Nicholas Fonseca
Bachelor of Science in Business – Marketing (BSB/M)
Managing Analyst, CAA
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
With University of Phoenix Online learning is a two second commute.
A professional designation and 20 years of work experience in management and operation were no substitute for a college degree. Just ask Nicholas Fonseca of Edmonton, Canada, who was able to use his enrollment with University of Phoenix Online to impress potential employers and secure a better job and he is only half way through the program.
How would you describe the online learning experience?
My University of Phoenix Online experience has been extremely rewarding. I am able to apply concepts learned from my UOP courses immediately in my work environment by undertaking and managing projects and leading others. Listing my enrollment with The University of Phoenix Online on my resume has impressed prospective employers and opened new windows of opportunity for me.
What would you tell someone considering University of Phoenix Online today?
University of Phoenix Online is like no other university or college I have attended. I can attend class anywhere in the world. It has exceeded my expectations and continues to do so. I am positive that it will exceed the expectations of countless others through its innovative use of technology and equally innovative learning model.
It provides a caliber and flexibility of learning unparalleled by any other institution of higher learning. The University faculty and staff listens to the needs of a student and provides for their learning needs
Why pursue a degree at this stage in your life?
Although I hold a professional designation and have taken college courses, I realized the time was right for me to continue my education. Organizations need an educated workforce and leaders with a college degree to contribute at a higher level; I needed to complete my college education.
What attracted you to University of Phoenix Online?
For me, it was all in the delivery! I don't have worry about commuting. Traffic volume, finding parking and getting home late are no longer a concern. With The University of Phoenix Online learning is a two second commute.
After my first class, I quickly realized the University of Phoenix Online modality would offer me the opportunity to attend class and complete an entire degree program at my convenience which other local on-ground or directed-study universities could not. I can complete a course in 5 weeks and move on to the next knowing that I am getting closer to achieving my goal of degree completion.
How has the experience and, of course, the degree impacted your professional and personal life?
Shortly after completing my first University of Phoenix Online course, several new opportunities became available to me. During interviews I was confidently able to state that I was attending University of Phoenix Online with the goal of completing my degree. This impressed the interview panel which later offered me a position.
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