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Student Perspectives

At University of Phoenix, our students frequently share their appreciation for our innovative approach to education. Time and time again, they commend our flexible scheduling, small class sizes and qualified faculty members who have real-world work experience. They tell us University of Phoenix has enabled them to build teamwork skills and apply what they’ve learned to their workplaces. Many share their stories of earning their degrees while earning their livings and achieving their goals. Below is a sampling of University of Phoenix student perspectives. We hope you enjoy reading them.

“I like that there is diversity in the classes at University of Phoenix. I’m learning with people of all ages and various backgrounds. I’m making friends with people I would never have met otherwise and I’m learning a lot from them.”
—Jennifer Kahtz, Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

“I chose a University of Phoenix online program because it fit my hectic military schedule. I’m always on the go with the Air Force, but wherever I went, I could find a computer and go to class.”
—Jerry Blake, Bachelor of Science in Business/Management

“The teachers have been excellent. I have successfully applied what I learn from each class at my workplace.”
—Jody Calderon, Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing

“My University of Phoenix education has improved my leadership, communication and critical thinking skills. It’s given me the ability to recognize when changes need to be made and the knowledge to make those changes.”
—Monica Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

“My classmates were all very goal oriented, and working with a group helped me. It improved my communication skills and my understanding of the people I work with.”
—Nassim Sana, Master of Science in Counseling/Community Counseling

“What I have learned in my classes, I am already using in my job. It’s made me more knowledgeable on important subjects such as international business, cultural diversity, quality control, project management and information technology.”
—Brandi Burg, Associate of Arts in Business

“Faculty members at University of Phoenix have academic credentials but they also can give you the benefit of experience. We still read the right books and study the right things but we’re taught by people who make what you’re learning extremely relevant.”
—Mike Casey, Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership