Student Experiences at Western Governors University (WGU)

demonfurbie

any one else loosing steam in the summer months ... ive got about half left and i havent done anything this week at all

srabiee

demonfurbie wrote: »

any one else loosing steam in the summer months ... ive got about half left and i havent done anything this week at all

Not so much losing steam, but I'm getting slammed at work and by the time I get home I'm too tired to concentrate. All I want to do is lay down and relax and/or sleep.

Sirbloody

srabiee wrote: »

Not so much losing steam, but I'm getting slammed at work and by the time I get home I'm too tired to concentrate. All I want to do is lay down and relax and/or sleep.

That's me all over, I been working 6-7 hours outside in 100 degree weather and I am just so drained to do anything. I am just happy I finally finished my project so I can stay at my desk again!

amcnow

@demonfurbie - I decided to take the summer off for that very reason. I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy so soon after buying a home. I will be settled in before September, which will free up the time needed to resume my studies.

arwes

demonfurbie wrote: »

any one else loosing steam in the summer months ... ive got about half left and i havent done anything this week at all

Definitely me. Had a few communication issues with my mentor to boot, so I haven't had any completed classes for a while now. Work stuff getting in the way (begged for new workstations for years, and they finally order some while I'm working on school stuff), so I've got QBT1 and DFV1 staring me in the face still. And AHV1 to finish up my MCITP:EA, hopefully before my review in a few weeks so I can get a little more oomph in the paycheck!

Drovor

I just finished up my 2nd Term by completing DJV1. Still have a month to spare but think I will take a couple weeks off to finish up some things I've been meaning to do before starting up again. At my pace I'll be done in another year, just can't find the time/energy to accelerate my degree.

Hypntick

srabiee wrote: »

Not so much losing steam, but I'm getting slammed at work and by the time I get home I'm too tired to concentrate. All I want to do is lay down and relax and/or sleep.

I can relate to that one, have a fourth plant going live on the new ERP system in the next month. So I get to fly to OH for a few days to do some prep work, and possibly be there on the go-live depending on how testing goes. After that I have to do a 3 day roundtrip drive to IL for a data center migration. Usually by the time I get home i'm so drained I just go to bed and wake up the next morning.

LinuxRacr

Yesterday I stayed alive in the IT-Security track, and finished my 3rd term. The 3rd term was a do or die for my financial aid, because I had two classes unfinished in term 2. I hear that there are going to be some changes to some of the classes this term as well. I hear it rumored that the Operating Systems (CSV1) class will be replaced with the CompTIA Linux+ exams, instead of Windows 7, and for those of you that will be taking CNV1 (IINS CCNA Security), you are getting CBT Nuggets videos instead of Learn Key.

spiderjericho

CBT Nuggets is awesome. I'd welcome that change in video providers. And Linux+ is a decent certification (along with the LPI and Novell associated certs).

LinuxRacr, you got it.

LinuxRacr

Yeah, I wish I didn't have to pay for CBT Nuggets last term, but it was totally worth it. A big help in passing the CCNA Security exam. I'm a Linux/UNIX admin that is excited about the new Linux exams to fill in any possible knowledge gaps.

joneno

Hi,
Is anyone having issues with their webcam and the biometrics login? It took me almost 45 minutes to login for CLC1 test, yesterday I was unable to take BNC1 due to the same biometrics s#!!...It's really annoying studying for a test, only to find out you can't take the test due to some software issue. How did you guys deal with it? A speedy response is appreciated as I already contacted my mentor, kryterion and WGU test dept.

Thanks

srabiee

joneno wrote: »

Hi,
Is anyone having issues with their webcam and the biometrics login? It took me almost 45 minutes to login for CLC1 test, yesterday I was unable to take BNC1 due to the same biometrics s#!!...It's really annoying studying for a test, only to find out you can't take the test due to some software issue. How did you guys deal with it? A speedy response is appreciated as I already contacted my mentor, kryterion and WGU test dept.

Thanks

I couldn't log in on Sunday due to a biometrics keystroke recognition problem. I had to call Kryterion on the phone and have them walk me through fixing it. Was like 10 minutes late logging into the test but they got it working thankfully

LinuxRacr

demonfurbie wrote: »

i finished about 40 credits per term with a 40+hr a week job, 2 kids (1 is autistic), 3 hr+ a day commute ... its def doable

Your support system was STRONG.

fcat

There appears to be far more MSISA activity here that Q&A so I am opting (hopefully not incorrectly) to post here. I have been considering the MSISA program for some time. To that end I have completed my CCNP (prior) and now the CEH and CFHI. Given I have 3 or 12 course done prior to Starting, do those in or done with the program think it is doable in 2 terms? I have my CISSP, numerous lower tech certs and a non-tech masters from a B&M school, so I am no stranger to studying and writing.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Apologies if this is the wrong thread to post in.

amcnow

@fcat - With those 3 certs knocked out, completing the MSISA program in 2 terms is doable. You should breeze right through the performance assessments. I believe there are also a couple of in-house exams. The capstone will be your most time-consuming task. With that said, it's not uncommon for people to complete it at a relatively fast pace.

demonfurbie

LinuxRacr wrote: »

Your support system was STRONG.

my will power was strong too ... it seams to be slipping a bit now

and the fact i didnt have a social life to begin with helped alot

LinuxRacr

I seriously hear you on that. My will power is developing, and learning to overcome quite a few obstacles. Well done.

