AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I am also a student at Northcentral University, where I am working on a PhD in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
Question Hi Cynthia. I am a Doctoral Student at Argosy Univ./Sarasota FL campus. I am feeling soooo overwhelmed right now! I can't seem to get motivated to write because I am being absolutely pounded with financial challenges...to incolude how I'm going to pay for this! I'm a 52 y.o. Black woman and FastWeb has not been a help in finding funds. I can't stop now. What do I do???
Answer Hello to a fellow doctoral student!
I attend Northcentral University where I am working on my PhD in Business Administration. I definitely understand the financial challenges! I am employed full time and pay for one class at a time. There are loan programs available - have you considered them? Here is a link financial aid and scholarships: http://www.argosy.edu/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/Default.aspx
If you have not done so, fill out the FAFSA. It's easy to do online here: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FastWeb is a waste of time - especially for doctoral scholarships. They get your email address and send lots of spam. I suggest that you do the above, and also check out local organizations which may offer small scholarships. Some employers also have tuition reimbursement programs.
When you think about stopping, think about what made you decide to go back to school for your PhD in the first place. Was it a better career? Self-satisfaction? Love of school? Then ask yourself what has changed? Will you regret discontinuing your education? Of course you will! Let me encourage you to find a fellow student and partner-up to get through classes. Just having someone to encourage you makes a big difference!
