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Westerners Governors University
January 20, 2024
Melisa Scott-Henry
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.
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What inspired you to pursue an online college education, and how did you get started?
As a mother of four with three daughters in college, I figure it’s time for me to do something for myself.
What challenges have you faced while pursuing your degree online, and how have you overcome them?
While pursuing my degree my biggest challenge was a period of time where I almost lost my house due to my husband losing his job, luckily, I was able to find some community resources and get back on track
How have you balanced your online coursework with other responsibilities, such as work or family?
I’ve had lots of trouble focusing and scheduling my time for online school, but getting an agenda together and breaking down my time between working, school, and dance practices has been able to help me
What have you found to be the benefits of pursuing a college education online, compared to traditional on-campus learning?
The great part of doing online schooling is, I’m able to be there for my son who has ADHD, and not miss out on what I need to do
How have you stayed motivated and engaged in your online classes, and what strategies have you used to ensure your success?
It’s been very hard to stay motivated, but the one thing I use is the fact that I have a goal to do something else with my life, to be able to support me and my family. Knowing I have this goal, I scheduled a specific amount of time every day to continue my schoolwork and only focus on my schoolwork.
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?
I’ve always wanted to go to a four-year college, where I got to sit in a dorm room and join the sorority, having my children early made that very hard to do. To have this ability to still be able to pursue a sorority while going to online school covers at least one of the dreams I’ve had for myself.
What significance does socializing, networking, and participating in events focused on networking and community service hold for you?
And today’s world technology runs everything, to be able to socialize and build a network helps you grow your career and your like-minded community.
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.