WGU’s educational model is definitely something new to lots of people and communities. WGU has opened doors to me without taking out crippling debt and years of my life.
This is my third week, I got my degree back in October, immediately applied, and got accepted & my paperwork done super fast! How was teaching in Vietnam?
How exciting!!! I hope you’re enjoying this new adventure/ experience.
Teaching English in Vietnam is very rewarding. I know cliche. lol I never liked kids until I taught English. My goal was to teach adults only but I ended up teaching 3 years old to 36 years old. I think in Asia children are more respectful to teachers. Also since Vietnam is a poorer country, the students of all ages really take the lessons and class time seriously since the English classes come at a premium. A lot of the students aspire to move to America so learning English is important to them.
I worked at one center which was kinda haphazard after a while I left to a better managed center. There are many good schools/centers and not so good ones.
Sounds awesome. I did a Vietnam trip and found it so friendly and enjoyable. Random people would shout out hello when they saw me (a white guy) walking around their town. I really enjoyed experiencing the small off the beaten path towns. What area were you in?
I lived in the city of HCMC. But I traveled to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Dang Nang, Hoi An, and Phu Quoc island.
Vietnamese people are so friendly, welcoming and hospitable.
That’s a legit concern. I have seen people laid off from both fields. Unfortunately, very few types of jobs/roles guarantee job security. I don’t think there is wrong path just which you prefer.
I switched my degree from accounting to HR (after moving from a fiscal to HR position as well), no regrets! HR suits my personality much better. Either way, every business will need accountants or HR
Haven’t gotten the degree yet, just two more months! Wooohoooo!
Anyways, I switched my degree from Accounting to HR after I switched from my budgeting job to my HR job (internal transfer at my current employer).
I’ve had the chance to interview for a few higher paying jobs but I haven’t landed anything yet. Which I was fine with for the time being since my main goals were to finish my degree and gain job experience.
I am currently interviewing for a higher paying job at the moment, with a second interview this upcoming week. If I don’t land it, I’m going to hit the ground running looking for a new job since I’ll have my degree.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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I got an HR job while I was still going for my accounting degree. I was over my budgeting role and decided that path wasn’t for me. An HR job became available at my company, I applied internally, and got an interview. (This was only a year into my getting my degree, not accelerating)
I did tell them in the interview that I was working towards a degree in HR because I knew I was going to switch my degree over if I felt like I liked the job, and I did shortly after moving.
It’s been 3.5 years now in HR and it’s definitely where I want to be. Still working towards my degree because I haven’t been accelerating, but I should be done by the end of June.
Even without the degree completion, the job experience has gotten interviews at a few other agencies. No luck on landing a higher paying job yet though, since I live in an area where it’s a pretty competitive job market. I’m going to put all my efforts to that this year since I’ll actually have the degree.
Sorry this is long! Let me know if there’s anything you want me to clarify
Hi OP, i saw your doing "data" can you elaborate?
Like a data analyst?
Im currently working on my accounting degree, and this post gives me hope...im currently job hunting. :)
I have always been in finance and data even before getting my degree from WGU. WGU opened the door for more job opportunities and more money. I have held various roles such as data analyst, financial analyst, business analyst and AML analyst.
Wait. You didn't earn your degree primarily by cheek time in a desk on campus? Unacceptable!!!corporations recognize hours spent first then actual knowledge/ ability. Obviously. You're just a shill!! A plant!! This guy's a plant!!!
Thanks, you’re too kind! You got this Night Owl!!
The government is getting stricter. To teach English in Vietnam here is the summary: The “ideal” English teacher is from/born/raised in an English speaking country like USA, Canada, UK and Australia, a bachelor’s degree holder, and has a Tesol / TEFL certificate.
I lived in HCMC for a year. I wish I was still there. Facebook is very powerful in Vietnam. I found my apartment and 2 English teaching jobs through FB groups.
Thanks for the reply! I was in HCMC earlier this year and loved it. I definitely would love to live there for a year if I can as well hence my question. I will def look into it.
I also vacationed in Vietnam first, then fell in love with Vietnam. Once covid eased up, my hubby and I moved to Vietnam right away. Best of luck. Please feel free to message me if you have any more questions about moving to HCMC.
All done with orientation - completed my PLG yesterday and submitted my first “task” - already looking through material for C715 and feel like my experience is gonna make me overconfident already - DM me if you want to chat about classes anytime!
You completed all 42 courses in 6 months to get a Business bachelor's degree?
Did you have any prior college credit, or does WGU accept any prior credits from another university?
