GOA has allowed me to take a course that didn't fit into my EA schedule. I was also able to be more specific than just a creative writing course--I am taking a course dedicated to poetry, one of my particular interests.
The flexibility of completing work at a self-determined pace is more efficient and my preference. We are given the tools we need to complete the week's work on Sunday night, allowing me to schedule my work times in such a way that I can get work done, meet deadlines, and get good grades.