JohnSpoiler alert, I’m already a quarter way through my first class, but I think it is still worthy of a blog.
With the Spring 2019 semester registration deadline a week away, I had to get everything aligned quickly to be able to make it. With the help of my fantastic academic advisor Brenda Harrison, I was able to register for my first class. In addition to her help, my workplace supplied me with tuition assistance; around $1,500 I believe. However, the single class totaled $2,577.75.
Anyway. My first class is ACC 521 – Accounting for Managers which is taught by Dr. Clement Chen. The required textbook is Horngren’s Accounting – 11th edition which cost me $424.69. So far, it’s been a very helpful class. I have a broad understanding of accounting, but getting into the details of it all is really interesting. The class has accidentally been supplemental to my AINS 21 class because of the way insurance handles it business. The class is face-paced because it’s an accelerated class, so I have assignments due nearly every other day. I have been spending an average of 3 hours a day to read and work out examples because I actually want to retain the information. It also takes me a long time to read due to the nature that I’m a slow reader. Dr. Chen has been a very helpful professor so far. He has been very communicative about everything on the syllabus and has answered emails promptly. Having a professor that is quick to answer questions if very helpful, especially if you have to get assignments submitted.
I also have two group assignments that are due within this timeframe as well. I honestly don’t know how it is all going to work, especially with the fact that all the students are full-time employees and most have a family to attend to. I’m not sure how well we’re going to mesh, but I suppose that’s a hurdle I need to jump over.
You’re probably wondering why I’m putting the cost of everything in my blog. I am doing this to provide examples of how much it would cost others that want to pursue this route. And this isn’t to deter anyone away, it’s to help you get a grasp of what you’ll need financially to make it through. Mind you, there is assistance such as student loans with FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and employment tuition assistance if applicable. I am one that believes education can provide opportunities for the ones that wish to utilize it for that reason.
In conclusion; I am enjoying my graduate program so far. Wish me luck. I’m also wishing you the best if you want to pursue higher-education.