EngRob

Taking the plunge and joining you all on BS IT-Security. Just waiting on my international transcripts from England to be reviewed to see what will transfer. I doubt it will be much, but we'll see. Hoping i'll be able to be all ready for Sept 1st intake!!

TavikWinter

Hello everyone I have also taken the plunge and will be starting WGU Sept 1, 2013. Only I have enrolled for Bachelor of Science Information Technology-Network Administration. Can't wait to start .

Sirbloody

Whelp, trying to schedule the CLC1 exam for the 19th... Their site is taking FOREVER to load though...

Sinema

I tried other universities like Phoenix and found that WGU, the enrollment staff, atleast try to filter out those who will not precede with the experience. I'm excited to see how I do in this. I tried traditional universities but real life took away from my ability to do that.

Hypntick

So it looks like i'm going to go into a third term. Have 3 more projects coming up in the next month or so that will require me to go out of town. Couple that with being sick the last week, I just don't think i've got the time to study to where i'm comfortable enough to pass the test. I think i'm going to take a practice test this weekend and see where I am, but I just get the feeling i'm not going to be ready to take it in time. Oh well.

joneno

Hi,
I'm a little confused as to what I should do for LUT1, I have written my thesis, main points, research question....I really don't know what to do next?
Also, how long did it take you to complete LUT1 and QBT1?

Thanks

Bundiman

QBT1 took me three week but I hate writing. None of the writing classes are hard you just have to sit down and do it. The expectations are listed for you in the rubric.

Bundiman

I noticed today that it appear INC1 Integrated Natural Science and INT1 Integrated Natural Science Applications have been replaced by four classes Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Physics Lab, Introduction to Biology, and Introduction to Biology Lab. Anyone seeing those in their course of study?

thalador

Bundiman wrote: »

I noticed today that it appear INC1 Integrated Natural Science and INT1 Integrated Natural Science Applications have been replaced by four classes Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Physics Lab, Introduction to Biology, and Introduction to Biology Lab. Anyone seeing those in their course of study?

I am on my COS right now and I still see INC1 and INT1 listed.

I just, however, looked at the course guide for both the BSIT and BSIT:Security and see physics and biology listed. I will contact my mentor about it and ask him

Bundiman

I spoke with my mentor last night and she said that while at the annual get together she spoke with some of the course mentors and the new sciences classes are going to be a lot harder. She also told me QLT1 is changing to be even more focused on probability and statistics so I will probably try to get that one knocked this semester as well.

forza_roma

For those that have already graduated from WGU with a "BS in IT" no emphasis, can you please share your experiences on what courses you took first and how you planned out your degree? I have no prior IT experience. Below is a table outlining the courses I have to complete. Using the table below what would be your preference or choice on how to plan out the syllabus?

I will be starting 1st week of September. Since I already had a bachelors degree non IT related, I was able to clear 45 CU, which means 77 CU is needed to graduate? Thanks!!!




CODE
ASSESSMENT TITLE


WFV1
IT Fundamentals I


EAV1
It Fundamentals II


EBV1
It Fundamentals III


EUP1
Project in Web Development Fundamentals


EUC1
Web Development Fundamentals


CUV1
Web Tech


DHV1
Windows OS Fundamentals


D1V1
Windows Server Admin Fundamentals


CWV1
Network Fundamentals


CRV1
Networks


DJV1
Software Development Fundamentals


BOV1
Web Programming


DEV1
Security Fundamentals


CTV1
Security


TXP1
Project in Intro to Programming


TXC1
Introduction to Programming


BNC1
Organizational Behavior and Leadership


TYP1
Project in Intro to OO design and development


TYC1
Intro to OO Design and Development


R1T1
Leadership Concepts and applications


TPV1
Project Management



Principles of Management


SBT1
Technical Writing



IT Capstone Written Project

Tremie24

Good info in this thread. I'm looking to attend WGU soon, hopefully Sept, transferred in about 27 CUs. Plus have my A+, Net+ and will be testing soon for Security+. Going for a BA in IT, wanting to do Security as well for the Cisco Certs. So you can't double major?

Danielm7

Tremie24 wrote: »

Good info in this thread. I'm looking to attend WGU soon, hopefully Sept, transferred in about 27 CUs. Plus have my A+, Net+ and will be testing soon for Security+. Going for a BA in IT, wanting to do Security as well for the Cisco Certs. So you can't double major?

Correct, you can't double major at WGU.