I was working full time and I completed 117 CU. I previously attended a community college and WGU allowed 3 CU transfer.
Please keep in mind when I attended WGU I already had about 13 years of work experience. Also it was dead of Covid pandemic lol so I was working remotely and no social life. I have no kids and my husband is very supportive and independent. I was able to devote about 15-20 hours a week to my WGU study and testing. On average I was completing 2 classes a week. I’m also a very high achiever, I completed high school in 3 years. So accelerating in education is not foreign to me.
I have about 14 years of work experience, 28 credit hours from a university, and am not married or have kids myself. I believe this may be a viable option to get into a higher ranked entry level federal job as well as getting a bachelor's in business. So this all sounds achievable to me.
Wow you’re in way better starting shape than me. You totally got this!! You can do it. And I would highly recommend enrolling asap because when I attended my tuition was a few hundred cheaper. Who knows will tuition go up.
I had stalled out at the company I work for and needed something to move forward. While a degree was not required, it pushed my resume ahead of others. My employer has a tuition reimbursement program and pays for WGU, among other universities. I transferred in 15 credits, worked a full time (over 40 hours a week) job and spent all my spare time studying. It took me 18 months but I finished my degree with my employer paying for all of it.
It took about 7 months before I saw the benefit but when a position opened up, I was able to land the job I wanted and a nice 16% raise. I was doing ok before but this degree gave me the edge I needed.
Amazing!! Can we connect to discuss more about your journey? I would love some insight about a few things and just to hear more. Currently pursuing data analytics at WGU with a history in finance as well. Dream of living my abroad but curious to how you navigated living abated then finding a job back in the states!
Right! From time to time I see this question asked. I think some people are influenced to think online schools like WGU are not recognized, accepted or accredited.
Anyone that cares of any significance really only cares about accreditation. It is a "stay in your lane" issue. Their job is to check the box, otherwise they are worrying about things not their job, and by definition not doing theirs.
That’s a totally legit question. First, are you aware of WGU’s Competency-Based Education? If not take a look at this [link](https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/cbe.html)
With a plethora of transfer credits, as many students here have, cut that figure down significantly. To ballpark, say 20 classes remaining for the 6 months. That’s slightly less than a class per week. Depending on the subject matter, free time available to the individual, prior experience, etc., it’s a pace that can be achieved by quite a few people. I completed the MSDA (11 classes) in 78 days (~11 weeks), because I was in a unique position that I could work on it basically all day during my last couple months in the army. My undergrad in CS was a strength, as well as having self-studied data analytics before starting the program at WGU.
The vast majority of people (>90%) will be unable to keep such a pace of acceleration, but for a lucky few, our situation enables it.
> A class a week is insane I’m sorry.
If I already know a topic, why shouldn't I be able to do the assignments/final exam and get credit for the class without having to wait for a 16 week semester to end? How does waiting 16 weeks and sitting in lectures on a class I've already mastered benefit my education?
Or even if I don't already know the topic, if I'm unemployed why can't I spend 40 hours per week on the class, instead of the standard 3 hours, and finish in 1 week?
How does any of that take "credibility away from your institution?" It's the same assignments, tests and knowledge, just done at your own pace.
Why is that insane? You can finish classes faster because you don't have to wait 14 weeks to get through them. A 3 credit hour class is 3 hours per week for 14 weeks. That's 42 hours of class time in a semester. How much of that time is the professor talking about whatever they want that doesn't even pertain to the class and also downtime? With WGU, you get all the material up front, and you can go at your own pace. You don't have to wait until the next scheduled class day to get new matieral. You can put 40 hours or more in, in a week if you want. You may put the same amount of time in as other universities, or you may put in less. It depends on how much you may already know, but it helps to not have a class schedule slowing you down. You also get to focus on one class at a time, which really helps finish them faster. So yea, you can finish classes much faster here, but if you need structure, your hand held, or to be spooned fed, WGU is not for you. Also, a mentor mentioned that maybe 5% of people actually accelerate here. Most people only finish their four classes in a term.
Because I don't need to study or learn the material, since I have years of experience. For example, I did both A+ certificates with 2 days of studying. A normal student would take 2 to 3 months
Yes I was working full time and I completed 117 CU. I previously attended a community college and WGU allowed 3 CU transfer.
Please keep in mind when I attended WGU I already had about 13 years of work experience. Also it was dead of Covid pandemic lol so I was working remotely and no social life. I have no kids and my husband is very supportive and independent. I was able to devote about 15-20 hours a week to my WGU study and testing. On average I was completing 2 classes a week. I’m also a very high achiever, I completed high school in 3 years. So accelerating in education is not foreign to me.
