn't have the time to take classes at a brick-and-mortar school. Taking classes online allows her more flexibility.



* '''Subverted''': Alice is ''teaching'' a class at TSU or TCC.

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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
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Alice is ''teaching'' a class at TSU or TCC.



* '''Double Subverted''': The class is online.

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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
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The class is online.



* '''Parodied''': Literally all Alice has to do is print her degree off the Internet.

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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
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Literally all Alice has to do is print her degree off the Internet.
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** Alice is a {{Hikikomori}} or similar.

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** Alice lives in a place where the weather is unpredictable, or where blizzards/sandstorms/hurricanes/etc. frequently shut down roads or make travel difficult or unsafe.
** Alice lives in a very rural or remote area.
** TSU's tuition rates for the online classes are much lower than those for regular classes, which better fits Alice's financial situation.



** Alice lives in a place where the weather is unpredictable, or where blizzards/sandstorms/hurricanes/etc. frequently shut down roads or make travel difficult or unsafe.
** Alice lives in a very rural or remote area.
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** Alice lives in a place where the weather is unpredictable, or where blizzards/sandstorms/hurricanes/etc. frequently shut down roads or make travel difficult or unsafe.
** Alice lives in a very rural or remote area.

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** Alice reads a HowTo book or watches a HowTo video, or learns from an open courseware module (such as the one offered by MIT.)



** Alice is ''supposed'' to be studying online, but she's watching a YouTube video.



** It's for her class.



** Alice is getting a DegreeInUseless or a WorthlessForeignDegree.

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** Alice is getting a DegreeInUseless ADegreeInUseless or a WorthlessForeignDegree.WorthlessForeignDegree.
** Getting the degree works like an InstantHomeDelivery from AcmeProducts.



* '''Averted''': Alice doesn't go BackToSchool.
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* '''Averted''': Alice doesn't go BackToSchool. Or, if she does, she's on an actual campus at an actual brick-and-mortar school.
Enforced: *'''Enforced''': ???
Lampshaded: *'''Lampshaded''': "I'm taking classes online."
*'''Invoked''': Alice wants to go BackToSchool, but between work, and the kids and pets, and her marriage to [[LazyHusband Bob]], and all those other demands on her time, she's not sure how she'll be able to fit school into her schedule.
*'''Exploited''': The school is a diploma mill, selling fake, useless diplomas to make a profit.
*'''Defied''': Alice figures out a way to take classes at the local community college.
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*'''Basic Trope''': A class or major one does not have to be physically present to take or participate in.
*'''Straight''': Alice decides it's finally time to go BackToSchool and get her bachelor's degree. She takes classes online through Trope State University.
*'''Exaggerated''': Alice has done ''all'' of her education [[HomeschooledKids from home]], from kindergarten right up to her Ph.D.
** Alice submits her coursework by fax or by snail-mail, in the age of emails, Google Docs, message boards, and PDF files.
*'''Downplayed''': Alice takes a "hybrid course" from TSU: some of the classwork is done online, and some of it is done in a physical classroom.
*'''Justified''': Alice is a working adult with a busy schedule; she doesn't have the time to take classes at a brick-and-mortar school. Taking classes online allows her more flexibility.
** Alice works odd hours, or works multiple jobs.
** Alice is a single mom, and doesn't have access to reliable childcare in the evenings. Taking classes online lets her do her schoolwork at home and not have to worry about finding a babysitter.
** Alice is an IllGirl, and more-or-less homebound.
** Alice is trying to get ahead with credits (or needs to repeat a class she failed) over summer break.
*'''Inverted''': Alice actually goes to Trope State University or Troperville Community College and takes classes there.
*'''Subverted''': Alice is ''teaching'' a class at TSU or TCC.
** Alice is seen going to a lab session.
** Alice is taking the GED exam.
*'''Double Subverted''': The class is online.
** Only the lab work is done at the school. The book work is all online.
** She can take the exam (and a [[CramSchool GED prep course]]) online.
*'''Parodied''': Literally all Alice has to do is print her degree off the Internet.
** Alice is getting a DegreeInUseless or a WorthlessForeignDegree.
*'''Zig Zagged''': Alice holds several degrees and certificates, some that she got by distance learning, some that she got at a brick-and-mortar school, and some from hybrid programs.
*'''Averted''': Alice doesn't go BackToSchool.
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