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What Students are Saying

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Even though I only see them a handful of times a year, I consider my fellow students some of my dearest friends. You’re never alone. I don’t want to trivialize this degree and compare the program to summer camp, but that’s the mentality behind our relationships. I know I’ll have this loving network for the rest of my life.
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Sarra Sedghi, Assistant editor, MyRecipes
MFA, '17
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Everyone that I have talked to in our field is always impressed to know that I went to UGA. The LDT program at UGA has a tremendous reputation in the industry and the studio experience and faculty are a huge part of that. The reason I am in my job now is a direct result of my time in the program.
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Seth Hathcock, Senior Curriculum Developer, Pardot
M.Ed., Learning Design and Technology, IDD, '13
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The Graduate Certification in Dyslexia program has given me the opportunity to learn from experts in the field of reading and language development on my own time.
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Tiffany Smith, Elementary School Teacher
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate '19
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[My] BBA Online experience has proven that technology has the potential to promote engagement and build community in remarkable ways.
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Inge Lindholm, MS Candidate in Integrated Design, Business, and Technology
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '09
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The professors provided enough time to get the assignments completed and I was able to schedule out my weeks ahead of time in order to get it all done!
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Rebecca Wilton, CFP, Rosenberg Financial Group
Master Financial Planning, '19
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I’m a little bit of an education snob, and I didn’t want to just go to any school that offered online classes. I wanted it to be reputable. I wanted to be able to say "My Master’s is from the University of Georgia".
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Josie Calamari, Dyslexia Awareness Teacher
Master of Education in Reading Education
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The flexibility of being able to get my degree from my home was awesome. If I was traveling for work, I could complete the classes from my hotel room without missing valuable information.
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Bethany Marcinik, Former Quality Systems Manager of the Protein Division at Golden State Foods
Master of Food Technology, '13
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The online BBA program has been such a great opportunity for me. It has allowed me to live my life all while working towards my degree.
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Ashley Robertson, Infusion Assistant for Georgia Cancer Specialists
Online Bachelor in Business Administration
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I've never felt so comfortable to be authentically me. My close friends and family realize how beneficial this program is because I have nothing negative to say about it. We are so much more than a writing program. We are literary innovators.
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Rebecca Jackson-Artis, Actor, Writer, Comedian
MFA, '18
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Online, you get into really good discussions that allow you to explore issues that you might never explore in a classroom setting.
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Demetrice Bryant, Director, Training & Communications, Emory University
M.Ed., Adult Ed., '14
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Having the flexibility to be available for my family and get a degree from UGA was too good to not go for it.
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Julie Rigdon, Visual Impairment Teacher, Wayne County Georgia
BS Special Education, '19
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You’re never too old to dream a new dream or set a new goal. It’s a new chapter that I am just beginning to write, and I’ve been well-equipped – Thank you UGA, College of Education, and Department of Literacy and Language Education!
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Vicki Hale, English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State
TESOL'18
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The MFT program at UGA is perfect for anyone in the food industry that wants to accelerate their career. As an alumni, I can personally speak to the great opportunities it also provides for those already in the food industry but want to explore a new career path.
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Meredith Hill, QA Technician, Maplehurst Bakeries
Master of Food Technology, '12
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My program felt like a family, and I’m very grateful for that. It was a really great experience!
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Claire Simless, Grant Writer at Latin America Youth Center
M.Ed. TESOL,'18
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I was apprehensive about online classes going into the program. I always thought that I was a better learner "in person" and was concerned that I wouldn't gain as much in an online setting. I was totally wrong.
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Abigail Letts, The GLOBE Academy, Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
M.Ed., Reading Education, '20
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By returning to school [I] could finish what [I] started, broaden [my] career opportunities, and achieve the work-life balance [I] so desperately craved. [I] was thrilled when [I] discovered that [I} could do all three through UGA’s BBA online degree completion program.
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Dusty McHenry, Clayton County Fire Sergeant
Online Bachelor in Business Administration
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[My] time in the Online BBA has given [me] the confidence to succeed in the workplace
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Hamilton Vickers, President at NGS Quality, LLC Project and Operations Manager at North Georgia Staffing
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '19
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The program helps students stay up to date with the latest thoughts, trends, and methods relevant to the modern business person. For someone like myself, these are crucial to running your own business and running it successfully.
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Mark Stiles, Entrepreneur
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '18
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The UGA MFA screenwriting program brings new vision to my life and career purpose.
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Tina A. Brown, Independent Journalist, Author, Lecturer
MFA, '18
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Most of the professors work in the industry and have current experience in the industry. They always have real world experience to share.
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Charnell Thomas, Pharmaceutical RA, Kimberly-Clark
Master of Pharmacy, Biopharma RA
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They [online professors] have always been quick to respond to email and text messages. They have supported, encouraged, and challenged me through each of the classes that I have taken.
