University Of Phoenix Oline internet, on campus Internet Phoenix University of online/Axia college
I am current UoP student and recently discover this site and realizing my mistake. I thought this school would be fully accredited and I did not know that the degree I would be working hard for would not be that acceptable in the field I am going to. I have done some research and hardly a hospital or doctor's office will accept me based on where I have obtain my degree.
I was all prepared for the effort and the work yet after during it for a few weeks I have decided to write them a letter of withdrawal and reapply at a local college here in my city knowing that what I do obtain here that my degree will be trustworthy and I would have more fulfillment.
I agree the classes are fun and the work is exciting but how can a person work in segments and blocks with the material and still gather the concepts needed. I know some people got great jobs because of the degree but if they are force to pay 280 million dollars to their shareholders then there is something up with company. Its not a school, its a business to gain profit and disrespect those trying to better the lives of their families or themselves not to be hosed in by " real education" that isn't real if anyone can succeed without getting bachelors then getting the masters first. It simply does not work that way.
Educational system is troubling already with how students learn now in school and I have 2 small children will be joining a system that may or may not work for them and the last thing I want to do is get a sheepskin degree that isn't going to be valuable when I go for that "career".
Any recommendations to get out of the school and still not to have them owe them a darn thing since they have been screwing me on my FAFSA etc and I still haven't heard or seen a dime of my FA since I began my classes.
I for anyone applaude those that have opinions but you know instead of ranting about the "wrong " decision you made correct it and just go for it again. Do not berate yourself, if you choose to go with UOP, more power to you but if you do not want to continue fix it and move on. I want to learn but I want to learn with an environment that meets full national accreditation status and not regional because how does that benefit those from around the globe trying to better their lives.
As I said before, I enjoy it till I remember the guilt trip email they sent me a few years back when I wouldn't join right away and then I look at the class work and how it was segmented. I felt my education was not going to be thorough. I want to be a respected woman when I seek my job placement after earning my AD and with this. I do not feel that what I gather or take from this "COMPANY" will not provide me with my goals.
Anon
indianapolis, Indiana
U.S.A.
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Eric
Mesa,Arizona,
U.S.A.
UOP is Accredited
#2UPDATE Employee
Tue, January 22, 2008
In your report you state that you want a degree that is "fully nationally accredited". I just wanted to advise you that Regional accreditation is higher than national accreditation. Check the Department of Education website if you don't believe me. Likewise, before you began in your degree program, you should have done more research into what the program has to offer and what job you are looking for.
UOP degrees are not for everyone and the degree itself is not going to get you a job. Many individuals fall under making the mistake of believe that a degree in itself is going to get them the job they want, but work and life experience are the most important things employers look at, then the degree. The degree is nothing more than a supplement to what you are already presenting during your job search.
A lot of companies are not going to accept an online degree based soley on the format in which it is given. Business, IT, Nursing and Education fields are huge industries that fall into this category. Most students that come to UOP already have the job the want, or are looking for promotion, and the degree is the supplement to that. Look at companies like Boeing and Xerox, among others, that send their employees to UOP to obtain their degrees and pay 100% tuition. Those are very reputable companies, and if they can accept the degree, then that should tell you something about the quality of the education UOP offers.
Yes, UOP is in a world of hurt with shareholders. Yes, I am a UOP employee, but my bias is towards higher education, not companies that will look at the name on the degree and formulate an opinion without looking at the whole package. Take into account that at UOP you are learning a lot on your own, this is true. If you are successful, shouldn't the employer take into account your discipline, hard-work and determination in obtaining your degree?
UOP is not perfect, nor is it for everyone. If you were mislead by your EC, I am sorry to hear that. I myself always give students the full-scoop before enrolling them. Not every degree from every university fits every need. Unfortunately, with taking classes already, you are not going to get out of paying for anything. I'm sorry, but it's true. My best advice to you would be to drop at the end of your first disbursement period, if you want to drop, so you only owe part of the loan you've taken out, not all of it.