Well bless UVU's heart but they don't have many online degrees for a little old housewife that lives on the other side of the country. I have been dragging out my school career with them for a few years now. Living in Georgia and now Florida, I knew this day would come (woah that sounds dramatic). The day where the only classes left to finish my degree are all ones taught at the actual university in person.
After months of weighing the options, FGCU (a university close to me) or more online work through BYU-I, I decided on BYU-I. This way, amid any interruptions that may come, I am able to completely finish my degree online wherever I may be.
Downside: since I am not transferring from a church university, I have to do two semesters of a program called "Pathway." It's where you take a few classes along with a religion course (Supposedly for those cute mama's that have been away from school for years and they are easing their way back into things--hopefully that means I can just easy-breezy-beautiful my way right through this and start finishing my degree in no time).
One more downside: you have a required class every Thursday with the other Pathway students.
"Downside? That's sweet! You get to meet other people that are doing the same thing as you!"
That's what I usually hear, until I tell them where the meeting is.
...in Tampa..
..that's 2 hrs north of me for those who don't know..
"Woof!"
..is usually the line of dialogue I hear after I tell them.
But like I said, I weighed the options for quite some time and it's the best fit for me right now. I'll push through this pathway in no time! I'm excited to get started in a few weeks and be productive again. Although lets get real, working on your tan everyday is a pretty productive summer in Florida :)
Fitting title! lol. I'm so happy for you. That was a huge decision but I'm glad you were able to figure things out. You will feel so accomplished when it's all over, it will be worth it! Can't wait to hear about your studies!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! School is so important. It'll be well worth it:)
ReplyDeleteSam's mom just finished the Pathways program! It's great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it all! It sounds like it will be great!
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