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Brittany Colquitt, Middle School Teacher
M.Ed., Middle Grades Education,'18
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The course work from the program catapulted my recovery and I am at a place my doctors never thought I would be able to achieve. This program returned me to the life I had. I never thought I would be here. Dr. Carlson changed my life in a way she probably never even could consider was possible.
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Tom Schorn, Wealth Advisor & Partner at Fiduciary Planning, LLC
MFP, '20
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I can confidently utilize this wide-ranging skillset in almost every business setting imaginable.
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Kathryn Murray, Sales Department at Calvin Klein in New York City
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '17
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The Master of Avian Health and Medicine program provides all the necessary information I need to develop my skills as a poultry veterinarian. The clinicians and faculty that are involved with this program are renowned for their work and achievements in the industry
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Grace Mountainspring, production veterinarian at Foster Farms in California
Master Avian Health and Medicine,'19
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Choosing an online program allowed me to both have a family and get real-life work experience while obtaining a degree in my field. ... I could not think of a better place I could have completed my undergraduate education.
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Danielle Smith, Teacher
Online B.S. Ed. in Special Education, '17
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The most enjoyable part for me is connecting with classmates from all over Georgia and the country.
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Ben Hall, Assistant Director, University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
M.Ed., Learning Design and Technology, IDD
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My mentors in the [MFA] program, as well as my peers, nurtured my creativity as I spent many hours reporting and wrestling with the story. As I celebrate the release of this work, I remain grateful for all the support I found at UGA!
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Emma Lacey-Bordeaux, Producer, CNN, “The Feminist on Cellblock Y”
MFA, '17
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As a parent and working writer, the Low-Residency program allowed me to live a full life in addition to completing the MFA requirements.
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André Gallant, Part-time Instructor, Grady College of Journalism
MFA, '17
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Even though I only see them a handful of times a year, I consider my fellow students some of my dearest friends. You’re never alone. I don’t want to trivialize this degree and compare the program to summer camp, but that’s the mentality behind our relationships. I know I’ll have this loving network for the rest of my life.
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Sarra Sedghi, Freelancer
MFA, '17
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Traveling was an issue so I had to plan for online course offerings. I did some research into several programs for what they had available for grad students. Throughout my search, I kept coming back to the MIT (now MBT) program [at] UGA.
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Phillip Manville, Central Georgia Technical College, Web Developer
Master of Business Technology, '17
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When choosing a Masters program I wanted something to expand on my middle school background. I learned so much more than I ever thought I would being in an online program. You definitely get out of it what you put into it.
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Kali Koppen, Science Teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools
Online M.Ed. Reading Education,'17
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[I]Iwanted a degree that would prepare [me] for management success, come from a reputable university, and accommodate [my] busy adult life. Thus, [I} chose the UGA Bachelor of Business Administration online degree-completion program.
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Sean McGirr, Mercedes-Benz USA, Supply Chain Industry
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '20
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I appreciate the two consecutive eight-week classes per semester. It allows me to focus all my energy on one course at a time instead of several.
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Tyler Nowicki, Camp Experience Specialist at WinShape Foundation
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '16
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The biggest challenge to overcome during this program has been balancing and juggling multiple classes with extensive assignments all while trying to be a wife and a mother to four small children. It was hard, and at times it felt unbearable. But nearing the end of this program, I can say it’s all been 100% worth it!
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Marlene Kapish, Future Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, '18
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I tell people that are interested in this program that it is a diverse program with very knowledgeable and experienced professors. The tools UGA provides for the online courses are easy to use, but the UGA staff is always available to help if there are questions.
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Cassie Alexander, Global Regulatory CMC Scientist at UCB
MS International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences '19
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I wanted to get into gifted and creative education, and given my circumstances, I did a lot of research and it took me about four months…it had to be a good program from a good school and it had to be completely online. Fortunately, UGA offered all that.
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Sylvia Okada Yamada
Online M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education
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The professors in the [Food Technology] program were highly knowledgeable with impressive credentials and they were very accessible.
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Paul Rockwell, Corporate Chef, Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc.
Master of Food Technology, '11
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I have never seen a program that seemed to be customized to suit the needs and development of the students like the program here. I do not doubt that I will be a well-rounded social worker because of the MSW Program here. Selecting this program, at UGA, was the best decision I could have made.
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Marquetta Thomas, Current Student
Master of Social Work
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I always wanted to get a masters but went straight to work after college. Once I saw the financial planning program ... everything just kind of fell into place.
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Joseph Paoletti, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Master of Financial Planning,'16
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Terry College of Business played a huge part in my decision to earn my Masters in The Master of Business and Technology program. It is known for its excellent faculty and top ranked programs. I knew that getting a degree from a well accredited business school would catch eyes on my resume and help to take me where I want to be in my career.