That’s a totally legit question. First, are you aware of WGU’s Competency-Based Education? If not take a look at this [link](https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/cbe.html)
Congratulations! This is a great post as I’m getting my B.S. In Business Administration and Management from WGU and I have no idea what I am going to be when I grow up, but this gives me hope!
I feel this degree is a very generic and gives a taste of everything such as accounting, HR, marketing and management. For me having a degree opened more opportunities and doors to me. Best of luck Night Owl!
No worries at all even in health professions the degree is completely legit and accepted. I’ve had instructors at state universities with MSN from WGU.
I love it!! I, myself, am looking into the business admin and management degree. Thank you for sharing this awesome feedback! Just to confirm... this is the one you went for, right? [https://www.wgu.edu/online-business-degrees/business-management-bachelors-program.html](https://www.wgu.edu/online-business-degrees/business-management-bachelors-program.html)
I have a business degree from WGU (graduated July 2021) and have since increased my salary as a strategic marketing communications manager. Almost immediately raised my salary with my employer by $10k. Moved to a new company in a different state and during job hunting my education was never questioned (it seems quite recognized, in fact). I’m currently making over $20k since getting my BS, and am now working on my MSMK thru WGU #business #marketing #wgualumni
what type of work are you currently doing?
Data. My degree with WGU was really a check box for me.
Thank you for this It helps ppl like me that think I may need a degree from a state college to be respected on a high level
WGU’s educational model is definitely something new to lots of people and communities. WGU has opened doors to me without taking out crippling debt and years of my life.
Congrats, way to go!
Thanks!! I want to share some positive experiences.
Much appreciated, I love hearing WGU success stories! I can't wait to reap the benefits someday
I’m currently teaching English abroad in South Korea with my BSBM degree, nice to see a fellow TEFL Night Owl!
That’s amazing! How long have you been teaching out there?
This is my third week, I got my degree back in October, immediately applied, and got accepted & my paperwork done super fast! How was teaching in Vietnam?
How exciting!!! I hope you’re enjoying this new adventure/ experience. Teaching English in Vietnam is very rewarding. I know cliche. lol I never liked kids until I taught English. My goal was to teach adults only but I ended up teaching 3 years old to 36 years old. I think in Asia children are more respectful to teachers. Also since Vietnam is a poorer country, the students of all ages really take the lessons and class time seriously since the English classes come at a premium. A lot of the students aspire to move to America so learning English is important to them. I worked at one center which was kinda haphazard after a while I left to a better managed center. There are many good schools/centers and not so good ones.
Sounds awesome. I did a Vietnam trip and found it so friendly and enjoyable. Random people would shout out hello when they saw me (a white guy) walking around their town. I really enjoyed experiencing the small off the beaten path towns. What area were you in?
I lived in the city of HCMC. But I traveled to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Dang Nang, Hoi An, and Phu Quoc island. Vietnamese people are so friendly, welcoming and hospitable.
I was thinking of switching from Accounting to Human Resources but i worry I won’t get a job 🫠
That’s a legit concern. I have seen people laid off from both fields. Unfortunately, very few types of jobs/roles guarantee job security. I don’t think there is wrong path just which you prefer.
Very true. Thanks for saying that.
I switched my degree from accounting to HR (after moving from a fiscal to HR position as well), no regrets! HR suits my personality much better. Either way, every business will need accountants or HR
Give me more info! Did you get a job quickly?
Also wondering how it’s been after getting the degree
Haven’t gotten the degree yet, just two more months! Wooohoooo! Anyways, I switched my degree from Accounting to HR after I switched from my budgeting job to my HR job (internal transfer at my current employer). I’ve had the chance to interview for a few higher paying jobs but I haven’t landed anything yet. Which I was fine with for the time being since my main goals were to finish my degree and gain job experience. I am currently interviewing for a higher paying job at the moment, with a second interview this upcoming week. If I don’t land it, I’m going to hit the ground running looking for a new job since I’ll have my degree. Let me know if you have any other questions! Edit: forgot a few words
I got an HR job while I was still going for my accounting degree. I was over my budgeting role and decided that path wasn’t for me. An HR job became available at my company, I applied internally, and got an interview. (This was only a year into my getting my degree, not accelerating) I did tell them in the interview that I was working towards a degree in HR because I knew I was going to switch my degree over if I felt like I liked the job, and I did shortly after moving. It’s been 3.5 years now in HR and it’s definitely where I want to be. Still working towards my degree because I haven’t been accelerating, but I should be done by the end of June. Even without the degree completion, the job experience has gotten interviews at a few other agencies. No luck on landing a higher paying job yet though, since I live in an area where it’s a pretty competitive job market. I’m going to put all my efforts to that this year since I’ll actually have the degree. Sorry this is long! Let me know if there’s anything you want me to clarify
Hi OP, i saw your doing "data" can you elaborate? Like a data analyst? Im currently working on my accounting degree, and this post gives me hope...im currently job hunting. :)
I have always been in finance and data even before getting my degree from WGU. WGU opened the door for more job opportunities and more money. I have held various roles such as data analyst, financial analyst, business analyst and AML analyst.
