I have finally completed the B.S. IT:Security program at WGU.
Overall I was satisfied with the experience. My mentor was very helpful and cheerful along the way. The course mentors were always willing to help wherever they could as well. The only thing I could say that was negative about my experience was TASKSTREAM
. I transferred in an A.A.S in Network Administration, A+ and CCNA and that completed about 3/4 of my program if not more. It is amazing that I was able to start my program in November and finish 8 months later as opposed to 2 to 3 years going to a University locally. Another amazing aspect....I maybe only spent 30% of what I would have had to pay for tuition going to a University locally.
I am not sure what I want to do at this moment. I have asked some Senior Network Engineers if I should wait on getting my Masters when I have more experience and they all seem to think I should. I have about a year and a half of experience as a Network Engineer, 3 years as a Network Technician and 2 years as a Computer Technician. I just turned 24 and I would like to achieve a Senior role at least by 27 or 28. In my opinion I feel as thought I should get my masters now and apply it to acquiring a position when I reach that point instead of waiting until I reach that point and then getting it. Also I am looking for a masters in telecommunication management as I am kind of leaning away from the security aspect until later on in my career, like my 30s to 40s. I feel like that will give me the opportunity to know (in the real world) why and where security is needed and what is involved with making that happen.
Anyone on here have any advice of what I should do?
