Student Experiences at Western Governors University (WGU)

This thread is intended for students to write about their experiences at Western Governors University.

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erpadmin

jmasterj206 wrote: »

Well I considered switching to the Security emphasis after bombing out of MS exams, but I just found out that I would have to do the capstone and tech writing again. I don't think so! So it is off to the generic degree.

So, if you switch to the regular IT, you don't have to do Tech Writing/Capstone again? What about the MTA foundation courses? Would you have to do those to?

I was just curious as to how that worked. After my second 643 fail, I was somewhat considering the transfer as well for like 1-3 seconds. But one of my concerns was whether or not I'd have to do Tech Writing/Capstone again. (No worries, I'm not switching...in fact, I'm hoping this will all be over soon enough!

)

petedude

demonfurbie wrote: »

how are you tiring to save them?

I may have forgotten, so bear with me-- I remember there used to be a link at the bottom of the page. Am I forgetting a step, or two, or ninety?

jmasterj206

erpadmin wrote: »

So, if you switch to the regular IT, you don't have to do Tech Writing/Capstone again? What about the MTA foundation courses? Would you have to do those to?

I was just curious as to how that worked. After my second 643 fail, I was somewhat considering the transfer as well for like 1-3 seconds. But one of my concerns was whether or not I'd have to do Tech Writing/Capstone again. (No worries, I'm not switching...in fact, I'm hoping this will all be over soon enough! )

No MTA exams since it is based on the program when you started. (i.e. August 2010) from my understanding. Since the generic degree is a "catch all" pretty much anything counts on the capstone. I could have argued that my capstone had a lot to do with security and networking, but it is not worth the effort. Everything with the change seems to be moving at a snail's pace and I just want to get finished. I don't know if any of this is concrete because I seem to get different answers from different people, but that is where it stands now.

demonfurbie

petedude wrote: »

I may have forgotten, so bear with me-- I remember there used to be a link at the bottom of the page. Am I forgetting a step, or two, or ninety?

are you wanting to add it to your folder?

i dont think you can book mark a page or a paragraph with the mobile version

check the bottom navagation

petedude

demonfurbie wrote: »

are you wanting to add it to your folder?

i dont think you can book mark a page or a paragraph with the mobile version

check the bottom navagation

They used to let you save .PDFs of the chapter you were reading. I don't see that any more.

demonfurbie

petedude wrote: »

They used to let you save .PDFs of the chapter you were reading. I don't see that any more.

i dont remember ever seeing that

i always hit ctrl-a, ctrl-c and ctrl-v and saved it as an rtf in wordpad

petedude

demonfurbie wrote: »

i dont remember ever seeing that

i always hit ctrl-a, ctrl-c and ctrl-v and saved it as an rtf in wordpad

But. . . but. . .

demonfurbie wrote: »

email me ill show ya how to do the whole book in pdf ... i beta tested the mobile site why i didnt tell yall about it when i started 2 years ago

demonfurbie

Yep open office will save it in a pdf ... in switched to rtf it seams to read better on my phone

erpadmin

Well guys...IT'S OVER!!!!

This is the first time I'm posting here before my ERPADMIN MCITP:EA thread (though I'll be over there too...). But I'm officially an MCITP:EA. That concludes both getting an MCITP:EA and the WGU Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology: Network Design and Management degree.

I can't thank Techexams.net enough, but if there is one guy who should be publicly thanked, it's hands down veritas_libertas. Had it not been for him, I would have never done my own independent research to see if Western Governors University was in fact legit (and not just with accreditation, but how respected the degree was and not to mention the coursework, if any.) As current students no doubt realizes, including the many I've referred, WGU is actual work. Most importantly, the degree is respected, as I can attend a Regionally Accredited institution! [Even Ivy League, and I'm not talking about extension schools...the real deal!!]

I'm so happy right now. Throughout my WGU experience, I've met so many people from a variety of backgrounds from all over the country! The one thing that unites all of us is that we shared the same goal. I believe demonfurbie said it best in his 1000 post thread, if it weren't for you guys, I would have NEVER attended or I would dare say completed WGU. Between WGU, WGU Student Services, and you guys and this thread, this thread BY FAR was my best resource. I was able to sidestep a lot of issues because I had prior knowledge based on someone else's experiences (like mentor availability).