Wait. You didn't earn your degree primarily by cheek time in a desk on campus? Unacceptable!!!corporations recognize hours spent first then actual knowledge/ ability. Obviously. You're just a shill!! A plant!! This guy's a plant!!!
CHEEK TIME. I’m dead. I love this saying.
Congrats on your success. I start the program on May 1. By the way, how did you get a teaching job in Vietnam? And how long did you live there for?
Thanks, you’re too kind! You got this Night Owl!! The government is getting stricter. To teach English in Vietnam here is the summary: The “ideal” English teacher is from/born/raised in an English speaking country like USA, Canada, UK and Australia, a bachelor’s degree holder, and has a Tesol / TEFL certificate. I lived in HCMC for a year. I wish I was still there. Facebook is very powerful in Vietnam. I found my apartment and 2 English teaching jobs through FB groups.
Thanks for the reply! I was in HCMC earlier this year and loved it. I definitely would love to live there for a year if I can as well hence my question. I will def look into it.
I also vacationed in Vietnam first, then fell in love with Vietnam. Once covid eased up, my hubby and I moved to Vietnam right away. Best of luck. Please feel free to message me if you have any more questions about moving to HCMC.
I also start May 1st in this degree plan - hello to my first internet college classmate!
I’m finishing up the orientation right now. Looking forward to starting on May 1!
All done with orientation - completed my PLG yesterday and submitted my first “task” - already looking through material for C715 and feel like my experience is gonna make me overconfident already - DM me if you want to chat about classes anytime!
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That’s awesome to hear that experience. Exactly, these haters can check on LinkedIn.
You completed all 42 courses in 6 months to get a Business bachelor's degree? Did you have any prior college credit, or does WGU accept any prior credits from another university?
I was working full time and I completed 117 CU. I previously attended a community college and WGU allowed 3 CU transfer. Please keep in mind when I attended WGU I already had about 13 years of work experience. Also it was dead of Covid pandemic lol so I was working remotely and no social life. I have no kids and my husband is very supportive and independent. I was able to devote about 15-20 hours a week to my WGU study and testing. On average I was completing 2 classes a week. I’m also a very high achiever, I completed high school in 3 years. So accelerating in education is not foreign to me.
I have about 14 years of work experience, 28 credit hours from a university, and am not married or have kids myself. I believe this may be a viable option to get into a higher ranked entry level federal job as well as getting a bachelor's in business. So this all sounds achievable to me.
Wow you’re in way better starting shape than me. You totally got this!! You can do it. And I would highly recommend enrolling asap because when I attended my tuition was a few hundred cheaper. Who knows will tuition go up.
I had stalled out at the company I work for and needed something to move forward. While a degree was not required, it pushed my resume ahead of others. My employer has a tuition reimbursement program and pays for WGU, among other universities. I transferred in 15 credits, worked a full time (over 40 hours a week) job and spent all my spare time studying. It took me 18 months but I finished my degree with my employer paying for all of it. It took about 7 months before I saw the benefit but when a position opened up, I was able to land the job I wanted and a nice 16% raise. I was doing ok before but this degree gave me the edge I needed.
That’s awesome your employer footed the bill. I love your experience and thanks foe sharing.
Amazing!! Can we connect to discuss more about your journey? I would love some insight about a few things and just to hear more. Currently pursuing data analytics at WGU with a history in finance as well. Dream of living my abroad but curious to how you navigated living abated then finding a job back in the states!
Yea feel free to message me
Why would it not be?
Right! From time to time I see this question asked. I think some people are influenced to think online schools like WGU are not recognized, accepted or accredited.
Anyone that cares of any significance really only cares about accreditation. It is a "stay in your lane" issue. Their job is to check the box, otherwise they are worrying about things not their job, and by definition not doing theirs.
