Is Western Governors University Worth it? Did It Help me Get a Job? WGU BSIT Review.
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Embark on a journey with Western Governors University (WGU), an online educational powerhouse known for its unique "competency-based education" that accelerates the path to a college degree. Offering a diverse range of over 30 majors at the bachelor's and master's levels, including Health, Technology, and Business, WGU stands out for its commitment to degrees that translate into real-world success.
Unlike traditional universities, WGU is dedicated to ensuring that its degrees have high placement rates, rejecting the idea of conferring degrees that lead nowhere. In this video, I guide beginners through everything they need to know about WGU, emphasizing its unique approach that allows for a bachelor's degree in approximately 2 years, a significantly shorter timeframe compared to the 5.1 years required by traditional universities on average. Join me on this exploration of WGU and uncover the secrets to a swift and impactful educational journey.
Im starting soon, already did like 30% of the program, im so pumped
I've met people that create a stigma with online education, and they really condescend others for it. I believe online education is the future. I think people who stigmatize it don't understand the struggles others go through.
100% I’ve done both, online and in person. My online education was much better.
@growwithme7451 We basically had to do it all on our own anyways cause we didn't have great professors. What was the differentiator was access to clubs, internships, and networking events. The name of the university plays a part as well with reputation. But, tuition is way too high at brick and mortars for those to be the only differentiator.
@@emilyau8023it truly depends on the institution. Most universities carry regional accreditation so unless it’s a big big name school nobody will really know the university outside of that local area. This is something that I experienced moving from STL to South Georgia. For me, as an adult, I’ve done a good job networking and believe that there are ways around that with apps like meetup and linked in. Again, this is my personal preference based on what I’ve experienced I’m sure that ppl will disagree.
@growwithme7451 yah, that's why it's so important to consider the benefits to cons. My university had a high employment rate after graduating and is a well-known school, so it definitely gave more advantages if a person can afford it. I wouldn't choose a no-name school for expensive tuition with a low employment rate.
@@emilyau8023agreed!
I think my biggest concern was doing the courses and not actually learning the skills needed to excel in information technology thank you for this video
Let's go! It's been a minute! I like your video formats. I've been seeing in Linkedin WGU students getting all those certifications.
Thank you man, I sincerely appreciate the positive content. Just want to create content for people that are considering the same career and just need reassurance. WGU provides you with a lot of good certifications that i believe really help out in your career.
my issue i am having is i am noticing with how i learn and study for tests i need more than 6 months . i am going on my 3rd try for my core 1 and still in the 1st quarter cutting it close. i am improving each time i just feel like i need more time than a 6 month quarter to study for my certs.
Yeah, I ran into this same issue with some of the certs. They are not easy at all. I often tell people 1 cert is equivalent to 3 or 4 classes jammed into one. Just know that when you finish, it'll show employers how dedicated you are to you career and you'll stand out more than most. Good luck on your journey brother. Always here if you have any questions!!
thank you appreicate the videos and reply @@growwithme7451
@@growwithme7451 barlery passed at the end of the quarter lol. on to core 2 and term 2 .
The volume on this video is a little low compared to other videos.
How did you become a junior system administrator? I'm trying to become one and I will have my bachelors by this summer. Any technologies I should be familiar with? What are the typical qualifications? How did you go about landing the role?
Im looking to start WGU in march or april and trying to figure out a solid career path to utilize from the degree. Im changing careers into the IT field from the bottom, and been looking into cybersecurity. Im wondering about 4 degrees: BSIT, BSCIA, BSSE, AND BSCC. any insight woild be appreciated. Also, i would be pursuing a master degree too.
I was hoping you would talk about why you chose BSIT > BSCSIA. Did you feel that BSIT would make landing entry level positions easier? Did you feel like the courses were easier compared to BSCSIA? I’m hope we get an update on your MSCSIA journey. Keep it up 👍
Hey! Sorry for the late reply i hope you get to see my response. I changed to the BSIT because i wanted to spend less time in school. I knew then and know now that certs do a good job but don't tell the full story. My idea will always be get the job, get some certs that will help you get into the field and do labs ( for experience ) and pay for other certs that might fit into the industry. For me i needed to have a degree that had good certs but also not be in school too long because of my already existing student loan balance.
