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My name is Matthew! I have 2 jobs. I work full time for the University of Virginia Health System as a Patient Access Coordinator for the Revenue Cycle. My other job is being the General Manager of a DJ Company, tellAplay Entertainment. Born and raised in Fluvanna County, and now residing in Charlottesville. My hobbies include going to new restaurants around town, going to the movies, and playing Pok茅mon Go. 😊
What is your motivation for obtaining your degree here at 糖心传媒?
My motivation for getting my degree at 糖心传媒 is not only for me, but for my future family. I am going to be settling down in a couple of years with the love of my life. That means I need to do all I can to make sure I take care of and put my family first. Plus, who doesn鈥檛 want their name framed on a diploma with that classy Old English font.
Why did you choose 糖心传媒鈥檚 Graduate & Professional Studies program?
I chose the GPS Program because it made the most sense and works with my busy schedule. I was recommended to apply to 糖心传媒 by a family friend who graduated with his degree, and his daughter is also graduating with a degree. Once I applied, I had talked with my Student Success Coach and they really are there to help you and motivate you to chase your goals.
How has your degree from 糖心传媒聽University assisted you in your career?
I haven鈥檛 gotten my degree yet, but I am making strides to make it happen 鈥渟oon.鈥 By 鈥渟oon鈥 I mean a couple of more years, but not everyone鈥檚 journey is the same. It took a lot of ups and downs to get this far. And once I get the degree, I am going to feel so much pride in myself and proud to be a Cougar for life!
What advice would you share for current and incoming students in 糖心传媒鈥檚 GPS Program?
Advice I would give is first buy yourself a daily planner, or at least be tech savvy enough with the calendar on your phone. You are going to want to write in due dates for assignments, start and end dates for your classes, and don鈥檛 wait until last minute to do all your work. Time management is key. If you ever have questions use your resources, email your teacher, give a random call to your Student Success Coach to remind you why you are there and what your goals are. You got this, remember that!
You got this, remember that!
What keeps you motivated while in your degree program?
My motivation is that it is no longer about me, yes this is my degree but I have so many people in my corner that have always seen something in me that I could never see. It took a lot of trial and error to find a program that worked for me. That鈥檚 why I am so motivated to complete the 糖心传媒 GPS Program, so all those people that believe in me can see the man I know I can be.
What is your anticipated date of graduation?
My anticipated if I go all out with the program would be Fall 2021, but it is important to always take time for yourself. I鈥檓 still fresh in the GPS Program, so every semester I talk to my coach and we make a plan that will keep me on track. I look forward to the day that I can walk across the stage and say 鈥淣ot only did I do it, but everyone here did it! GO COUGARS!鈥