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Shippensburg university
July 27, 2025
Shaniya Richardson
Thank you for taking the time to participate in our digital article series, The Digital Connection. Your willingness to share your journey helps bring greater visibility to the experiences of online students and highlights the growing need for inclusive opportunities, like fraternity and sorority involvement, within virtual learning environments.
Before we start, we like to highlight business owners as part of our commitment to supporting small businesses. If you are a business owner, we invite you to share your business name, website, or any relevant details, so we can help amplify your work alongside your personal story.
Strertfavorz custom and retail design printing business
What inspired you to pursue an online college education, and how did you get started?
I wanted to be the first person in my family to graduate college
What challenges have you faced while pursuing your degree online, and how have you overcome them?
The loss of my grandma made it hard for me to focus. Once I graduated I now volunteer with a grieving organization.
How have you balanced your online coursework with other responsibilities, such as work or family?
Writing a detailed planned day and sticking to that routinehelps me accomplish all my goals
What have you found to be the benefits of pursuing a college education online, compared to traditional on-campus learning?
I learned great time management skills inform great relationships that I will have for the rest of my life
How have you stayed motivated and engaged in your online classes, and what strategies have you used to ensure your success?
I found it necessary to find self time throughout the week, even if it was five minutes a day
What does it signify to you when organizations like Sigma Chi Psi Sorority and Gamma Sigma Gamma Fraternity attempt to bridge the social gap for students who are pursuing their education online?
It’s exciting to know that this organization is reaching out to students online. I like it because students that receive a degree online studied like traditional students
What significance do socializing, networking, and participating in events focused on networking and community service hold for you?
Currently, I am doing community service. Having the opportunity to learning about new opportunities is exciting . these new opportunities proves opportunities to network and inform new relationships
Thank you again for being part of The Digital Connection. Your voice adds depth and meaning to this series, and we’re honored to share your perspective. We look forward to amplifying your story and continuing to build a platform that reflects the diverse journeys of online learners everywhere.