# Life as a Phoenix Experience what it’s like to be a Phoenix with The College Tour, as seen on Amazon Prime. This series showcases students and alumni nationwide who pursued their educational goals through University of Phoenix while balancing school, work and life. ## College Tour Intro × 1 00:00:07,424 --> 00:00:09,342 I'd like to introduce you to someone 2 00:00:09,342 --> 00:00:12,804 who is the embodiment of what it means to be a Phenix. 3 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:13,722 Meet Dr. 4 00:00:13,722 --> 00:00:18,351 Rose Lorenzo, a three time graduate who used her doctorate research 5 00:00:18,518 --> 00:00:21,646 to start a business. Like most students, Dr. 6 00:00:21,646 --> 00:00:25,108 Lorenzo didn't let her life get in the way of her education. 7 00:00:25,275 --> 00:00:27,819 And now she has a pretty fascinating story to tell. 8 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:29,612 Take it away, Rose. 9 00:00:33,908 --> 00:00:35,785 Thanks for the introduction, Alex. 10 00:00:35,785 --> 00:00:36,911 Hi, everybody. 11 00:00:36,911 --> 00:00:39,456 I started my college degree right out of high school. 12 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:42,834 But then life happened and I had to place everything on hold. 13 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:46,421 But when my youngest daughter decided to go to college, I decided 14 00:00:46,421 --> 00:00:49,716 it was time to return to school and finish what I had started. 15 00:00:49,966 --> 00:00:53,261 Many years ago, I chose the University of Phenix 16 00:00:53,261 --> 00:00:57,015 because they offered the flexibility to work full time and attend school. 17 00:00:57,640 --> 00:01:01,686 As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life. 18 00:01:02,103 --> 00:01:06,816 That flexibility allowed me to earn my bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. 19 00:01:07,776 --> 00:01:09,819 Throughout my journey at university of Phenix, 20 00:01:09,819 --> 00:01:13,907 I encountered an amazing population of students driven to achieve their goals. 21 00:01:14,491 --> 00:01:17,619 Because I received all of my degrees from the University of Phenix, 22 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:22,791 I interacted with students from education to technology and everything in between. 23 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:26,544 Most were working professionals from various industries. 24 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:30,423 During my doctoral program, I met three like minded classmates 25 00:01:30,423 --> 00:01:34,844 that completely changed my career path through our combined research. 26 00:01:34,886 --> 00:01:36,846 We started Hackathon JR, 27 00:01:36,846 --> 00:01:40,725 a nonprofit organization that teaches children how to code and problem 28 00:01:40,725 --> 00:01:44,896 solving with technology, with the mission to improve emotional intelligence 29 00:01:45,188 --> 00:01:49,150 through communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. 30 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:54,364 The scenic Community University of Phenix fosters help to make our dream a reality. 31 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:57,408 The University of Phenix is designed for busy adults 32 00:01:57,826 --> 00:02:01,204 because the education not only helps you learn skills for a job, 33 00:02:01,538 --> 00:02:04,916 but also creates a connection with like minded individuals 34 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:08,378 that can propel you to the next level in your career. 35 00:02:08,378 --> 00:02:09,671 And life. 36 00:02:09,671 --> 00:02:13,925 The online environment at University of Phenix gave me the opportunity to meet 37 00:02:13,925 --> 00:02:18,221 nontraditional adult students like me and build a professional network. 38 00:02:18,847 --> 00:02:22,225 University of Phenix also contributed to my professional growth 39 00:02:22,433 --> 00:02:26,229 by giving me confidence to write a book and start Ice Flow Academy, 40 00:02:26,437 --> 00:02:29,899 a charter high school that focuses on entrepreneurship in STEM. 41 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:33,194 That's my story. Back to you. Alex. 42 00:02:39,826 --> 00:02:41,828 What an amazing story. 43 00:02:41,828 --> 00:02:47,542 Like Rose, many help students juggle work life and family while going to school. 44 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:50,837 But what defines them is the grit and determination 45 00:02:51,045 --> 00:02:54,549 to face life's responsibilities head on and succeed. 