Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by Marjorie on 2/13/07
I am getting tired of this school as well. I think it's time for a classaction lawsuit again UOP.
On 7/14/06, Derek wrote: > I'm just about to graduate from University of Phoenix with my BSIT > (just the capstone class left), and I'm trying to decide what to > do about pursuing a master's degree. UoP currently only offers it > online, and I don't know what to think about the validity or value > of an online degree in comparison to classroom based education. > That's how I sumbled onto this thread during a Google search. > > I think that Mike is right about getting out of it what you put > into it. I also think that basic interest has a lot to do with > it. I love technology and I really enjoyed the programming > classes, especially Java 1 & 2, and Web Programming 1 & 2. > However, those classes were also taught by (in my opinion) the > best instructors at that campus, which shows that instructor > quality has a lot to do with maintaining the students' interest. > Most of the instructors have "real" jobs and are teaching for > various personal or monetary reasons on the side. They, > therefore, bring their real-world experience to class with them, > and that's something you won't get at a typical career-instructor > school. > > It also takes student commitment. Without that, it doesn't matter > what school you attend -- you probably won't finish, but you'll > still owe on the loans. My first classes started out with 30+ > students. My last class on EBusiness had just 6 people in it, and > only 5 finished the class. > > Before I started school I wondered why I had to jump through so > many hoops to get my "piece of paper." After going through the > process, I see that the true value of a degree program is to > separate the quitters, slackers, and incompetent people from those > who will actually be successful in life, and I think that's the > real value of a degree to an employer. It's a baseline > reliability and follow-through certification. > > > > 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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