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Real Student Stories: Emily Delano, Getting a Head Start on College through Dual Enrollment

Emily Delano Age: 17 Clayton State University Why is completing your college degree important to you? Completing my college degree is important to me because I want to be able to support myself in the future and have a secure job.  Why did you choose to take online classes through eCore? I chose online classes through eCore because I wanted to take multiple college classes in high school before I actually started college. I chose online because they are flexible classes that I can easily work in with my high school schedule.  How would you describe the instructors you’ve had in your eCore classes? The instructors are really great. They email you very often and clarify any problems a student may be having through emails or discussion posts. They are all very helpful, supportive, and always have open communication with students.  Besides being a college student, what do you spend your time doing? Besides being a high school and college student, I work at ...

Real Student Stories: Regina Dean, Full-time Mom and College Student

Regina Dean Age: 24 Valdosta State University Why is completing your college degree important to you? Graduating with my degree is important to me because being a nurse is something I have wanted since I was little. Now that I'm a wife and mom I want to make my boys proud of me and do something for myself while helping others. Why did you choose to take online classes through eCore? I am a stay at home mom and enjoy chasing my one year old around all day. Once I start the second half of my bachelor’s degree I will be busy and won't see my little boy much. Online classes mean I get to spend all day with my son and still go to school at night when he's asleep. How would you describe the instructors you’ve had in your eCore classes? My instructors have all been very vocal through online discussions, and interact with the students more than just grading and assigning work, more so than other online classes through other colleges I have attended. Besides be...