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>>Hello, I am currently trying to decide if the EXD >>program would be a good fit for me or if I should do >>another one of the degrees offered by UA. Would you >>share your experiences, background (education/career) >>and expected graduation? Thanks > >Hi Mike. I love the flexibility of the External >Degree Program. I had plenty of options for routes >toward a degree since I was actually a University of >Alabama employee when I registered. However, I'm >relocating to Florida at the end of this month and so >thankful that my program can move with me. > >Although working full time, I've taken as many as 13 >hours of classes during one semester (which, by the >way I DON'T recommend) -- can you tell I'm eager to >reach the finish line? I may have to slow down a bit >with all the other demands on my time ... 6-9 >hours/semester is more reasonable for me. > >We're even eligible for scholarships as EXD students. >Check it out. > >But yes, you can do this. Incidentally, at my >orientation (September 2004) I was pleasantly >surprised to meet a great group of quality individuals >who were all starting on this adventure, too. >Backgrounds, reasons for deciding to do this, etc. >were varied. All, however, were determined. Many, if >not all, were already relatively successful in their >careers. I was impressed with each of them and proud >to be associated with these people. > >If you decide to do this, welcome to a somewhat unique >and special group. Stay in touch electronically and >you won't feel like you're in it alone.

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