Ask HN: Thoughts on Western Governors University?
Context:
Want to leave the UK and move somewhere abroad permanently. Very hard to do, especially to another English speaking country, without a degree. Contemplating doing an online degree with Western Governers as it looks like the fastest and cheapest option. I also like the fact you get the vocational quals like Cloud Practitioner at the same time. I have 18 months of professional developer experience but have been coding on and off for a lot of the last decade so think I would be able to do either the software developer or cloud computing degrees without too much trouble. Got some savings so would probably do it full time whilst living in a cheap cost of living country, probably in South East Asia, then heading onwards to Australia once I'd finished on a Working Holiday Visa and then just taking things as they come. Anyone got any opinions on the program(s) or the institution?
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It was a good experience. You'd learn more in 4 years at a brick and mortar since you spend more time and homework there. Great option if you already know much of the material though, but i think they only admit US and Canadian people.
I liked that it was async but still proctored exams, and they provided great access to teachers and so on.