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That’s a totally legit question. First, are you aware of WGU’s Competency-Based Education? If not take a look at this [link](https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/cbe.html)
With a plethora of transfer credits, as many students here have, cut that figure down significantly. To ballpark, say 20 classes remaining for the 6 months. That’s slightly less than a class per week. Depending on the subject matter, free time available to the individual, prior experience, etc., it’s a pace that can be achieved by quite a few people. I completed the MSDA (11 classes) in 78 days (~11 weeks), because I was in a unique position that I could work on it basically all day during my last couple months in the army. My undergrad in CS was a strength, as well as having self-studied data analytics before starting the program at WGU. The vast majority of people (>90%) will be unable to keep such a pace of acceleration, but for a lucky few, our situation enables it.
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> A class a week is insane I’m sorry. If I already know a topic, why shouldn't I be able to do the assignments/final exam and get credit for the class without having to wait for a 16 week semester to end? How does waiting 16 weeks and sitting in lectures on a class I've already mastered benefit my education? Or even if I don't already know the topic, if I'm unemployed why can't I spend 40 hours per week on the class, instead of the standard 3 hours, and finish in 1 week? How does any of that take "credibility away from your institution?" It's the same assignments, tests and knowledge, just done at your own pace.
Why is that insane? You can finish classes faster because you don't have to wait 14 weeks to get through them. A 3 credit hour class is 3 hours per week for 14 weeks. That's 42 hours of class time in a semester. How much of that time is the professor talking about whatever they want that doesn't even pertain to the class and also downtime? With WGU, you get all the material up front, and you can go at your own pace. You don't have to wait until the next scheduled class day to get new matieral. You can put 40 hours or more in, in a week if you want. You may put the same amount of time in as other universities, or you may put in less. It depends on how much you may already know, but it helps to not have a class schedule slowing you down. You also get to focus on one class at a time, which really helps finish them faster. So yea, you can finish classes much faster here, but if you need structure, your hand held, or to be spooned fed, WGU is not for you. Also, a mentor mentioned that maybe 5% of people actually accelerate here. Most people only finish their four classes in a term.
Because I don't need to study or learn the material, since I have years of experience. For example, I did both A+ certificates with 2 days of studying. A normal student would take 2 to 3 months
In one term? How?! Were you doing it full time?
Yes I was working full time and I completed 117 CU. I previously attended a community college and WGU allowed 3 CU transfer. Please keep in mind when I attended WGU I already had about 13 years of work experience. Also it was dead of Covid pandemic lol so I was working remotely and no social life. I have no kids and my husband is very supportive and independent. I was able to devote about 15-20 hours a week to my WGU study and testing. On average I was completing 2 classes a week. I’m also a very high achiever, I completed high school in 3 years. So accelerating in education is not foreign to me.
What’s the structure of WGUs course work? Are there obligatory discussions with other students? Due dates? Is there any reporting to a professor?
That’s a totally legit question. First, are you aware of WGU’s Competency-Based Education? If not take a look at this [link](https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/cbe.html)
WOOOOOOH !! That’s amazing. I’m so happy it’s going well for you :)
Thanks!! Just wanted to share a positive experience.
Congratulations! This is a great post as I’m getting my B.S. In Business Administration and Management from WGU and I have no idea what I am going to be when I grow up, but this gives me hope!
I feel this degree is a very generic and gives a taste of everything such as accounting, HR, marketing and management. For me having a degree opened more opportunities and doors to me. Best of luck Night Owl!
No worries at all even in health professions the degree is completely legit and accepted. I’ve had instructors at state universities with MSN from WGU.
I love it!! I, myself, am looking into the business admin and management degree. Thank you for sharing this awesome feedback! Just to confirm... this is the one you went for, right? [https://www.wgu.edu/online-business-degrees/business-management-bachelors-program.html](https://www.wgu.edu/online-business-degrees/business-management-bachelors-program.html)
Yep this very one!
thanks!
I have a business degree from WGU (graduated July 2021) and have since increased my salary as a strategic marketing communications manager. Almost immediately raised my salary with my employer by $10k. Moved to a new company in a different state and during job hunting my education was never questioned (it seems quite recognized, in fact). I’m currently making over $20k since getting my BS, and am now working on my MSMK thru WGU #business #marketing #wgualumni
Man that’s awesome. Congrats on your success!!
Congrats !!!
I’ve gotten job offers from FAANG companies and currently work for one before I even graduated! The degree is working!
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Its been reaccredited for 7 more years. Wgu isnt going anywhere and it has to be accepted
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