Seriously...I'm tearing right now. I'll discuss the BHV1 pass in greater detail in my MCITP:EA thread, but I just wanted to publicly thank ALL of you for sharing your experiences and helping each other achieve a lifelong dream!! WGU doesn't have to be Harvard or Yale...in fact it is no different than a Tier/Division III state school. I can't wait until my diploma arrives so that I can place it in my frame. I'm just so happy that it's all over....and it feels so surreal right now.....

Techexams.net rocks!!! Seriously, please keep both WGU sticky threads current for the next generation of students. Also, when things are looking bleek...that's when you work even harder!!! You have to keep pushing until that class/cert is done!! I don't want to even get into what I was (seriously) comtemplating if I had failed the 643 today. (No not that bad....but I promise it wouldn't have been very good.) I'm just so happy right now.

Keep pushing guys!! It's all on you now!

sheckler

Congrats, you'll like the feeling in a few weeks when you can hold the diploma in your hands.

demonfurbie

erpadmin wrote: »

Well guys...IT'S OVER!!!!

This is the first time I'm posting here before my ERPADMIN MCITP:EA thread (though I'll be over there too...). But I'm officially an MCITP:EA. That concludes both getting an MCITP:EA and the WGU Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology: Network Design and Management degree.

I can't thank Techexams.net enough, but if there is one guy who should be publicly thanked, it's hands down veritas_libertas. Had it not been for him, I would have never done my own independent research to see if Western Governors University was in fact legit (and not just with accreditation, but how respected the degree was and not to mention the coursework, if any.) As current students no doubt realizes, including the many I've referred, WGU is actual work. Most importantly, the degree is respected, as I can attend a Regionally Accredited institution! [Even Ivy League, and I'm not talking about extension schools...the real deal!!]

I'm so happy right now. Throughout my WGU experience, I've met so many people from a variety of backgrounds from all over the country! The one thing that unites all of us is that we shared the same goal. I believe demonfurbie said it best in his 1000 post thread, if it weren't for you guys, I would have NEVER attended or I would dare say completed WGU. Between WGU, WGU Student Services, and you guys and this thread, this thread BY FAR was my best resource. I was able to sidestep a lot of issues because I had prior knowledge based on someone else's experiences (like mentor availability).

Seriously...I'm tearing right now. I'll discuss the BHV1 pass in greater detail in my MCITP:EA thread, but I just wanted to publicly thank ALL of you for sharing your experiences and helping each other achieve a lifelong dream!! WGU doesn't have to be Harvard or Yale...in fact it is no different than a Tier/Division III state school. I can't wait until my diploma arrives so that I can place it in my frame. I'm just so happy that it's all over....and it feels so surreal right now.....

Techexams.net rocks!!! Seriously, please keep both WGU sticky threads current for the next generation of students. Also, when things are looking bleek...that's when you work even harder!!! You have to keep pushing until that class/cert is done!! I don't want to even get into what I was (seriously) comtemplating if I had failed the 643 today. (No not that bad....but I promise it wouldn't have been very good.) I'm just so happy right now.

Keep pushing guys!! It's all on you now!

congrats .... hopefully soon ill be posting something just like this

veritas_libertas

You make me blush

Congratulations on your accomplishment!

erpadmin

sheckler wrote: »

Congrats, you'll like the feeling in a few weeks when you can hold the diploma in your hands.

I bought the diploma frame a couple of months ago. It arrived a couple of weeks ago. I haven't even opened the box yet as I didn't want to jinx it. I also bought the regalia which is hanging in my closet.

I will be in Atlanta...I think it's time I formally request the time. I gave my bosses a head's up that I would need a couple of days in February. I wasn't going to go to Atlanta just for commencement. Want to take in the sites.

TLeTourneau

erpadmin wrote: »

Well guys...IT'S OVER!!!!

This is the first time I'm posting here before my ERPADMIN MCITP:EA thread (though I'll be over there too...). But I'm officially an MCITP:EA. That concludes both getting an MCITP:EA and the WGU Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology: Network Design and Management degree.

I can't thank Techexams.net enough, but if there is one guy who should be publicly thanked, it's hands down veritas_libertas. Had it not been for him, I would have never done my own independent research to see if Western Governors University was in fact legit (and not just with accreditation, but how respected the degree was and not to mention the coursework, if any.) As current students no doubt realizes, including the many I've referred, WGU is actual work. Most importantly, the degree is respected, as I can attend a Regionally Accredited institution! [Even Ivy League, and I'm not talking about extension schools...the real deal!!]