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Ashley Reese, Lead Software Developer, State Farm Insurance Company
MBT, '18
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Once I heard about the Online BBA Program, it gave me hope that I could finish my degree. The flexibility of the program and the self-discipline [I] learned as a college athlete helps [me] juggle [my] priorities and work toward [my] goals.
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Rennie Curran, Former Professional Athlete, Personal Development Coach
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '17
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My favorite part of the MAHM program is that it easily fits into my lifestyle. Working as a turkey veterinarian in the commercial poultry industry consumes a large portion of my time. The online MAHM program has allowed me to continue the expansion of my poultry medicine and husbandry knowledge base.
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Molly Parker, Director of Food Safety & Animal Care for Butterball
Master's of Avian Health & Medicine, '18
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I always tell my students to chase their dreams, work hard and never give up. What kind of example would I set for them if I were to give up on myself in the middle of the program? I was motivated because I want to be someone that they can be proud of, and that they can look up to.
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Jenna Thayer, Middle School Choir Teacher
Master of Music Education, '17
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My favorite part [about the degree program] so far has been furthering my knowledge in the area, and I can definitely tell through my job that it has helped me with clients and the different financial questions they have.
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Hattie Hutson, CFP, Mountain State Analytics
Master of Financial Planning, '17
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I chose UGA to achieve my online degree because they offered workforce education, and I wanted to teach high school business classes. There aren’t a lot of schools that offer this program.
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Whitney Van Atta, Business Education Professor
Online Master of Education in Workforce Ed, '17
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The courses I have taken so far have been so helpful to me professionally and personally.
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Susan Moore, Extension Agent
M.S. Community Nutrition student, '20
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I didn’t know what to expect being an online student. As I started my classes and started to post and start this conversation about the topic online, I was amazed at how free I felt to say anything that I wanted to say.
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Meredith Gurley-Johnson, Executive Director of the UGA Alumni Relations
MEd Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development, '16
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Equipped with this education, [I] will be prepared for a position as a hospital unit supervisor where [I] will handle the everyday business processes of the unit, such as overseeing the budget and providing human resource management, as well as providing hands-on clinical care when needed.
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Kayleigh Barnes, Department Secretary at Northside Hospital
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '17
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I wanted to finish my degree, but I didn't want to turn down an amazing job opportunity. Enrolling in the University of Georgia’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program means I can finish school while starting my career at the same time.
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Summer Hanson, Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant
Online Bachelor in Business Administration
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My new knowledge has helped me personally, and I plan to put it to use professionally to help others manage their own financial risk.
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Kyle Ray, Online Student
Online Bachelor in Business Administration
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The MFT program at UGA is an important stepping stone in career advancement in the Food Industry. I highly recommend this program to anyone with a science degree who now find themselves in the food industry and is looking to increase their knowledge for career advancement.
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Erin Surratt, Director of Product Development, CSM Bakery Products
Master of Food Technology, '07
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Personally, I would recommend anyone interested in becoming a better teacher take the classes in the dyslexia certificate. The online delivery makes it incredibly convenient, the coursework is intriguing and interesting, and the faculty does a great job of presenting the most current and relevant research on dyslexia and reading disabilities.
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Haley Faulkner, Learning Specialist, UGA Athletics
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate, '20
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I believe everyone should experience online learning at some point in their career because it does shape learning habits and skill sets in a different way that a traditional learning environment doesn’t. In the area of music education, I learned a lot of skill sets that are going to be part of my career in a meaningful way.
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Jessica Tirado, Music Teacher
Master of Music Education, '17
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I chose to go back to school at UGA to better equip myself to help my fellow veterans.
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Larry Howard, Compliance Specialist and Program Manager
Nonprofit Management and Leadership,'20
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Because much of the coursework and projects emphasized improving local nonprofit strategies, I was able to get a feel for nonprofit management in the real world.
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Emily May, International Coordinator, SOLE HOPE INC
Nonprofit Management & Leadership '18
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the online program allowed [me] to be flexible and attend UGA without being in Athens.
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Mary Pat, Second Grade Teacher at Pace Academy
M.Ed., Reading Education, '19
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“In each case, the mentors challenged me, forced me to ask questions about my writing that I haven’t thought about, and offered a different perspective based on life experience, based on background, based on their own paths as a writer.
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Matt Pearl, Chief of Storytelling and Development at WXIA-TV/Atlanta
MFA, In Narrative Media '19
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I had no peace in leaving my degree unfinished. I realized that the only way I could really advance in a career was by completing my degree.
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Charlyene Botley, Program Operations Coordinator for UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development
Online Bachelor in Business Administration, '19
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I get the flexibility of communication and the rigor UGA is known for. This has exceeded my expectations regarding what I expected to learn in my master’s program.
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Maima Chea, Middle School Teacher & Ph.D. Student
M.Ed. Reading Education, '15

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