probably transferring from TESU to Shepherd U. RBA Program

[staceydiane]

I'm in my second term at TESU, and although it's okay, there are very few classes I want to take before my capstone in April.  Since I got my BOG from Pierpont, I researched the RBA Program at Shepherd University (which is down the road from my house.)  I spoke to the RBA advisor today and will get my transcripts together and send everything in.

I know many people want a "check the box" degree, but I also want to learn things while I am in college.  That's why I am considering Shepherd.  The advisor told me I could get an RBA with an Area of Emphasis in Human Services if I wanted, which is cool.  Another thing I like is that the advisor herself has an RBA degree so I was able to get her perspective as a student in that program as well as the administrative perspective.

I would probably get more financial aid (additional state grant) by going to a West Virginia school as an in-state student. (Next week, I'll officially be a WV resident for one year.)  That is a big consideration for me. In addition, Shepherd has some on-campus activities that I would like to be involved in.  I could have the online experience AND the on-campus experience, which I think would be good for me.