46 00:02:54,966 --> 00:02:57,594 From business owners to role model parents, 47 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:00,638 it's awesome to see where their degrees can take them. 48 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:01,431 Thanks, Rose. AlumnA Dr. Rose Lorenzo ### ((edu.school)) that fits you University of Phoenix was designed for busy adults like Rose. That's why we offer the flexibility to do class on your time — from anywhere — and learn and connect with our community of students like you. [Find your program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) "As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life." **Dr. Rose Lorenzo**BSCJA 2014 | MBA 2016 | DM 2020 Alumna Devon Moody-Graham ### Online, but never alone Devon had access to a vast community of support — from academic counselors and faculty to fellow students and a network of 50 alumni chapters nationwide. As a Phoenix, you can too. [Dive into student resources](/student-resources.html) ## College Tour Intro × "The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers." **Devon Moody-Graham**MBA 2006 × Alumna Dr. Rose Lorenzo ### School that fits you University of Phoenix was designed for busy adults like Rose. That's why we offer the flexibility to do class on your time — from anywhere — and learn and connect with our community of students like you. [Find your program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) "As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life." **Dr. Rose Lorenzo**BSCJA 2014 | MBA 2016 | DM 2020 × Alumna Devon Moody-Graham ## Online, but never alone Devon had access to a vast community of support — from academic counselors and faculty to fellow students and a network of 50 alumni chapters nationwide. As a Phoenix, you can too. [Dive into student resources](/student-orientation) "The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers." **Devon Moody-Graham**BSCJA 2014 | MBA 2016 | DM 2020 ## Dedicated support Alumnus Jahmar Robinson ### 1:1 student support Jahmar had a support team available up to 14 hours a day, five days a week. Our academic counselors are with you every step of the way and have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[[1](#disclosure)] [Browse student services](/student-resources.html) ## College Tour Intro × [1]Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents) "I knew I needed a university who would have my back, the way my family always does." **Jahmar Robinson**BSCPSS 2021 ## College Tour Intro × Alumna Shammai Terry ### Career services — for life For Shammai, career growth is a top priority. That's why we provide students with a lifetime of personalized career support, from 1:1 guidance and resume help to interview skills and more. [View career services](/career-services.html) "My advisor empowered me to understand my dreams and go achieve them." **Shammai Terry**AACJ 2009 | BSB 2018 | MBA 2020 | Future DM Alumnus TomÁs León ### Faculty with real-world experience With an average of over 28+ years of experience, our faculty are collaborative, strategic partners in learning and skilled in encouraging, challenging and inspiring adult students like Tomás. [Meet our faculty](/about/faculty.html) ## College Tour Intro × "University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students." **Tomás León**MBA 2000 ## Dedicated support × Alumnus Jahmar Robinson ### 1:1 student support Jahmar had a support team available up to 20 hours a day, five days a week. Our academic counselors are with you every step of the way and have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.* [Browse student services](/student-resources.html) * Citation for 90%: Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents) "I knew I needed a university who would have my back, the way my family always does." **Jahmar Robinson**BSCPSS 2021 × Alumna Shammai Terry ### Career services — for life For Shammai, career growth is a top priority. That's why we provide students with a lifetime of personalized career support, from 1:1 guidance and resume help to interview skills and more. [View career services](/career-services.html) "My advisor empowered me to understand my dreams and go achieve them." **Shammai Terry**AACJ 2009 | BSB 2018 | MBA 2020 | Future DM × Alumnus TomÁs León ### Faculty with real-world experience With an average of over 26 years of experience, our faculty are collaborative, strategic partners in learning and skilled in encouraging, challenging and inspiring adult students like Tomás. [Meet our faculty](/about/faculty.html) "University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students." **Tomás León**MBA 2000 ## Balance work & life ## College Tour Intro × Alumnus Vernon Wiggins ### Flexibility of online classes University of Phoenix gave Vernon the freedom to learn when and where he wanted. Online college classes on your schedule mean never having to miss work or a life event because of school. [Learn about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) "I chose University of Phoenix because of its online learning platform. I didn’t have to put my life or career on hold while I pursued my education." **Vernon Wiggins**BSM 2012 | MBA 2021 Alumnus Scott Kirby ### Self-paced learning Scott earned his degree in under a year for less than $11K through one of our competency-based programs. These programs allow students to leverage their previous experience to earn degrees faster and upskill professionally. [Explore competency-based degrees](/competency-based-degrees.html) ## College Tour Intro × "University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance." **Scott Kirby**BSM 2020 | MBA-CB 2021 ## College Tour Intro × Alumnus Dr. Patrick Horton ### Credit for military experience We’re dedicated to serving the educational goals of military students like Patrick. Have your military experience evaluated for potential college credit and attend class online, even while overseas. [Discover military student benefits](/military.html) "When I was released from U.S. Army active duty, I dreamed of continuing my education. But school