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Lucas Glick admits that he wasn't the best student in high school but that didn't stop him from pursuing his dream of earning a degree. He started by taking online courses through the community college and, thanks to ASU's earned admission program, he was able to explore first-year college courses and only pay if he passed the course. This allowed him to boost his GPA and set him up for success. Now, Lucas is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in global studies! Question: Why did you choose ASU Online? Answer: I chose ASU Online because I wanted to go for the next step in my academic career, which was transitioning from community college to a university. Through my research at the time, ASU stood out for its success in online learning, which was imperative for me as changing situations with my family required me to be close to home to help out my father. Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: Get it done, even if it means sacrificing things you enjoy doing in your free time, like hanging out with friends or watching sports/shows. For me, I spent a lot of nights staying up late and then waking up four hours later to go to work just so I could get assignments done efficiently. Even more importantly, finish strong, because you owe it to yourself for getting this far. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: I plan to apply for a master’s in sport management. Ideally, I would like to work as an international/community relations coordinator with a sports club/franchise. I’m also expecting to become a father to a baby boy towards the end of August, so there will be a lot of diaper changing as well. https://lnkd.in/gKTKBpHU @asuthecollege #100KDigitalDevils #ASUgrad #ClassOf2024 #OnlineStudent #OnlineLearning #graduate #EducationAccess

When she was younger, Sierra Boyd didn't think that college would be in the cards for her but fast forward to 2024, and she's graduating with her Bachelor of Science in speech and hearing science, a degree she started while enlisted in the United States Air Force. Sierra says that she is thankful for the help she received along the way, particularly the support she found in ASU’s Yellow Ribbon Program, which is designed to help eligible nonresident students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch33) cover differences between resident and nonresident tuition. Question: Why did you choose ASU Online? Answer: I wanted to find an online speech and hearing science undergraduate program but wanted to make sure the school I chose had an excellent reputation. I quickly found that ASU has one of the best online schools in the country, especially for my program. Q: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at ASU Online? A: Clinical Associate Professor Indigo Young taught me to think critically and objectively when approaching anything in the SLP field. She prioritized evidence-based practice but also kept us open-minded because new evidence is always being discovered that may change the way the field operates. Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: Even if you are going to school online, try to make connections with other students and faculty members. You can do this through joining clubs, study groups, attending events, getting involved in research, etc. I have learned so many valuable things about the SLP field that I would not have discovered without making these connections. It has helped me better prepare for my future career. https://lnkd.in/g-Sm9SYY #100KDigitalDevils #AirForce #veteran #graduation

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Chris Hoshnic lives in Sweetwater, Arizona on the Navajo Nation and is a heritage speaker of Diné Bizaad. After enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts in English through ASU Online, Chris discovered a new way to approach language: through poetry. For his community engagement and academic achievements, Chris is The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Medalist in English for spring 2024. He has earned several additional honors for his language work, including the 2023 Hayden’s Ferry Review Indigenous Poetry Prize and the 2023 UC Berkeley ARC Poetry and the Senses Undergraduate Fellowship. Question: What was your “aha” moment, when you realized you wanted to study in your field? Answer: Moving into the academic space, I believed I would end up in law school or work in marketing after I graduated. I also initially believed I understood my heritage language, Diné Bizaad, in its entirety — that there was no need for further education on my part for my language. When I found out Diné Bizaad was an option for my “second language” for my degree requirements, I figured I just saved myself time and money. Luckily, I “failed” the test and had to take up French. The process of learning French has re-calibrated my brain to examine how I’m learning and how the same practices must be applied to Diné Bizaad. This was something I wanted to emphasize, change and challenge as our language is far more complex than most. Thus, the approach must be different. I discovered, through a conversation with (Regents Professor of English) Alberto Ríos, that the way to do this was through the power of poetry — and so I did that! Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: Think “in relation.” [Professor] Natalie Diaz always referred to others outside herself this way. Instead of asking what does this mean for me, I now ask myself what is this in relation to me. This places the object or situation alongside myself as opposed to behind, before me or above me. It helps to reframe hierarchy and re-establish your relationship to things you cannot control towards things you can. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: I’m going to attend Institute of American Indian Arts for an MFA in Poetry, but I’m still not counting law school out. Congratulations Chris. https://lnkd.in/g7JWZyk5 #100KDigitalDevils #ASUgrad #EducationAccess #OnlineLearning

