"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal." -Vince Lombardi -
I attended school through both clicks and bricks. I have sat in classrooms and listened to lectures as well as had to meet participation requirements in online forums while working and living. I was one of the initial users of the Army’s eArmyU program and used it as much as I could in addition to as much tuition assistance as I could muster and get approved I currently hold several degrees, including two Masters. I have attained ABD status (all but dissertation) but did not finish due to extenuating circumstances. My research has primarily been within the context of team development and hospitality, specifically restaurants. My first MBA focused on Human Resource Management.
Like you, I have been a student while working professionally or while serving in the military. I have experienced some of the situations you will find yourselves in regard to the obstacles and time constraints that always seem to find a way to hinder us. The one thing that gets me through it and I am no expert, believe me, is time management which sometimes means prioritizing and sacrificing.