I'm a student from Nigeria, and I'd say UoPeople educational system is something I really enjoy. The peer-to-peer system is quite nice, and is primarily meant for learning and not grading as the instructor goes through the grades and re-awards unfair grades. The communication and the instructor-student relationship for me, is commendable. They also embrace self learning which is even more effective when done properly. Even if there are lapses, they'll get better with time.
University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online Degree Programs
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#442The University of the People is an innovative school where you can meet and talk to students from all over the world. The faculty is of high caliber as well.
I wouldn't called the school "innovative." It's fairly unique in higher ed, but definitely not innovative. The pedagogical approaches it uses have been around for decades in most cases.
And the faculty can be hit-or-miss. Some are awesome, some of okay. A few are just awful.
Personally, I had an instructor for Java who had difficulty managing different JDKs one a single machine. If I, as a student new to Java, can figure it out, I absolutely expect my instructor to know how to do so. Granted, this particular instructor was a "standout" in the negative sense. Most have been okay.
Fortunately, instructors are mostly inconsequential as there's very little interaction with them.
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#443my experience so far has been nothing but pleasant, great quality content in their courses (majors), I'm currently in my first years in my third term in June, i have learned about python like I haven't gone into the programming in any depth before, I joined uopeople in a computer science degree (BSc). plagiarism is a big NO in this wonderful university and so is creating. more about me, I am Nadine lynch, and I am so…
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#444Let's be honest about schools like UofP and WGU. They exist to provide a cheap and easy way for experienced professionals to get that piece of paper to bypass a HR checkbox, nothing more. If you are serious about learning, look elsewhere.
I somewhat agree. I don't think UoPeople and WGU were individually founded for this purpose. But, I think they were made necessary by cultural forces which necessitate "that piece of paper to bypass an HR checkbox."
> If you are serious about learning, look elsewhere.
This is unfair though. You can still acquire a decent education through the school. Depending on your goals, it might be better to look elsewhere.
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#445I can confidently say that, UoPeople has really helped me a lot in so many ways. Before, I did not understand what academic integrity was but with the help of the online education strategy that I took, has given me an indept understanding of why you need to provide a source. Time management was a problem for me because I did not have the knowledge of how to manage my time effectively. I have also come to understand different cultures from different countries. I have also made some friends through this school. To me, this school is a life changer.
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#446Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'll just add that many UoPeople students in the US transfer to WGU to complete their bachelor's degree. (WGU is regionally accredited, so it carried more weight. And it accepts UoPeople credits.)
That's good to know. I applied for WGU a few years back but they didn't accept my application (not sure if it's because of my poor grades from an early attempt at community college a few years before that or if I bombed the application essay - or both). If UoPeople's a bit more lenient about my past mistakes, then it seems like UoPeople→WGU would be a viable approach. Or maybe I should just re-apply to WGU?
If you choose UoPeople to WGU, here's how it'd go.
UoPeople requires a high school diploma equivalent and English proficiency. If you meet that, you're golden.
The school uses a process they called "foundations" in which you take basic college-level courses to demonstrate the ability to complete them. If you maintain a decent GPA in those courses, you are granted "degree seeking status." So, essentially, you meet the minimum requirements and then earn your way into the program.
You will not need to submit your previous transcripts when you apply. However, I would recommend submitting them later and transferring any credits your can. No sense in repeating what you've already studied.
Even if you do submit your transcripts when you apply, I seriously doubt it would hurt your chances. The school is very big on "access to higher education," so denying you would run counter to that.
You could also try reapplying to WGU. If you struggled in community college, WGU might not work for you--yet. Then again, UoPeople might not either. If you feel like you've grown since then, developed better study and time management skills, then give either a shot.
Another option is that some universities offer "academic forgiveness."[0] It's basically a way to help students recover from a rough start.
[0] This is an example, but if you search for the term you'll find many schools with similar programs. https://www.tulsacc.edu/student-resources/student-records/ac...
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#447Earlier quoted context omitted.
This gives more ammunition to my hot take that degrees from elite universities don't teach you anything special.
Most university classes on Algorithms, is simply to build a Binary Search Tree. Or maybe a Red Black Tree, for the more advanced courses. The concept is easy enough. The challenge may lie in the part where you must write the code in an unfamiliar language to yourself, like C++, which has its own pitfalls in trying to understand how pointers work, and to code it out, while not destroying your program. Recall that the…
I think we're talking about different classes. Computer science 102 traditionally teaches data structures and algorithms coding. Analysis of algorithms teaches the mathematical techniques for evaluating algorithms by their time and space efficiency.
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#448My experiment with university of the people is very well, I think it's good idea, online learning.
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#449My experience at UoPeople has been great. The courses are up to date and relevant in today's world. I remembered when my friend who is also studying Business Administration at a local university in my country looked at my school notes, she was surprised at how she did not know most of the things I had learned. This showed me that UoPeople offers quality education while there are still universities offering students outdated information.
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#450Sometimes I read some heated comments / discussions on online degree programs. Is it good? Is it better or worse than traditional education? The answer is very simple: it depends on the student!
I am a student at UoPeople. I’m already in my early 40s and I earned my bachelor degree in business roughly 20 years ago. I’ve built a solid and international professional career and I am a new father.
I really wanted to pursue a new degree in computer science and I am so glad that I found UoPeople. It suited me perfectly.
I have to say, though, that online education is not for everyone. It requires a few qualities that not everyone has (or wants to develop): discipline and self-motivation.
UoPeople is excellent in my opinion, and from my perspective. It is an accredited American university that has academic partnerships with some of the most prestigious universities on the planet. It is tuition free. It allows students to have a flexible schedule. It sounded just like music to my ears.
If you are a curious self-motivated person that is willing to accept the level of discipline that such commitment requires, I have to say: you will have a rewarding experience.