Re: University of Phoenix

I am a current student at UOP about to complete my IT degree. I
see nothing wrong with the education given by UOP. You will find
many out there who do not accept a concept just because they do not
understand it (they have never used it) or those who just want a
free ride. This later pertains to many of the students who are
unable to work on their own to get tasks completed. You see, in
order to successful complete a degree program with UOP, one must be
mature enough to work on his/her own, which may include conducting
heavy research to get assignment completed to standard. Most
students are unable to deal with that, as they would prefer to have
an instructor available in a traditionally class room to
immediately answer all questions. I really do not blame those who
cannot deal with the online concept. It is not for everyone, and I
hope they find other means that will suit their education needs.

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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