The biggest advantages of distance learning are a) it's cheaper, and b) you can fit it around other commitments, e.g. work. If you can afford the time and the money for the full-time course, that's what I'd recommend. However, there are always a few strange
individuals who prefer working alone to having the support of a whole class of students and instructors every day, and if you're one of them you may prefer the distance learning.
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