I'm so happy right now. Throughout my WGU experience, I've met so many people from a variety of backgrounds from all over the country! The one thing that unites all of us is that we shared the same goal. I believe demonfurbie said it best in his 1000 post thread, if it weren't for you guys, I would have NEVER attended or I would dare say completed WGU. Between WGU, WGU Student Services, and you guys and this thread, this thread BY FAR was my best resource. I was able to sidestep a lot of issues because I had prior knowledge based on someone else's experiences (like mentor availability).

Seriously...I'm tearing right now. I'll discuss the BHV1 pass in greater detail in my MCITP:EA thread, but I just wanted to publicly thank ALL of you for sharing your experiences and helping each other achieve a lifelong dream!! WGU doesn't have to be Harvard or Yale...in fact it is no different than a Tier/Division III state school. I can't wait until my diploma arrives so that I can place it in my frame. I'm just so happy that it's all over....and it feels so surreal right now.....

Techexams.net rocks!!! Seriously, please keep both WGU sticky threads current for the next generation of students. Also, when things are looking bleek...that's when you work even harder!!! You have to keep pushing until that class/cert is done!! I don't want to even get into what I was (seriously) comtemplating if I had failed the 643 today. (No not that bad....but I promise it wouldn't have been very good.) I'm just so happy right now.

Keep pushing guys!! It's all on you now!

Congratulations and welcome to the club! It can be difficult but worth it.

Excellent1

erpadmin wrote: »

Well guys...IT'S OVER!!!!

Congrats, man. Way to hang in there and persevere.

Psoasman

Passed my task 1 for IWT1 today, just waiting on taskstream for task 2, and the exam for IWC1, then its onto BNC1.

bryanthetechie

erpadmin wrote: »

Well guys...IT'S OVER!!!!

Wow! Congrats erpadmin! I'm sure it feels great

LinuxRacr

ERP, CONGRATS man!!! I'm hoping that in a year to a year and a half from now I will be posting something similar. We all thank you for your contributions here to help others in being successful.

joehalford01

I havn't posted much since I started WGU, congrats Erpadmin! That's inspiring for the rest of us, I bet you can't wait to be holding that diploma.

erpadmin

joehalford01 wrote: »

I havn't posted much since I started WGU, congrats Erpadmin! That's inspiring for the rest of us, I bet you can't wait to be holding that diploma.

I literally can't wait for my transcripts to be read as 100% done!

As for the diploma...I've waited a good 10-12 years for a college diploma...another few weeks won't be so bad...but I know I will still cry when it's in my house in its proper frame.

MiikeB

Also just passed 73-640 (AHV1) today to finish my bachelors. Kinda a surreal feeling to finally have it done.

swild

Everyone is finishing up and I'm just getting started.

Congrats to you both!

bryanthetechie

swild wrote: »

Everyone is finishing up and I'm just getting started.

Congrats to you both!

Yea, I hear you there swild. I'm just starting my second term and these guys are motivating me. Congrats and thanks for the movitivation

hiddenknight821

Congrats, erpadmin! Now it's our turn to finish, and I hope to finish by this summer. Thanks for the inspiration!

erpadmin

From my Android tablet (Lenovo Ideapad K1 tablet)

Finally got a hang of the screen capture button. This really feels nice to look at on my tablet. If you have an Android phone/tablet, PocketWGU is a must!

LinuxRacr

Very nice. I use PocketWGU on my iPhone currently, but wish I had a tablet for obvious reasons. While you are finishing, I'm scheduling my first assessment...

jmasterj206

Is anyone working on the Web Design Specialist CIW cert? I have some web development history and am wondering if I could get by using just the study guide and maybe pick up UCertify or something like that?

Psoasman

Just passed the IWC1 objective exam this morning! Onto the BNC1 class.

swild

jmasterj206 wrote: »

Is anyone working on the Web Design Specialist CIW cert? I have some web development history and am wondering if I could get by using just the study guide and maybe pick up UCertify or something like that?

If you have experience, I would check the Exam Study Guide listed at the bottom of the page in the Certification Partners Self Study section. That is the only thing I studied for the HTML portion of WFV1 and passed with a 28/30 on the HTML part.

lenell86

anyone know if they have submitted a IT exam past the 25th? I know the policy states it has to be in by the 25th or there is no guarantee it will be added to your transcript, but I plan on taking ICND2 last week of Jan, so I dunno if I should take it before the 25th and rush it or spend more time cramming and schedule late in Jan. My term ends 1/31.

Also if I fail it, will WGU give me another voucher if its past the 25th?