wasn’t an option. Then I found University of Phoenix." **Dr. Patrick Horton**BSIT 2008 | MBA 2009 | DM 2018 ## Balance work & life × Alumnus Vernon Wiggins ### Flexibility of online classes University of Phoenix gave Vernon the freedom to learn when and where he wanted. Online college classes on your schedule mean never having to miss work or a life event because of school. [Learn about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) "I chose University of Phoenix because of its online learning platform. I didn’t have to put my life or career on hold while I pursued my education." **Vernon Wiggins**BSM 2012 | MBA 2021 × Alumnus Scott Kirby ### Self-paced learning Scott earned his degree in under a year for less than $11K through one of our competency-based programs. These programs allow students to leverage their previous experience to earn degrees faster and upskill professionally. [Explore competency-based degrees](/competency-based-degrees.html) "University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance." **Scott Kirby**BSM 2020 | MBA-CB 2021 × Alumnus Dr. Patrick Horton ### Credit for military experience We’re dedicated to serving the educational goals of military students like Patrick. Have your military experience evaluated for potential college credit and attend class online, even while overseas. [Discover military student benefits](/military.html) "When I was released from U.S. Army active duty, I dreamed of continuing my education. But school wasn’t an option. Then I found University of Phoenix." **Dr. Patrick Horton**BSIT 2008 | MBA 2009 | DM 2018 ## Save time & money Alumus Jason Wells ### Earn your degree faster, for less For Jason, tuition costs were a barrier in furthering his higher education. But University of Phoenix offered options to help fit school into his life and budget, with many ways to save along the way. [Try our Savings Explorer®](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings/ways-to-save) ## College Tour Intro × "The competency-based program challenged me to leverage the knowledge and skills I've gained from work experience — while fitting school into my budget and schedule, and not the other way around." **Jason Wells**MBA-CB 2022 ## Explore ways to save on your degree ### Transfer credits Earn your degree without starting from scratch. We request your transcripts for you. [How to transfer](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) ### Scholarships Explore over $1 million in scholarship opportunities for new or transfer students.   [Find a scholarship](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) ### Employer benefits Your employer may help cover the cost of your tuition. See if yours is on the list.   [Search for your employer](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) ## Save time & money × Alumus Jason Wells ### Earn your degree faster, for less For Jason, tuition costs were a barrier in furthering his higher education. But University of Phoenix offered options to help fit school into his life and budget, with many ways to save along the way. [Try our Savings Explorer™](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings/ways-to-save) "The competency-based program challenged me to leverage the knowledge and skills I've gained from work experience — while fitting school into my budget and schedule, and not the other way around." **Jason Wells**MBA-CB 2022 ## Explore ways to save on your degree ### Transfer credits Earn your degree without starting from scratch. We request your transcripts for you. [How to transfer](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) ### Scholarships Explore over $1 million in scholarship opportunities for new or transfer students. [Find a scholarship](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) ### Employer benefits Your employer may help cover the cost of your tuition. See if yours is on the list. [Search for your employer](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) ## Alumni community ## College Tour Intro × Alumna Paula Hutchinson ### Alumni network of over one million Paula is heavily involved in our community of more than 1 million alumni. Enjoy alumni perks such as 50 alumni chapters, community events, professional networking, career advice and tuition discounts. [Check out alumni benefits](/alumni.html) "We share skills, contacts, advice and opportunities. We help each other navigate life's challenges." **Paula Hutchinson**AABFN 2018 | BSB 2020 | MAEd/AET 2022 | Future EdD ## Alumni community × Alumna Paula Hutchinson ### Alumni network of over one million Paula is heavily involved in our community of more than 1 million alumni. Enjoy alumni perks such as 50 alumni chapters, community events, professional networking, career advice and tuition discounts. [Check out alumni benefits](/alumni.html) "We share skills, contacts, advice and opportunities. We help each other navigate life's challenges." **Paula Hutchinson**AABFN 2018 | BSB 2020 | MAEd/AET 2022 | Future EdD ## Get our Admissions Handbook Learn about ways to save, program details, our admissions process, student support and more – in one handy place. ## Thank you Download your pdf guide now. Or access the link in our email. ## Get our Admissions Handbook. Please enter your first and last name. ## Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today. [Call 844-937-8679](tel:8449378679)