Hello my name is Giuliano, I am currently in the Army however I will be going back home to NH in November and plan on going back to school in January. I have several questions and I am looking for general advice on here. Just a little background I used to be a student at UNH (back in 2009) and didn't like most of the freshmen classes since they were too clustered and they typically took place in a big auditorium, when ever I approached the teachers regarding something about class they didn't seem to know how to answer the questions or weren't happy to be asked one. Obviously I haven't been to school since 2009 so my academics aren't as sharp as they were back then since I've been in the military since 2010, so I was considering on going to NHTI or Southern New Hampshire University for their Information Technology degree. I'm worried about going straight into SNHU since I haven't been to school in a while and I might have a difficult time with their academics, so it might be wise for me to go into NHTI for the 1st year and then transfer to SNHU the following year. Has anyone heard anything good or bad about SNHU? I have asked people back home and no one had anything bad to say about it. If anyone has any ideas or advice please let me know, thank you!
Hi GZOCC400. A warm welcome to Degree Info. Posting information: http://www.degreeinfo.com/general-distance-learning-discussions/35100-new-users-ask-where-did-my-posts-go.html SNHU is a good school, you should have no reservations about attending it. I wouldn't worry too much about your ability to cope in an university setting. I would recommend that you take a light load, one or two classes, at first to get your feet wet. That way there is ample time to deal with any difficulties you may encounter. Then take a full load the following semester, if you feel comfortable.
Thanks for the warm welcome and the useful link. I have considered taking a light load like you mentioned however I came to the conclusion that doing so I wouldn't get a lot of money from my GI Bill and its additional benefits that would assist me in day to day living so as of right now I'm dead set on going full time that way I can get the most of my GI Bill and not waste any of it.
SNHU has a good reputation. It is a non-profit school with a nice campus that also happens to offer a good selection of online degree programs. SNHU is also a good choice for you because it is a Servicemembers Opportunity College. This designation means the school awards college credit for the completion of military training programs. When (or if) you enroll with SNHU, definitely let them know of your military status up front so you can get some credit for your military training... Military Students | SNHU
You can do it, even with a full load. You did it before and you are smarter now, not dumber. IT is a great field to go into and you are picking a good school. Go for it and keep us posted on your progress.
PS. Professors being jerks about helping you or answering your questions is a scenario that is typical across most schools. Unfortunate, but typical. The most helpful professors I ever experienced were at Liberty University where I earned one of my graduate degrees.
Yes that was one of the reasons I initially become interested in it to begin with, I as well have my Joint Service Transcript ready for them to view so I can see if any of my previous training transfers over. Thank you. Thanks for the advice, I'll post later on in the year how it goes.
One of the biggest problems that DL students face is their need to be self-directed. You don't need to be in a classroom at 8am, you get to do your work whenever you want. Unfortunately this sometimes means that procrastinators fall behind. My main suggestion for you is to take full advantage of your military training and set up a schedule and stick to it with the same discipline that you needed to demonstrate in the Army. If you manage your time well you'll have few problems. Best of luck.
