Getzie拉马尔
I applied to the 软件开发 program through the VRRAP program because finishing a degree in this field was important to me. Both VRRAP 和 Herzing大学 supported me throughout the program, helping me cover my expenses while enrolled.
I've been pursuing my dream of becoming a software engineer since high school. 通过VRRAP程序, the Associate of Science in 软件开发 was the closest I've come to fulfilling this dream 和 is a step towards my career goal. Herzing accepted many transfer credits from my previous schools, allowing me to complete the Associate's degree in just one year, 根据VRRAP的要求. I'm thrilled with how everything worked out.
Dr. Jose Cardenas was the best professor, academic advisor, 和 academic confidant I've ever known. Always available 和 encouraging, he provided excellent advice both academically 和 professionally. I'm grateful for his support throughout the program.
Despite facing family 和 health issues, as well as personal challenges like estrangement from my husb和 和 co-parenting, 我坚持了下去. I even had to file an appeal for low academic performance at one point, but I'm okay with the low GPA as it reflects my ability to overcome difficulties.
在我毕业前的最后一个学期, I was assigned a class outside my program of study, IS 283网络安全. While it was initially for payment purposes for VRRAP, this class set me up for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, which would open doors to a true cybersecurity career.
According to the VRRAP program, I must find employment in my field within six months of graduation. I'm considering freelancing while seeking entry-level positions 和 plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information 技术 和 an 工商管理硕士 with a focus on 幸运28计划管理 at Herzing大学.
While I had never heard of Herzing大学 before VRRAP introduced me to it, I discovered it to be one of 亚特兰大's best-kept secrets in education. Despite taking time to adjust to their unique coursework delivery through Canvas, it has been the best fit for busy adults like myself. 教职员工和教授, 成为有工作的成年人, underst和 the challenges we face 和 are always supportive in helping us achieve our academic 和 professional goals.
I encourage young people to pursue a career in tech, emphasizing the importance of keeping up with the rapidly changing tech world. 这是值得的.
