Following a dream to the bachelor’s completion program at Georgetown

Amanda finds the online learning she needs to prep for law school and more

Amanda is a student in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. Students in this degree program are able to tailor their learning to align with future pursuits, with options to study business, cybersecurity, the humanities, politics, and more. For Amanda, it’s clear what lies ahead: “After graduation, I plan to apply for law school.”

Working in property management for over 20 years, Amanda has spent decades in a field related to her goal of attending law school. As she took on increasing responsibilities throughout her career, she came to the realization of how important Fair Housing Laws can be. She explains, “My extensive experience in property management has shown me the importance of legal knowledge in this field.”

Given that she’s a working professional, Amanda needs the right online program for her goals so that she can study around her busy schedule. With the Georgetown program on Coursera, she has all of this and more. She shares, “Attending Georgetown University has been a dream of mine since childhood,” and through the online bachelor’s program from Georgetown, she is now following that dream.

Amanda recognizes the support and flexibility she’s enjoying, too. She learns through on-demand lectures she can watch anytime and anywhere, all while being able to connect with instructors and other students for deeper discussions. She emphasizes, “Since I am a working mom, I wouldn’t be able to continue my education without a flexible program like this one.”

Having started the program, Amanda has much to talk about when it comes to her student experience. “I have enjoyed all of my classes,” she says, “but I think my favorite is the Female Rulers from Antiquity to Today course.” While Amanda is most interested in subjects related to her aspirations in law and business, she’s found humanities courses like this to be a very pleasant surprise.

Reflecting on how she’s tailored her journey with Georgetown so far, Amanda points out that as an experienced property manager, she has often dealt with a wide range of business matters. Through her Business & Entrepreneurship concentration, she has the opportunity to gain essential skills in finance, management, and strategic planning to complement her current and future roles.

Ultimately, as a student in an online program, Amanda truly values the high-quality education she continues to receive. “I really do love the instructors. They are kind and supportive and I know I am getting the best education experience in the country.” With the ability to transfer up to 64 of the 120 credits required to graduate, other working professionals with past college or military experience can have the same opportunities as Amanda. Interested learners can request more information today.

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