My
experience with AIU has been quite enlightening. I had always wanted to pursue
further studies after my Masters in Public Health program but the challenge has
always been time. Being a career woman, a wife and a mother of three, I had no
time and indeed the energy to enroll into the conventional university to
achieve this aim. When I first read about AIU, I was quite skeptical and
wondered if after enrolling I would be allowed to work at my own pace. What
impressed me most about the program initially was the option of working on
assignments offline and uploading it when ready. This was quite important since
Ghana at the time was undergoing a serious challenge with the supply of electricity
to homes and businesses and internet access was quite erratic.
Designing
my own curriculum steered and encouraged me into researching in areas that I
had always had an interest in. I was able to follow the timelines I had set for
myself. The academic tutors and advisors were always ready to step in to
clarify any issues and bottlenecks I came across, and all queries were answered
within 48 hours. Assignments were also graded within the same time frame. The doctorate course presented in an
andragogic tradition has also helped me in managing my time more efficiently
and effectively.
In
conclusion, I can boldly say that my stint with AIU has been very positive and
has equipped me with more confidence in my own abilities. I would gladly
recommend AIU to others who may not be able to enroll in the conventional
universities to further their studies.
KATE COLEMAN-SARFO
