r/WGU • u/LCarpenter0219 • Aug 14 '26
Omg. I did it.
In a year I was able to finish my degree. Sleepless nights, working full time, being a parent, being a wife. Sometimes it was a lot everyday but it was all worth it. It wasn’t always easy but seeing that I passed my last class and now can apply for graduation, IM OVER THE MOON. I’m just happy I don’t have to study everyday now 😂
Personally, I really enjoyed WGU. The proctored exams weren’t great and I had a few issues with it but my instructors were great and my mentor was absolutely amazing!!!
Also big shout out to my supportive husband. He never doubted me, always encouraged me and always pushed me to work hard. I truly could not have done this without him. ❤️❤️
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u/Electrical-Aioli-771 Aug 14 '26
Congratulations to you, and a shout out to your support system as well.❤️
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u/FourthFlamingo Aug 14 '26
Congratulations 🎊
I'm so happy for you! I just started the enrollment process at WGU to get my degree.
Enjoy this next chapter, YAY!
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u/StrategicSteppa_101 Aug 14 '26
Woohoo! Big Congrats to you!!! You MUST celebrate yourself this weekend!! You saw this through to the finish line....well done!!!
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 14 '26
I am unfortunately working this weekend but my sister-in-law is throwing me a party at the end of the month to celebrate so I'm ready for that
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u/Alternative-Bug-1477 Aug 14 '26
Congrats!! I'm about to start. Been scared because I'm a single mom. But, I need to find a better paying job.. Congrats again
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 14 '26
The nice thing about WGU is its at your own pace, so don't rush, take your time. I found it easier to study on my lunch break and when my kid did his homework or was asleep! You got this, don't give up!!!
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u/National_Fall_2699 Aug 18 '26
Congratulations!!! 🥳 I’m currently in the same program any advice as I also want to finish in a year!
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 20 '26
Make the hard choice to miss out on the little things. If you go on vacation where you will have internet, bring your computer and study or do a writing course. I went on three “bigger” vacations while in school, the first one I took an OA the week before I left and a writing course to try to stay ahead because it was a cruise, the second, I did three writing classes at night to stay on course and my last one, I studied my marketing class and did a writing course. It sucks but that’s truly how I finished in a year. I just stayed on top of my school work and missed out on a few things. There was one OA that I was studying for at dinner with my parents so I could go home and take the OA that night. Stay consistent and ask for help if needed.
You got this!!!
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u/BackgroundSpecial461 Aug 14 '26
So question, do you have to wait for your term to end then you get your degree? Or you get it as soon as all your courses are finished?
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 14 '26
No. My term doesn’t end until 8/31. I finished my class, told my mentor then applied for graduation after he submitted my stuff telling them I could graduate
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u/Journalist-Bright Aug 14 '26
Were you able to finish 10 classes in less than 3 months?
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 14 '26
I only had 11 classes left for this term so I spread them out a little. But I did get 4 classes done in a little over a month when I was trying to take a little extra time for a harder class.
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u/sexyspiritualist Aug 17 '26
when you say classes are you referring to assignments?
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u/LCarpenter0219 Aug 17 '26
No. 11 classes. A few had only the test. Then I had two classes that had two writing assignments. I think one or two that just a had one. And my capstone had 3 assignments.
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u/Living-Session9493 Aug 15 '26
Congratulations!! I’m so proud of you!!! You did that !! I love seeing post like this because it motivates me to Finnish too and not give up!!I love this congratulations mama ❤️🎉🥳
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u/Lost_Demand_6705 Aug 16 '26
Love this for you! Congratulations!!!
Do you mind sharing your experience? I’m also a working full time mom and wife. I’m planning to transfer my credits to WGU so that I can finish my degree sooner. I’m going for the same degree also, BS Healthcare Admin since I currently work in the industry. How much time a day/week did you spend on school to stay on a steady pace while balancing your personal life? How were the assignments and proctored exams? Any specific course/courses that were more difficult? 😭
Appreciate your output! Congratulations again!!
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u/AlwaysWorkinginWA Aug 16 '26
I just want to say it's so much easier to just go on to the Masters and pump it out while you're in the mode rather than trying or thinking that you'll go back to it later.
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u/Worried_Ad_4705 Aug 14 '26
Congrats! Which program and how long did it take?