A possibility…
Posted in College, Technology on 02/26/2010 06:50 pm by JadeI think I’m experiencing my quarter-life crisis at the moment. I find myself questioning everything– mainly school and my job, and I just don’t know what I’m doing or what I want to be doing. I know something has to change, but I have no clue what, so I’m just looking at options all over the place, trying to find something that speaks to me, something that feels right. I’ve started looking into online degree programs to see if that’s a route I might like to take. Of course there’s a lot of them to weed through and you really have to dig to find the ones that are genuinely worth it.
I was recently pointed toward Western Governor’s University (WGU) which is a non-profit online university– this means tuition is low, and is a sure sign that it’s about the education and not about getting your money. So far I’m thinking it’s a perfect example of what I’m looking for.
WGU was founded by the governors of 19 U.S. States who sought to make an education available that was cost effective, easily accessible, and competency-based– meaning you’re earning a degree based on skills, knowledge and experience, not how much time you spent sitting in a classroom. This also means you can potentially finish a degree more quickly because you can take assessments as soon as you’re ready– similar to CLEP which is taking a test to earn credit for a course when you already know the material. And WGU is nationally, regionally, and NCATE accredited– the only exclusively online university that can make that claim.
Tuition is a flat rate per 6-month term, at rates easily comparable to the school I’m already attending, and much lower than most. And WGU is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal financial aid– which means Pell Grants, loans scholarships are available.
WGU believes in fitting an education into your life, not the other way around, so not only do you have the flexibility any online course would offer, but WGU 6-month terms can be started any month you choose.
I’m seriously looking at their College of Information Technology, but again, I’ve got to figure out what it is I, realistically, want to do….


difference that I could be more than okay with it. It’s a gorgeous monitor but it’s the price tag that has me drooling over it. It’s $107!!!! I haven’t even been able to find a decent monitor for under $200! I’m kicking myself a little for my Victoria’s Secret purchase now because if I hadn’t done that, I’d very seriously consider canceling the part I ordered and just buy this monitor. I’m still not so sure I won’t cancel the part and the undies order and buy this instead…. I’m gonna have Ryan look at it when he gets home and see what he thinks.



