Advanced English composition

thimba · Nov 15, 2014

I'm actually in that class right now! It is pretty easy and straight forward, I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you. Since it is an online class much of the grade is based on your discussion posts which can take a long time to write. There is only one research paper that you will have to write. However there is a decent amount of prep-work that you will have to do before writing the paper, so I do block out large amounts of time each week to devote to that class. Even though it is time consuming, it is not difficult. If you put in the amount of effort that is needed then your grade will reflect that.

Ashley 84190 · Nov 15, 2014

Thank you! How have you found all of your other classes so far? I am currently taking transitions in nursing and cultural diversity. I dont really have any complaints so far. My only issue is I feel that the financial aid advisor really confused me. She explained that I would have no out of pocket expenses until after graduation, and with my loan, I could attend full time. Turns out that was true for the first 8 week session but not for the second week session. I had a balance of $520 that I was even informed about until I discovered it on the financial overview. I had to defer the payment until the next financial aid is disbursed. I wish they would have explained that to be in the beginning.

thimba · Nov 16, 2014

I'm actually in the traditional BSN program and I am taking most of my classes on the Phoenix campus. I just started the program in September so I have not had experience with many classes yet. I am also currently in transitions in nursing but I am taking it on campus. For the most part I have enjoyed my classes so far, but I dislike doing all of the discussions. I much would rather be writing papers than answering discussion questions each week. I understand why the online RN-BSN program would have discussions since those students never meet in class, but all of my classes that are on campus also require multiple posts each week. I'm sorry you are having trouble with your financial aid advisor. Do you have it in writing that she/he said you would have no out of pocket expenses? If you do, maybe you could show the email to someone higher up. I can't really be of much help in that area, though, because I am not taking out loans. Hopefully you can get that figured out soon.

Akiva's · Dec 26, 2014

Thimba,

Thanks for the insight.

I'm going to take the January class as well and am apprehensive. You calmed my nerves a bit.

Ashley 84190- see you in the posts!

Akiva's · Feb 17, 2015

Ashley,

I'm in wk 6 now. What's your topic? Mine is Domestic Violence.