Hello! My Name Is…
Hi, My name is Katie Whisenant and I am a 30 year old living in a small town nobody has ever heard of in Southeast, Virginia, married to my best friend, Brandon. I practiced ultrasound clinically for a few years and then transitioned to a clinicalÌýmedical sales roll a few years ago. ÌýI haven’t looked back. I travel quite a bit for work so there’s nothing I enjoy more than just being at home with my family, friends and our dog, Des.
What is your motivation for obtaining your degree here at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½? ÌýÌýÌý
I decided to finish my degree because I feel like your bachelors is kind of a basic or “necessity”Ìýin today’s world and it’s only going to get moreÌýcompetitive in the future.Ìý I don’t want to look back one day and wish I had done it sooner.
Why did you choose ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Graduate & Professional Studies program?
I had a few friends that had gone through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and they highly recommended it. I actually looked at a few other Universities before settling on ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and none of them were as helpful in getting me through the process of getting started. IÌýfelt like they were gearedÌýmore towards college aged kids whoÌýwere not workingÌýfull time while also trying to finish their degrees.
The process of applying toÌýÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½Ìýand getting started was extremely easy and I loved that my courses were laid out for me from the beginning. IÌýknow exactly what I’m taking from now until graduation.
How has your degree from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ assisted you in your career?
I am still somewhat early in my courses with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ but in the future I plan on using my degree to help with career advancement opportunities within my company that require a bachelor’s degree.
What advice would you share for current and incoming students in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s GPS Program?
Just do it! The time is going to pass anyway so you might as well get started!
What keeps you motivated while in your degree program?
ÌýWith each class that comes to a close, I feel more and more accomplished and I know that I am making good use of my time.Ìý Just knowing that in the future, there isÌýpotential for growth and more opportunitiesÌýis enough motivation for me!
What is your anticipated date of graduation?
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, December 2019
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