Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by Nick on 11/04/08
11/4/2008
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX IS AN OUTSTANDING INSTITUTION, LEARN AND EARN.
On 6/13/06, Mike wrote:
> You will get out of it what you put into it. I have complaints,
> such as some of the duds in my learning teams, but how is that
> so different from the real world. If anything, I learned how to
> deal with dead-beats in a diplomatic fashion. You will find
> people at EVERY school in the country, around the world for that
> matter, who are not pleased. My business management degree from
> UOP helped me get the job I have now. Most people who won't
> accept a UOP degree don't know anything about it, have
> preconceived notions about an "on-line" degree, or are
> prejudiced against the format because they had to beat it out at
> a brick-n-mortar university. Do the math. Did you see Good Will
> Hunting? Speaking to a elitest Harvard student, the character,
> Will, says "You dropped $150,000 on an education you could have
> gotten with $1.50 in late charges at the public library." This
> is probably not far from the truth.
>
> Ever heard the phrase: "Do your own think!" Don't be swayed by
> public opinion. If it feels right to you, then move forward. Ask
> the nay-sayers to submit proof for the feelings, and you will
> find that they are unsubstantiated.
> On 4/26/06, Frank wrote:
>> On 7/07/05, Florita King wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I was warned about Phoenix by several people. Go to
>>> ripoffreport.com and you'll see a mass of complaints about
>>> the school.
>>>
>>> Good luck!.
>>>
>>> Florita
>>>
>>> On 6/16/05, John wrote:
>>>> I am currentlty attending the University of Phoenix's
>>>> program for IT. I have not been 100&37; satisfied. I have
>>>> been doing some pretty heavy research trying to find some
>>>> alternate opinions on the quality of education, and the
>>>> recognition of degrees provided by other educational
>>>> bodies and employers, by the UoP. Some factors I have in
>>>> my favor, is although I am employed full time, I am still
>>>> in my 20's (for a bit longer :) , I have no family, and no
>>>> children. I feel that I may be selling myself short if I
>>>> continue on my current path. While I really want my
>>>> degree, I want to be proud of the name, and I want to work
>>>> my tail off getting it. Your opinions and advice are
>>>> greatly appreciated!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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