Benefits of an online learning platform with Vernon Wiggins

0:00 (bright upbeat music) 0:05 (air whooshing) 0:06 - You all are gonna love this next segment. 0:08 Meet Vernon Wiggins. 0:10 There's a saying around here, "Online since '89." 0:13 University of Phoenix 0:14 was one of the first universities to offer online degrees, 0:18 and they've been innovating 0:19 the asynchronous learning experience ever since. 0:22 Students can attend classes around their schedules 24/7, 0:26 365 days a year. 0:28 Vernon knows all about that, 0:30 earning his degree all the way from Louisiana. 0:32 Take it away, Vernon. 0:33 (air whooshing) (bright upbeat music) 0:37 - Thanks for that introduction, Alex. 0:39 One of the reasons I chose University of Phoenix 0:41 was because of its online learning platform. 0:43 For me, it was a dream come true and a necessity. 0:47 It meant I didn't have to put my life 0:48 or career on hold while I pursued my education. 0:51 My life doesn't look like most peoples'. 0:53 As a film producer, director, and actor, 0:56 my schedule is as busy as it is creatively driven. 0:59 Going to school was a priority for me, 1:01 but I needed to do it on my terms. 1:03 Before University of Phoenix, 1:05 I didn't think this was possible, but with online learning, 1:08 I discovered I could earn a degree whenever 1:10 and wherever I wanted. 1:12 University of Phoenix provides 1:13 a convenient online platform that is user-friendly 1:15 and full of great information to help students succeed. 1:18 It offers around-the-clock support and resources, 1:21 like the Counseling Skills Center, 1:23 and the option to participate 1:24 in a Recognized Student Organization. 1:27 These are just a few reasons 1:28 why I never felt alone during my educational journey. 1:31 And I love all the benefits 1:32 that online education has to offer. 1:35 In addition to flexibility, 1:37 I've been able to network 1:38 with other working professionals with my academic 1:40 and career interests. 1:42 Education may come in a different format 1:44 at University of Phoenix, 1:45 but it's the same quality as you'll find 1:47 at a traditional university. 1:49 I not only learned the business 1:50 and communication skills I needed 1:52 for my career in the entertainment business, 1:54 but I also learned soft skills, like communication, 1:57 teamwork, and critical thinking. 1:59 When I first started college, 2:00 I never imagined I would learn as much as I have. 2:03 I used this knowledge daily as a business owner 2:05 and executive film producer. 2:08 University of Phoenix changed my life 2:10 by not only educating me in my chosen field 2:12 but also showing me that anything is possible. 2:15 Thank you, back to you, Alex! 2:17 (bright upbeat music) 2:22 (air whooshing) 2:23 - Great job, Vernon. 2:24 University of Phoenix truly offers an experience 2:27 where students have the freedom to learn when 2:30 and where they want without the hassle 2:32 of commuting to class, 2:34 or missing work, or life events because of school. 2:36 Plus they can take classes on their schedule, 2:39 not the other way around. 2:41 Thanks for sharing. 2:41 (air whooshing) (bright upbeat music)