Western Governors University (2024)

Team,

One of the most common conflicts that the mods see on this sub is the frustration Accelerators and non-accelerators have with each other. While both kinds of students are moving towards their degrees, they each have very different approaches and goals.

To help with this, I have created a subreddit that is focused on accelerators. This is simply the first step, and that sub currently has very little structure. But while all of that is coming, I see no reason to not allow users to explore the space and kick the virtual tires.

One last note, acceleration is NOT the same as cheating. The new sub will focus on legitimate ways to accelerate and will not tolerate cheaters or those who cater to cheaters. I think most of the rules on this sub will migrate to the new sub with the possible exception of #6, but I have an idea as to how #6 could be made more helpful to new students.

Finally, since we don't have any traffic on the sub yet, I will ask here for help with moderation duties on the new sub. If you think you want to help BUILD something, let me know. If your focus is on rules, removals, and bans, you may want to wait until the sub has been built. I need collaborators, not enforcers.

/wgu_accelerators

-Cheers!

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Newer student here, started my first term this April. I'm trying to get my B.S. done in 2 years. So far I'm on pace for that with 25% done. But the last month or so it's felt like such a drag.

Study/read/study/read, take the PA, take the OA, pass (hopefully), get the perfunctory congratulations email from your mentor and then onto the next. And so on.

I know the point of online school is being able to do it from your house without the need to go anywhere or have much interaction with anyone else. But dang sometimes it would be nice to have something to break up the monotony.

Not bad for a dude level 40 with a wife and kids and a full time job in IT.

Hey, I don't know if anyone is in this situation, but If you got the online access scholarship email saying they will consider you further but haven't said anything else for a while, like a week or so... email them back asking for an update.

I was waiting for the following email, and I just emailed them asking for an update. They said I was qualified and would get tracking information in the next week or two, but an hour later, I got an email saying the package was out for delivery that day and was in transit for a week before that.

It requires a signature, so I would have missed it if I had yet to receive the email that day. (I wasn't home)

if anyone is wondering how to apply for this, the link is here

And no, it doesn't affect whether you get other scholarships because it isn't monetary

edit: I spelled scholarship wrong in the title. I'm sorry it's 8 am

I see a lot of negative stories so I just wanted to levitate some peoples anxiety. I had my meeting call with my mentor and I absolutely love her. She is super sweet and helps me laugh through my anxiety.

If you get a sh*tty mentor... ask for a new one.

Anyone else. Please leave your stories good or bad with your mentor. I love the drama.

Just survived the Ethics in Technology rollercoaster, folks! 🎢 Buckle up for some thrilling insights and tips!

First off, the reading material is about as exciting as watching paint dry. 🥱 But fear not! They try to spice it up with real-life examples. Pro tip: Take breaks between chapters to avoid turning into a philosophy zombie. 🧟‍♂️

The chapter quizzes are actually useful (shocker, I know). They're like mini-boss battles before the final showdown. 🎮

Now, the practice assessment is your secret weapon. I attacked that thing like it owed me money. 💰 Reviewed it 10-11 times and it paid off big time!

Quizlets are your best friend here. I played those matching games like my life depended on it. It's like Tinder, but for ethics terms. Swipe right on knowledge!📚
Quizlet 1Quizlet 2

Key things to remember:

• Know your moral philosophies (it's like a superhero lineup, but with less spandex)
• Master the CIA triad (not the spy agency, unfortunately)
• Pay attention to AI/ML stuff (it's not just about robots taking over... yet)

Overall, it took me 12 hours over 3 days. Could be faster if you're not juggling family, work, and a sudden urge to binge-watch cat videos.

😺Good luck! May the moral force be with you! 🚀

When I tell people I’m attending college and working full time I struggle to figure out if I’m considered a full time student or part time.

What would you consider full time what is the threshold between part time and full time. How many CU’s or classes and why

Mane, I’ve been procrastinating for months. But anyways I finally did it! I actually didn’t start studying until 3 days ago but I was enrolled in this class for months smh lol

Straight to the point.

Started with Jason Dion Practice test all 6 and took it multiple times.

When I would drive to work or during work I would listen to over and over again https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzkjYR3xN1V9nlcECuygEZVlS4rj5qaf&si=6WS3ZNLYnIwc8l7A

Then I also did 100 questions of https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhIdV9HZmF2aUNwYXp2bWVQSGFOMEV6aTN6QXxBQ3Jtc0ttbDRRRUhpVWVtSjV3ZXFWZFNRZ3Y1bFJUSTAyUnZma3Qyc1U4RmN3cmoxRTZ4UEkxQ0hvTGFDb080OXZpWkRfRE9LQnJSWEExZlNfWXZTM3NTTmZlR1dUS2FtUGlZdUtEUU9NcGx3VW1yYXZTNm80QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshmadakor.tech%2Fitil&v=h3vxIm4UaKI

Also I found this Github on Reddit but I can’t find which post it was so thank you to whoever made this!! https://d12.github.io/itil-quiz/game.html

Goodluck !!

Log in keeps saying I'm locked out because of multiple failed log in attempts. I've reset my password twice with no change.

Issues for anyone else?

I just graduated from WGU and went to the commencement in salt lake. My new manager at work graduated from WGU a few months ago but wasn’t able to make the commencement. I was so caught up in the craziness during the commencement that I forgot to get her some merch or something to congratulate her for her graduation since she wasn’t able to come. :(

The online merch store doesn’t have many options. Any ideas of something I can get her to congratulate her?

Hello everyone. First, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who posts in here about their successes and shortcomings with this programming. Overall, it was one of the deciding factors for me when it came to following through on enrollment.

I already have CompTIA Sec +, and I am starting the program 9/1 and I'm looking for other people on the same journey who are interested in studying together, and working as accountability partners. If anyone is interested, please feel free to reach out.

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together"