How do you connect ballet to neuroscience? For Redding, California, native Trinity Anne Peek, it was easy. “I started researching more about the brain and its relation to the body and overall health. I had been interested in neuroscience in the past, but I knew it would be a struggle for me to study at a traditional university in correlation with dance.” This spring, she will receive her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience! Question: Why did you choose ASU Online? Answer: I currently have many interests in demanding and difficult fields of study. ASU Online has enabled me to study a rigorous subject I desire while also having the ability to make a living and train long days as an athlete. My days often start at 4 a.m. and end at about 9 p.m. I was able to pursue my education because it is flexible, online and I am able to study wherever I am. I have been able to balance the best of all my worlds without cutting corners or having to fall short of expectations. Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: Someone once told me, “Education is the one investment we often try to get the least out of.” This was such a powerful sentence for me throughout my college experience. It is inevitable to have off days and feel overwhelmed, stressed or straight-up bored with the work that college assigns. Especially in an online format, it is easy to drift off and lose the dedication that is required to succeed. My advice would be to remember that it is a privilege to learn and you will never regret taking the time to understand the world around you. Everyone has a different journey, and no one knows where life is going to take us, so make the most out of what is in front of you. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: This summer, I will be going on tour with a group to China to perform classical ballet in several cities and theaters across the country. When I return to the United States, I plan to seek out new opportunities in both the dance world and the medical field for clinical experience. I am ultimately interested in becoming a physician assistant and also gravitate towards the ideologies of holistic medicine. My hope is to gain further experience in related areas but will be open to opportunities that present themselves. Congratulations! https://lnkd.in/gwuugbT9 #100KDigitalDevils #ASUgrad #OnlineLearning #neuroscience #science #STEM #WomenInSTEM #OnlineStudent #ASUOnline #StudentSuccess #EducationAccess

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Adrienne Keller started her path toward a degree in 1994. 30 years later, Adrienne can now call herself a Sun Devil alumna. As with many students, Adrienne thought she was too old to go back. She got married, then divorced in her 30s. By then she already believed she was too old to study her true passion and complete a degree, including graduate studies, in art history. So, life took a bit of a detour. She became an orthopedic surgical veterinary technician. In her 40's, she traveled the world, including riding a bike across France and Germany, rejuvenating her desire to study art. Fast forward to 2024, and with the help of the Starbucks College Achievement plan that covers the cost of tuition for Starbucks partners (employees), Adrienne is finally achieving her goal. Question: Why did you choose ASU Online? Answer: Since the pandemic was an issue at the time of my application, compounded by anxiety about being a mature student, attending college online seemed ideal, and ASU has a reputation as a leading school online and on campus. The art history program was comparable to other on-campus schools, but I could have the flexibility and security of tackling this new chapter at my own pace. I honestly do not think I could be this successful if it weren't for ASU Online. Q: What was your favorite spot for power studying? A: I have only had one study spot, right here at my desk since day one! Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: My immediate plans are to obtain a summer internship in a museum's curation department and begin an amazing art history graduate program in the fall at City University of New York’s Hunter College to earn my MA. https://lnkd.in/g9kJwNk9 #100KDigitalDevils #OnlineLearning #ToBeInCollege #ClassOf2024 #graduate #ASUgrad #EducationAccess

As part of our #100KDigitalDevils, we wanted to share some stories from our alumni. Meet Andrea LaRosa, a current Californian and proud Sun Devil. In 2008, Andrea earned her liberal arts degree with honors, as one of the first graduates from ASU’s online degree programs offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Currently, Andrea is a coach, podcast host and author, and she continues to evolve as an entrepreneur. Question: How has your ASU degree helped you in life or your career? Answer: Following my time at ASU, I pursued and completed two master's degrees. The versatility of my bachelor's degree and the esteemed reputation of ASU played pivotal roles in my acceptance into these advanced programs. In every job interview, the mention of ASU was met with recognition and respect, signaling the university's strong standing. ""Oh ASU, that's a great school"" was a common refrain, underscoring how the institution's prestige facilitated opportunities for me. Graduating with honors not only highlighted my academic achievements but also empowered me to seize the opportunities that ASU's reputation had unlocked. Q: Was getting a degree online worth it? And why? A: The availability of an online study option was pivotal in my academic journey; without it, completing my degree might not have been possible. The flexibility to study at my own pace was a game changer, allowing me to learn in a way that best suited me. The fact that my degree would be recognized simply as an ASU liberal arts degree removed any concerns about the potential stigma associated with online programs. This setup liberated me from the embarrassment of struggling in a traditional classroom environment. Earning this degree stands as one of my proudest achievements. For more from Andrea, click the link below. Arizona State University Alumni ASU California Center The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University #100KDigitalDevils #OnlineLearning #OnlineStudent #AlumniStories https://lnkd.in/g7zchpid