What was the 2 certs that you was looking at? Im thinking about doing the BSIT or the Accelerated MSITM. I think they will take 90 credits from me.
The cysa and pentest +
@@growwithme7451 ah okay. So you got the bachelors in IT and then youre going for the masters in cybersecurity (at wgu)?
my bad brother, you answered this question in the video
I am not an IT guy but I am looking into going online to WGU. I am wondering how much help someone like me can get. I am 50 plus and going to college for the first time. I am looking at a communication major. It sounds like a good school. I am still trying to decide.
Consider doing it in steps. . . take a couple free courses somewhere to build up your confidence and see how it might fit into your schedule. If you feel you need a refresher course on the high school or lower courses, u.s. career institute and penn foster are popular, though of course, many community colleges offer options as well - unfortunately, it's difficult to find these kinds of courses online with a CC or at least those don't require physically attending the school's orientation. . . and of course, there's self study or non transcript options out there, but they can still help you to pass placement tests.
Anyway, consider working towards a certificate or an associate degree. Some courses may transfer, especially the more related it is to your chosen major. It's practical to make it so each step of the way you can earn a little something whether you stop or continue, of course, they each have their own expenses but it might save you $ in the long run... and it could help secure more funding as you establish you're a serious student than being a high risk investment.
Also, some schools will try to convert life/work/volunteer experiences into elective credit, so look into that as well.
There are a lot of options if you want to learn to code - virtually a group catering to every demographic, every background, at every level. Some as short as a weekend boot camps and others considerably longer, but for the most part it's largely geared to earn you professional certificates recognizing your competency in a programming language. They might help out with other things too. At the starting level, it's not that difficult to find a free program to familiarize you with the basics but competition increases with each level.
There are a handful of apprenticeship programs, largely in trade fields but one semi-related path might be in agricultural business. Which has one of the better apprenticeship programs with Zurich North America, a farming insurance company. One school in their program off the top of my head would be northeast iowa community college, I believe it's an online associate and if accepted to apprenticeship, they'll cover the bulk of tuition for the associate. But they are partnered with other schools and you might check with the department of labor (or it's equivalent, if you're not in the states) about other apprenticeship programs.
You can also check in with your local unemployment office or vocational rehab and see what programs they have available. Sometimes they'll pay a portion of your tuition as well.
Then there's a wide variety of awards, grants, scholarships and programs for special interest groups (age, sexuality, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, disabilities, etc). If you're close to 60. It might be worth it to wait but do research your options. There's more than a few schools that reduce tuition or offer free career courses for those 60 and older returning to school.
I couldn't have said it better.
I think you should look into the ROI on communication degrees with it not just focused on online education. If it's just for fun, wish you luck.
You can do it age doesn’t matter, there are so many people going back to school for nursing, accounting, project management and scrum master. You can work in IT management as well.
Very good information about WGU
Thank you so much!!
what is your opinion on the IT management degree from WGU, my goal is AI engineer, I am currently A+ certified and doing some pre req courses to transfer to WGU but i don’t know for sure if it should peruse IT or ITM
Funny you ask! I actually switched my master's program to the MSITM degree instead of cybersecurity, and it turned out to be a great decision. Shortly after graduating, I was promoted to Senior IT Administrator, where I now manage a small team of former colleagues. I use much of what I learned in the program on a daily basis. If you're aiming for a career in AI, I think the degree has value, but a significant part of your job search will hinge on your hands-on experience and practical knowledge. In that case, it might be better to pursue a degree with fewer certifications, so you have more time to focus on the upskilling needed to secure a role. Just my two cents-others may have different views
@@growwithme7451 thank you for responding, I love to be well-rounded so I will definitely keep that information in mind
The WGU is grossly bad
Why?
how so? Please expand
They are just trolling lol.
Ok