60 Seconds with eCore Student, Nalucha Shakalima

Nalucha Shakalima
Age: 22
Albany State University

Why is completing your college degree important to you?
Completing my degree will open up opportunities for me and help me to achieve my dreams in life.

Why did you choose to take online classes through eCore?
I chose to take an eCore online class because it allowed me to have more flexibility with my already demanding nursing school schedule.

How would you describe the instructors you’ve had in your eCore classes?
My instructor has been very organized, structured, helpful and professional.

Besides being a college student, what do you spend your time doing?
Working out, reading, volunteering, relaxing and meeting new people.

How and when do you make time to spend on your school work?
I set aside certain hours of my day to complete assignments for both my online and non-online classes. It ranges during the day to the night time.

What has been the best thing about your eCore experience?
The flexibility, my instructor, and interaction with classmates.

What would you say to someone who is considering taking their first online class through eCore?
Always read your syllabus to know when your assignments are due so you can stay on top of your work.

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