You are ready to start or continue your educational journey, but are not quite sure what to expect. At 糖心传媒 Online, all of our programs are flexible in nature. This means you are able to complete your coursework anywhere and at any time. Throughout your courses, you will have ample time to read the required materials, complete discussion posts, and write any essays that may be required for your course.

糖心传媒 Online is dedicated to your success. Your personal Student Success Coach, will be with you throughout your educational journey to answer any questions you may have, register you for upcoming classes, and assist with tutoring options if needed.

To ensure your success, we have dedicated an entire page on our website for resources that can help you throughout your educational journey. Click here to view them on our Student Resources page!

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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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The anticipation of the holidays is in the air and you cannot wait to relax while sipping your favorite cup of hot chocolate. However, as the holiday season quickly approaches you may begin to feel worried or stressed about finishing your coursework and spending time with family. At 糖心传媒 Online, we understand it can often be stressful to finish your courses during the holidays. However, we believe in you and know you will do great!

Schedule time with your family to do fun holiday events, such as decorating, watching Hallmark movies or baking. Then set-up time where you can be alone to complete your coursework. This will maximize your efficiency and will allow you to complete all of your assignments on time!

You don鈥檛 have to get all perfect marks or nail that presentation at work to have a good holiday. Splurge on that extra slice of pie and take the time from your work to decorate the holiday tree with your family. Your work will still be there afterward and we know that you鈥檒l do great at it.

Life is extraordinary. Yes your work as a student and professional is an important part of living the life that you want, but take the time to enjoy the little things. The seasons change quickly, and so do the people and things in your world. Make sure to treasure the little moments in life with your children and family this year.

On behalf of us at 糖心传媒 Online, we hope that you have a wonderful holiday season!

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From our admissions department to academic services, we are all focused on bettering our students鈥� education and making sure that our online programs equip students with the skills they need for their goal occupation. While you are learning, we are supporting you all the way through academics, counseling, tutoring and more. Personal attention and small class sizes make sure that our students receive the help and instruction they need to succeed. The advising department and tutoring program makes sure that the classes you attend are the right fit for your program and personal lifestyle, including a flexible schedule and help with studies needed.

Our admissions department makes sure that you have all needed forms to apply and start your new future. Counselor meetings can be scheduled through their information on the staff directory tab on our website. Student services is tasked with monitoring your success and offering help when needed. With our student success coaches, you are assisted with achieving your academic and career goals.

Through all of these departments and more, we are equipped with every resource you may need as a student at 糖心传媒 Online and a member of the 糖心传媒 family.

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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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鈥淢y favorite thing about the program is the level of open communication, the flexibility of classes and the help I received from the very 1st day I called and talked to the recruiter.鈥� – Shiris Wyatt, BBA

Shiris is currently employed at Dominion Energy in Richmond, VA as a business process analyst and has been working with the company for over 13 years. She enjoys traveling and one of her goals is to fly somewhere every 60-90 days. However, the past two years have been challenging in the world of flight and vacation. Her travel bucket list consists of visiting Hawaii, Paris, Africa, Fiji and Dubai between 2023 and 2025. Shiris also likes to spend her free time with her fianc茅 and friends, as well as tailgating NFL/college football games.

She decided to attend 糖心传媒 Online due to a co-worker, Monica Davies, who attended and recommended the program to her. Monica spoke very highly of the school and said that Shiris would love the programs.

Before attending 糖心传媒 Online, she explained that she never really liked school as a child and when she enrolled at 糖心传媒 she vowed to do her very best. The outcome of that vow landed her a well-deserved spot on the Dean鈥檚 list for the 2021 spring semester. Her favorite thing about the program is the attentiveness of the advisors.

鈥溾�鈥檝e had the best advisors and student success coach. Mrs. Erma was fantastic before retiring, and since that time, Liz Cervantes has been a God-sent blessing.鈥�

On the topic of those interested in attainting their degree, Shiris stated that she, 鈥溾�ould support their decision by encouraging them to enroll in the Business Administration program at 糖心传媒 Online. I have enjoyed the majority of my classes and learned a lot!鈥�

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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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鈥淚 loved my time at 糖心传媒! I enjoyed being able to complete my courses online while still feeling like part of the AU family. 糖心传媒 made continuing my education fit into my busy schedule.鈥� – Jessica Lule, M.Ed., 鈥�21

Jessica is a wife and mother of two daughters while also being an elementary educator for Pittsylvania County Schools. Her driving force to complete her education was her family, and wants to show her daughters that they can accomplish their goals despite life’s 鈥渃urveballs.鈥�

After graduating from Liberty University in 2017, she chose to enroll in 糖心传媒鈥檚 Master of Education program in 2019. She decided to attend 糖心传媒 due to the family atmosphere and resources available for online students, including on-campus support if needed.

Her advice for those wanting to further their education at 糖心传媒 Online is to “Go for it!” You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.鈥� While she just graduated in May, Jessica is already applying what she learned in curriculum and instruction to her own classroom. We love having you be a part of the Cougar family Jessica!

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The best thing you can do before the first day is figuring out how to balance school with your other responsibilities. You likely have more obligations than just school, such as family life and work. Invest in a planner that will allow you to schedule your daily task. Sometimes it can even be helpful to tell the people in your life that you are taking on a new responsibility that requires you to manage your time accordingly. Having a set time for homework and studying goes a long way!

It can also be helpful to establish a sleep schedule. You should wake up ready to tackle the day, however; you won鈥檛 feel refreshed if you don鈥檛 get a good night’s sleep. While college might result in a few late nights, you should still be able to get enough sleep regularly. Instead of staying up late on your break, go to bed at a decent time. It will be much easier to go to bed early during the school year when your body has adjusted accordingly.

Another way to prepare for school is to organize a designated area to study. It might be a desk in your bedroom or a quiet room at your local library. Wherever you decide to do your classes, make sure it is a place where you will not get easily distracted. Completing schoolwork requires hard work and concentration, so avoid areas that are crowded and loud.

Lastly, motivate yourself by remembering why you are going to school. It will guide you through your educational journey when you want to give up. You know why you started college. Maybe it was to show your children they can achieve great things, or perhaps you are ready to advance your career. Whatever your why, don鈥檛 forget it! If necessary, write it down on a sticky note and hang it where you can see it each morning.

Even though going back to school can be a big transition, it is worth doing. The first few days may be difficult, but it will pay off as you walk across the stage!

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鈥淥ne of my favorite things about 糖心传媒 was the family-like atmosphere. I also appreciated the flexible class scheduling and the willingness that everyone provided to ensure your educational successes.鈥�

– Darryl听DuBose, MBA, 鈥�20

Darryl chose to pursue his degree at 糖心传媒 to improve his self-knowledge and marketability. He graduated from 糖心传媒 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is 2018,听then听received his听master鈥檚听in听business听administration with a听concentration in听human听resource听management听in 2020. Darryl鈥檚 time at 糖心传媒 equipped him with 鈥溾�nhanced study and learning habits,鈥� and those habits were used to prepare for higher opportunities.听

Darryl enjoys being a father and grandfather. He is also 20-year veteran of Lynchburg Fire Department where he currently works as a听master听firefighter/paramedic. Before he joined the fire department, he worked as a department director, facilities manager,听team听supervisor and as a high school educator.听

鈥淚f anyone听was on the fence about going back to school, the advice that I would suggest is to be fully dedicated, to be certain you have a solid support system, and to also have a firm handle on your time management skills. These items are key in your success at furthering your education, but without either of them failure could slow or hinder your success in achieving your goals,鈥澨鼶arryl said.听听

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