University of Phoenix-Online Campus Top Questions

I thought the only things I would be doing while attending the University of Phoenix is participating with my class, homework, reading, studying and completing tests. I did not know that I needed to put in extra time and effort into my assignments in order to get an astounding grade. I should have been prepared for that, but instead, I let all the work overwhelm me and it stressed me out. I wish I would have known how to manage my time wisely before forgetting to double check my work or being impulsive by turning in my work early.

One thing I wish I had known before going to this school is that students were required to write at least 8 discussion messages over a certain number of days. I don't want to sound like I am complaining but I just wish that I had known so I could have been more prepared. I'm use to having to write discussions as a part of my participation grade, but never so many over just a few days. Thankfully, I'm getting use to this so it's not a problem.

I wish i had known that this school has such a great support and resource system. I would have had less trial and error by making this school my first choice.

The one thing that I wish that I knew about before attending UOP was the work-life credits that I could have gotten. I could have saved myself a lot of grant/loan money by testing out of certain classes. Being that I am an older student, I have experiences that would allow me to continue through to the next level, without the time and money associated with taking the lower core classes.

The one thing that I wished I had known prior to attending the online campus is the requirement for posting six substantative posts on three different days. This requirement can become a little challenging when there are posts with misspelled words, incorrect grammer and punctuation. I understand that this is a requirement but can become quite challenging at times, but it is the one way the University is able to ensure that online students are attending the class.

That this school does not value the students financial aid in a timely matter like other schools and this school is more of a business than a school.

I wish I would have know that the University of Phoenix would other ways to interact with each other. I just wish that the school would offer a place on their site for students to interact, such as facetime especially when you work in groups. I wish they would have told me that there were some classes where it was manditory that I work in groups.

I wish I had a better understanding of how student loans work. One thing that kept me contemplating school was money. It wasn't until I started school that I have actually been able to understand how student loans work. This knowledge helped me feel more comfortable on how to approach the financial aspect of continuing my education.

What I wish I would hav known before attending school is to manage time more properly and to stay focused and to be prepapred to say good bye to social life to remain focused.

I wish I had known that any and all changes must be completed through the academic/financial advisors. Many campuses allow students to chose their own course schedule online based on what classes are required or elective.