Information Technology

APU has been a fantastic experience for me.  In any situation you may have professors you do not like and some you will love.  I have had a couple who were VERY challenging and I almost despised them by the end of the class.  In retrospect, I learned so much from them.  Not just about the subject of the class, but of responsibility and to expect nothing less than the best out of myself.  My husband received his Master's from a "brick and mortar" very reputable university and he has had so many problems with getting the wrong information from the staff, who act as if they don't have a clue what is going on.  His recent graduation was less than acceptable and not up to what should be expected of a University of this size and reputation.  Just because a college has a building does not mean they are going to have better instructors and staff than you will find at APU or other online schools.  I have had nothing but positive interaction with the staff and professors at APU and they are very helpful.  The book grant is great too.  At first I was worried about not having a book in front of me, as some of the classes have e-books.  However, I now have an e-reader and I can download my books to it. (Many classes do have regular books)  It works out perfectly.  I am a late in life student who went back after 15 years (and 2 kids).  I started in the Associate's program for Web Publishing, because I wasn't sure about learning online.  After meeting the requirements to do so, I transferred to the Bachelor's of Information Technology program.  I was very proud to make the Dean's List last semester.  My grades are not "given" to me.  I work hard to make those grades and really have had some professors grade me harder than I was expecting.  It makes me work harder and I am so proud every time I make a good grade.  Do not start any online program thinking it will be easy.  Online learning takes much more dedication on the student’s part and is not for people who need “hand holding”.  Just remember when you read a review, that people have varying expectations out of similar situations.  If you see someone vehemently bashing an institution, they are disgruntled.  Now ask yourself how many businesses, schools, etc. that you or someone you know have been disgruntled with at one time or another.  You just cannot make everyone happy all the time.  The staff and professors of APU are human just like the rest of us.