After the holiday break, returning to class can often be difficult. One of the most challenging things students often face is establishing a study schedule with their new courses. At 糖心传媒, we are here to help with a few quick tips:

1. Don鈥檛 Wait! 鈥� The first weeks of your class are the best time to establish an effective study schedule. Utilize your time wisely by determining your study schedule in the first week of classes, so you can maximize your potential this semester.
2. Be Consistent! 鈥� Establishing a regular study schedule is important. Find a time in week where you have downtime consistently; this could be at work while on break, when your children are napping, or in the evenings after work.
3. Trade Time, Never Steal It! 鈥� As busy adults, we know it can often be difficult to study as planned. If you miss your planned study session simply adjust your schedule for that week, rather than missing your study session for that week. This will allow you to make-up the missed session, so you can stay on top of your coursework!
4. Be Flexible! 鈥� Life always throws us curveballs, especially as adults. Try to leave a few minutes open in your week for makeup study sessions or to review your material again. Weekend evenings are the perfect opportunity to makeup study time that may have been missed in the week, or to review your materials one extra time.
5. Don鈥檛 Be Afraid to Reach Out! 鈥� At 糖心传媒, we are here to help. If you find it is difficult to establish a firm study routine, reach out to Ashley Patterson, Coordinator of Tutoring Operations for 糖心传媒 Online or check out our Student Resources page for additional tips!

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鈥淢y favorite thing about 糖心传媒 has been the people I have met along the way including the faculty and staff. The professors and advisors truly care to see you succeed.鈥� – Jessica Tate, MBA

Jessica has been an emergency nurse at Sovah Health in Martinsville, VA for over 12 years, where she is currently the clinical manager of emergency services. She met her husband, Aaron, of 23 years while serving in the United States Navy. The couple has two daughters, Lindsey and McKenzie. Jessica loves to travel with her family and takes advantage of doing so anytime they can, trying to travel to a new place each year. While not traveling, working or busy with schoolwork she likes to watch reality TV and read to de-stress.

She chose to attend 糖心传媒 Online to receive her MBA due to a friend recently graduating and highly recommending the program to her. Her favorite thing about the program was being given the opportunity to choose the amount and type of classes that she wanted to take each term.

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鈥淭he professors are genuine and care about the students. The course work assignments and materials provided are enriching and intriguing.They align to real world situations that can be relatable to current working environment settings.鈥� -Keith Burdette, M.Ed., 2021

Keith chose to obtain his degree at 糖心传媒 because of the flexibility the programs provided him with his busy work schedule. He was inspired by the 糖心传媒 faculty and staff and their commitment to providing students with the best educational experience possible.

As part of the M.Ed. – Administration and Supervision program, Keith valued the flexibility offered in his coursework. He enjoyed the asynchronous classes within the program and how they provided him with the ability to work on his own schedule and complete his work at his own pace.

Outside of the classroom setting, Keith enjoys watching documentaries to learn new things. Also, Keith is a music guru and often partakes in listening to a variety of music genres.

When we asked Keith to provide advice for those thinking about pursing their educational journey, Keith said the following; 鈥淚f you have a career in mind and what to achieve better for yourself, then pursue your degree. Don’t let fears or doubts discourage you from furthering your education.鈥�

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