06 September 2018

Debunking myths about online education. | Your September Newsletter

Dispelling Myths about Online Education
Dispelling Myths about Online Education

While online courses, degree programs, and universities are becoming more and more mainstream (with many traditional universities offering online options), there are still enduring myths about earning a degree 100% online. From accreditation and faculty attention to financial aid and feeling supported, these blog posts debunk many common misconceptions about online degrees.

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Never Give Up: From Dropout to Two Degrees
Never Give Up: From Dropout to Two Degrees

When Rashaan Green was in grade school, he had a teacher who told him that he was "not going to amount to anything." By ninth grade, he decided to drop out. A few years later, working as a dishwasher, going nowhere in terms of his career, he decided he had to do something to change his circumstances. See how WGU helped Rashaan compete with Ivy-league candidates for a job opportunity with the NSA.

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10 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension

Have you had that moment when you're reading an important document, get to the end of the page, and realize you have no idea what you just read? Well, it doesn't have to be like that. Here are 10 tips on improving reading comprehension so you won't have to waste time re-reading material you need to learn. 

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Can You Really Graduate without Debt?
Can You Really Graduate without Debt?

Student loan debt continues to skyrocket, and most Americans spend decades paying off their college degrees. With debt as the new normal, is it even possible to graduate without adding to yours? At WGU, we believe the answer to that question is YES! Between low tuition, scholarships, and financial aid options, you really can earn a degree with little or no new student debt. See how one WGU grad did just that!

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