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    I'm done my MPA!

    Hi everyone: I don't post here very often but this forum has really helped me select a program and university and I hope that sharing my...
    Thread by: IslandJ, May 16, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Is getting a degree in communications a good idea?

    My first BA is in communications. Most of my classmates have ended up working in large corporations and nonprofit organizations, doing PR type...
    Post by: IslandJ, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    A question for the graduate students here.....

    I have completed 8 classes online as part of my MPA program. So far, I had 2 instructors who were vague like what you are describing and it drove...
    Post by: IslandJ, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Comparing Online vs. Brick & Mortar

    I think this discussion shows that there are online schools that are better (meaning in this case more interactive, more experienced profs etc...)...
    Post by: IslandJ, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    B&M question for Canadians (uOttawa)

    University of Ottawa is a large, well known university in Canada. It is definitely not the one with the best reputation but not the worst either....
    Post by: IslandJ, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Thesis or professional Project?

    I will also have to make that decision soon and I am leaning towards the thesis. For me, my choice goes back to 2 factors. First, I might (and I...
    Post by: IslandJ, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    MPA confusion, multiple questions

    As far as I am concerned, it makes no sense to get a very expensive MPA like the one from USC if your employer isn't paying for it or if you...
    Post by: IslandJ, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Looking for a DL program/school that suits my needs

    If you are interested in courses from Canadian universities, have you seen The Canadian Virtual University website? Canadian Virtual University It...
    Post by: IslandJ, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Need some encouragement (or a slap upside the head)

    Thanks everyone! It really helps mentally to know that there are people in the same boat or who have been through this. I really don't know what I...
    Post by: IslandJ, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Need some encouragement (or a slap upside the head)

    Hi everyone: As you might remember, I am doing my online MPA at the University of Colorado-Denver. To be blatant, I am looking for sympathy...
    Thread by: IslandJ, Nov 11, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    What is needed to make DL as respected as B&M?

    I agree with this. I am doing my MPA at UC Denver and they have the same model. A UCD MPA student can take any or all of the classes online, no...
    Post by: IslandJ, Oct 11, 2010 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Need ideas - Business Admin and Fashion

    Thanks for all those ideas! I will pass them on to her. I like the idea of an AA first (because there seems to be more of them focused on fashion...
    Post by: IslandJ, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Need ideas - Business Admin and Fashion

    Hi everyone! A friend of mine has decided to go back to school to get her undergrad degree in business. Ideally, she would love for the degree...
    Thread by: IslandJ, Oct 1, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions