ā€œI loved my time at Averett! I enjoyed being able to complete my courses online while still feeling like part of the AU family. Averett made continuing my education fit into my busy schedule.ā€ – Jessica Lule, M.Ed., ā€™21

Jessica is a wife and mother of two daughters while also being an elementary educator for Pittsylvania County Schools. Her driving force to complete her education was her family, and wants to show her daughters that they can accomplish their goals despite life’s ā€œcurveballs.ā€

After graduating from Liberty University in 2017, she chose to enroll in Averettā€™s Master of Education program in 2019. She decided to attend Averett due to the family atmosphere and resources available for online students, including on-campus support if needed.

Her advice for those wanting to further their education at Averett Online is to “Go for it!” You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.ā€ While she just graduated in May, Jessica is already applying what she learned in curriculum and instruction to her own classroom. We love having you be a part of the Cougar family Jessica!

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ā€œI was able to receive my degree due to the flexible format and amazing faculty and staff at 91æģ²„.ā€

ā€“Barry Booth, MBA ā€˜21

Barry Booth is a retired police officer of 30 years and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. In Averettā€™s recent 2021 graduation, Booth received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. He is now planning to use his MBA to begin a new career in Columbia, SC.

When we asked why he chose this program, Barry told us it was to establish a building block for his career. Earning his MBA provided him with valuable lessons, experiences and information that he will need in his supervisory career.

As Barry completed his coursework, he was able to work a full-time job and take care of his family through the flexibility of Averett Online.

When asked to provide advice to those considering starting or returning to school, Booth said ā€œthere is no time like the present to get started.ā€ He also mentioned he believes it is important for students to look for a program that offers flexibility in their coursework, such as Averett. This will allow you to easily and successfully manage family, school work and your career at the same time.

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The moment youā€™ve been working so hard for has finally come and gone. Graduation.

Now what is next?

Itā€™s time to F.U.U.S.E. your life!

What does this mean? Let us explain.

F ā€“ Find Your Dream Job:Ģż Now that youā€™ve worked hard and earned your degree, itā€™s time to find the job you have aspired for all your entire life! Take advantage of networking opportunities on social media and connect with your fellow alumni. These connections can lead you to an unexpected mentor in your desired field, and can help you land an interview for your dream career!

U ā€“ Update Your Resume: Since you have graduated, itā€™s time to update your resume. Your resume should now have a professional layout to it, rather than one of a studentā€™s. It should include your top skills, be easy to read, use professional language and list your accomplishments in a measurable format. Contact Angie McAdams at Averettā€™s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness to ensure your resume is top-notch for your next interview! Click here for her contact information.

U – Update Your Appearance: When it comes to updating your look, we donā€™t mean to run to the nearest Target. However, if you wore mainly t-shirts and hoodies throughout your studies, it may be time to gain a more professional image before your next big interview. As you enter into the job market, it is important to make sure your overall appearance is professional. Also, it is best practice to review all of your social media accounts after graduation. As you review, make sure all pictures and postings display you in a positive light. Any you find that may not, now is the perfect time to delete them!

S ā€“ Set Your Goals: Now that you have accomplished your goal of graduation, it is an excellent time to set new goals for your post-graduate career. Do you want pay off your student loans by a certain date? Do you have a dream job in mind? Do you want to own a home, or move far away? These goals should be based on what you want in life, so you can plan your next action steps to accomplish them.

E ā€“ Evaluate Your Objectives: Now that youā€™ve set your goals. Itā€™s time to evaluate them. Decide on how you are going to accomplish them in a timely manner. Do you want to pay off your student loans in five years? Action item: Start setting aside $500 a month for my loans. Do you want to work for a CPA firm? Action items: Update my resume, network with other CPAā€™s, and start taking the CPA exam. Evaluate your goals in a manner so you can create easy to accomplish action items for yourself. This will in turn make your goals much more attainable, and you will find yourself achieving your goals more quickly!

Even though you have graduated, education never stops! Continue to learn and expand your knowledge within your field. Averett Online offers an Alumni Scholarship to all of their Alumni. Click here to learn more about this offer!

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