Prospective online students are sometimes concerned that they won't be able to get to know the other students in their classes, but this is not the case. You will be in almost constant contact with your cohort, as you post and respond on discussion boards, and participate in group work. Some students say they actually interact more online than they would have in a traditional classroom setting. Students can take their time responding to the discussion boards, so the anxiety of an instant, in-class response is no longer an issue. And because the discussions take place 24/7 instead of just a few hours a week, you may find yourself communicating with your fellow students almost daily.