- I need the piece of paper!
- It lets me do my own work at my own speed (which means I don't have to waste a lot of time.
- It is competency based--that is, I don't have to study anything that I can demonstrate I already know.
- Being competency based also means that I will have the opportunity to add to my knowledge in my chosen field, without a lot of unnecessary repetition of things I have learned already through 30 years of experience
- It is a non-profit program, with much more reasonable tuition and fees.
- Like a buffet, it is "all you can" for one price, paid each six months. The harder I work, the less my education ends up costing me.
- It is completely online, (except student teaching), so it can be done anywhere anytime. This fits my crazy night owl schedule, not to mention it allows me to work in those wee hours where I can get a lot done without interruption.
- It is online! I love working on the computer.
- You are assigned a mentor to help guide you through, as needed.
- Although their enrollment folks follow up on your interest, they are helpful rather than pushy.
- The degree I earn will help open doors to departments of education in various third world countries, where I do training workshops for teachers of the deaf.
- It is regionally accredited.
- It is not a diploma mill, and the diplomas issued are respected.
I had no idea such a University existed. In fact, it bypasses practically all the rants that I have given about colleges. I am quite excited. How is it possible?!
Now, I graduated from HS in 1972. That makes me OLD! So I cannot afford to waste a lot of time. I am actually looking forward to going to this college.
I have the same problem now as I did years ago: I don't have the funds for college, and I have no intention of going into debt.
I am praying for about $30 or $40,000 to drop out of the sky to allow me to finish my education. Can God do it? Yes he can!
