BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY STAYS C THIS IS COURTNEY’S STORY I’m finishing my bachelor’s degree in Professional Psychology at Bellevue University and it has been an amazing experience. In 2015, I lost my first daughter at four months of age. After witnessing first-hand the adversities families face when having a child who has medical challenges, I felt led to help others. In my 31 years I have overcome many obstacles but losing a child was the hardest. I feel I can relate to those who are fighting for the things their loved ones need to survive on a professional and personal level. I chose a degree in Professional Psychology because it puts me on the path to become a medical social worker. In order to help others in crisis situations, I need to understand how experiences throughout a person’s life affect who they are today. I actually graduated from Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN, where I met a lady named Billie Jo Norton. Billie is an academic specialist for Bellevue University stationed at Pellissippi
State CC. After talking with her about my goals and my struggle with being a full-time mom, fighting for my daughter’s healthcare and trying to reach my academic goals, she told me about Bellevue University’s accelerated online cohorts. I found that the programs fit perfectly with my complex schedule. I also took the time to research Bellevue University’s accreditation and was very impressed by all that they offer. Having all of my credits transfer was a huge plus. I was beyond excited and thankful that all of the hard work I invested in my associate degree would be counted toward my bachelor’s degree. As a non-traditional student and a full-time mother, this meant so much to me. Surround yourself with people who will motivate and push you. I have learned that the company you keep truly impacts your present and future. Staying engaged in my community through church and community activities has helped keep me focused, too.
THIS IS DEBBIE’ S STORY I recently earned my bachelor’s degree in Management of Human Resources from Bellevue University. I have been in management for 27 years. I dealt with some human resource tasks as a manager, especially recruiting. Working with our corporate office, on other human resource issues, I always thought it was very interesting but my role wasn’t specified for HR, and neither was my associate degree. I decided to earn my bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, and I was looking for an online university that would accept all of my credits so I could smoothly transfer the associate degree I earned at Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska). As a widowed single mom, I was working two jobs and raising my two boys. Bellevue University was the
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perfect fit for my continued education – they made earning my degree online very flexible with my schedule. Everyone at Bellevue University made my transition very smooth from start to finish. My interest after going through the Management of Human Resources program is in compensation and benefits. I love helping people and want to see people succeed at their jobs and human resources is a good fit for me. This was the best decision I have ever made. I got through it thanks to a really good friend of mine for pushing me, support from my family, and my faith in God and a lot of praying. My advice for those who are afraid to go back to school – don’t be! In the end, you will be rewarded for your hard work and education. “There is no place like hope.”
