Alice Marie Simon
Early Childhood Education

Thing you have found most helpful as a non-traditional student:
The Student Support Services- Academic Assistance Center at UMC is very helpful with your classes and just to be able to talk to.

Any words of encouragement for others that might be looking at pursuing a degree?
My biggest fear of coming back to school was being in classes with way younger students. But it turned out they are super at helping me if I am stumped in a class. I also was afraid that I wouldn’t do well but it is easy once you get the flow of studying and doing assignments on time. I found out I could take chances and push my self harder. I feel a lot better being able to see my accomplishments every week by quizzes, texts, and reports. I also qualified and received the Carol McPherson Scholarship. It sure was a big help and made me feel special to go to the campus in Minneapolis and receive the Scholarship.