I am learning how to work with many types of people through the internet, which I am sure will be something I can use for the rest of my life.
I am also learning how to do thorough online research. I took this for granted until I started a job where many people did not know all the best ways to make search engines and online libraries work for them.
Most obviously, I am gaining valuable knowledge to help me toward my career goals of becoming a published author and trauma therapist.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Most of my time so far has been very enjoyable because I never feel like I have been given an assignment that seems like busy work. Because most assignments require research and reading the textbooks, I always learn more than I was originally trying to look for.
Most of the Team Learning experiences have taught me how to work with all kinds of personalities. Some of the experiences were quite penitential but often times the tough groups were the ones I learned the most from.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It is expensive. The advantage of University of Phoenix online is that you can work full-time and do other things that you could not do if you were going to a brick and mortar college.
I think that the classes should be less expensive because teachers and students are using there own space and utilities that brick and mortar colleges would normally have to pay for.
The cost is probably my least favorite thing about the school, especially since even thought it is accredited some people still do not see online schools as equal to brick and mortar.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be prepared to write a paper almost every week.
Be prepared to work on a team at least every other week of a class. They seem more difficult at first but become easier as everyone gets the rhythm of how the team thing works.
Keep regular contact with your academic advisor and finance advisor. Some of them are a bit careless so if you do not hear from them in 48-72 hours call and ask if they are on vacation, if they have not ask to speak to their supervisor and request a new advisor. The advisors seem to be hit or miss.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you do not like taking tests but do enjoy writing papers, UoPX online is the way to go.
If you prefer communicating through emails, online forums, and texts, this is an ideal university.
The most important quality for a student who is think about UoPX online is that you maintain good discipline. This is important for all students but when you are not showing up to an actual classroom everyday you must have good time management.
I am learning how to work with many types of people through the internet, which I am sure will be something I can use for the rest of my life. I am also learning how to do thorough online research. I took this for granted until I started a job where many people did not know all the best ways to make search engines and online libraries work for them. Most obviously, I am gaining valuable knowledge to help me toward my career goals of becoming a published author and trauma therapist.
Most of my time so far has been very enjoyable because I never feel like I have been given an assignment that seems like busy work. Because most assignments require research and reading the textbooks, I always learn more than I was originally trying to look for. Most of the Team Learning experiences have taught me how to work with all kinds of personalities. Some of the experiences were quite penitential but often times the tough groups were the ones I learned the most from.
It is expensive. The advantage of University of Phoenix online is that you can work full-time and do other things that you could not do if you were going to a brick and mortar college. I think that the classes should be less expensive because teachers and students are using there own space and utilities that brick and mortar colleges would normally have to pay for. The cost is probably my least favorite thing about the school, especially since even thought it is accredited some people still do not see online schools as equal to brick and mortar.
Be prepared to write a paper almost every week. Be prepared to work on a team at least every other week of a class. They seem more difficult at first but become easier as everyone gets the rhythm of how the team thing works. Keep regular contact with your academic advisor and finance advisor. Some of them are a bit careless so if you do not hear from them in 48-72 hours call and ask if they are on vacation, if they have not ask to speak to their supervisor and request a new advisor. The advisors seem to be hit or miss.
If you do not like taking tests but do enjoy writing papers, UoPX online is the way to go. If you prefer communicating through emails, online forums, and texts, this is an ideal university. The most important quality for a student who is think about UoPX online is that you maintain good discipline. This is important for all students but when you are not showing up to an actual classroom everyday you must have good time management.