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What is your opinion of Liberty University?
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:07 pm
I'm planning on finishing up my degree there (they are very military friendly), but I'm seeing some negative things online due to the school being ultra-conservative and their religious views are kind of out there?
Ever heard of someone not getting a job due to the views of their university?
Ever heard of someone not getting a job due to the views of their university?
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Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:09 pm to cubsfan5150
I would think the stigma would outweigh any military friendliness benefits.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:09 pm to cubsfan5150
I look at hundreds of resumes a year and have never seen a single one with Liberty University on it. Not sure if that helps.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:09 pm to cubsfan5150
I know a few people with graduate degrees from there, and all are well-respected and more than competent in their respective fields. I believe all but one did it on campus, though I know they offer online programs.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:11 pm to cubsfan5150
Good schools are known by their best dept.
Liberty has a good theology dept.
They are not any further out than any God fearing church school.
Mythical father, far fetched mythical son, far fetched notion of permanence if you just use the hand shake at the pearly gates forever.
Liberty has a good theology dept.
They are not any further out than any God fearing church school.
Mythical father, far fetched mythical son, far fetched notion of permanence if you just use the hand shake at the pearly gates forever.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:12 pm to cubsfan5150
It would be like going to Oral Roberts basically. Or right of OR.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:12 pm to cubsfan5150
how’s your snake handling skills?
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:17 pm to Sao
Do people from Oral Roberts have issues finding jobs?
I don't really care where my degree is from as long as the degree is legit and I don't have an issue getting employed after I retire.
I don't really care where my degree is from as long as the degree is legit and I don't have an issue getting employed after I retire.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:17 pm to cubsfan5150
It has a record of making most of its money off of online courses, many of which students say lack substance.
They like that government $$$ too. Despite being conservative, they suck up federal money at a rate that would make Grambling blush.
NY Times and Pro Publica recently published a lengthy and interesting report.
It's "the second-largest provider of online education in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, its student population surpassed only by that of University of Phoenix."
They do like military: They put hella pressure on recruiters/phone-workers, but "A separate division of about 60 people focuses on courting members of the military, who have access to even greater federal tuition assistance, and then advising them on campus."
The article has a number of quotes from students about the quality of the classes. Worth a read before enrolling.
How Liberty University Built a Billion-Dollar Empire Online
They like that government $$$ too. Despite being conservative, they suck up federal money at a rate that would make Grambling blush.
NY Times and Pro Publica recently published a lengthy and interesting report.
It's "the second-largest provider of online education in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, its student population surpassed only by that of University of Phoenix."
quote:
By 2017, Liberty students were receiving more than $772 million in total aid from the U.S. Department of Education — nearly $100 million of it in the form of Pell grants and the rest in federal student loans. Among universities nationwide, it ranked sixth in federal aid. Liberty students also received Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, some $42 million in 2016, the most recent year for which figures are available. Although some of that money went to textbooks and nontuition expenses, a vast majority of Liberty’s total revenue that year, which was just above $1 billion, came from taxpayer-funded sources.
They do like military: They put hella pressure on recruiters/phone-workers, but "A separate division of about 60 people focuses on courting members of the military, who have access to even greater federal tuition assistance, and then advising them on campus."
The article has a number of quotes from students about the quality of the classes. Worth a read before enrolling.
How Liberty University Built a Billion-Dollar Empire Online
This post was edited on 8/7/18 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:22 pm to cubsfan5150
I always stay away from hiring anyone with ties to Liberty University. I know too many people that have matriculated there. Their views are extreme.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:23 pm to CelticDog
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Mythical father, far fetched mythical son, far fetched notion of permanence if you just use the hand shake at the pearly gates forever.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:23 pm to Sao
My wife has a degree from Oral. Unfortunately she’s a stay at home mom so she doesn’t get to use it.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:24 pm to cubsfan5150
Having viewed more resumes than I care to recount, it would not disturb me at all.
A lot depends on the field you are pursuing.
Liberty has advanced its standing over the past decade.
A lot depends on the field you are pursuing.
Liberty has advanced its standing over the past decade.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:27 pm to cubsfan5150
What a weird change has occurred in less than 20 years. It used to be one might worry about being hired after matriculating from a party school.
Now?
Now?
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:31 pm to LCA131
quote:
Now?
No one wants to work with some one with a homeschool personality. Thats what Liberty produces
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:44 pm to OysterPoBoy
quote:It’s a doctorate.
My wife has a degree from Oral.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:44 pm to cubsfan5150
Lynchburg is a cool town but I know nothing about the university
If you have questions about the coeds let me know
Water Dog and Bootleggers are fun
If you have questions about the coeds let me know
Water Dog and Bootleggers are fun
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:46 pm to gamatt53
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No one wants to work with some one with a homeschool personality.
Which isn't me... But I don't care to be guilty by association
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:46 pm to cubsfan5150
I had an employee who graduated from there... worst worker I've ever worked with. This probably don't help, but she was just the fricking worst.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 6:46 pm to cubsfan5150
I think their football program is moving up to FBS soon.
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