Student Spotlight

Janice Bode

Kathleen, GA

Gaining Confidence and Career Growth Through Education

When Janice Bode (ABA expected '25) decided to continue her education, it was driven by a desire to grow both personally and professionally. Working in the marketing department of a large real estate company, Janice was looking for a school who could help expand her current knowledge and skillset. Encouraged by her husband, Cody Moore, who is also a student at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Janice explored UMT's offerings. “My husband suggested UMT, and I'm so glad he did,” she shared.

After researching UMT, Janice decided to enroll based on the school's flexibility and affordability. “I liked that the program worked with my schedule and was completely online,” she explained. “The tuition was very affordable, and I could use financial aid without having to take out student loans.”

The ability to study on her own was essential for Janice. “I liked that I could log in and complete my coursework at my own pace,” she said. “Whether it was starting and stopping coursework or pausing and coming back to exams, the flexibility was exactly what I needed.”

Janice also appreciated UMT's transparent and user-friendly platform. “I expected college systems to be difficult to navigate, but UMT's platform was so easy to use. Everything I needed was in one place with no hidden tabs, and it was all very clear and easy to access—from the ILPs that outlined the courses I need to take to the coursework itself,” Janice said.

Although balancing her studies with work was challenging, Janice found a new passion for writing and an unexpected interest in criminal justice courses; she's discovered new areas of learning that she hadn't considered before. “I enjoyed broadening my horizons with the writing courses, and the criminal justice courses were fascinating. They introduced me to subjects I've never explored before.” One of her most significant challenges was her math course. “Math has always been tricky for me,” she admitted. “Teaching myself as I went along was tough, but I pushed through and appreciated that if I could retake exams if needed.”

Janice's time at UMT has instilled confidence in her abilities and her future. “I never thought about how continuing my education could help in my current field until I enrolled at UMT,” she reflected. “Now, I see the possibilities, and I plan to continue to my Bachelor's degree to broaden my knowledge even further.”

Her message to others considering returning to school is simple: “Don't doubt yourself. The opportunity to learn and grow is worth it, and UMT makes it possible to achieve your goals, even with a busy life.”

"Continuing my education at UMT has opened doors I never imagined. The flexibility, affordability, and support have not only strengthened my confidence, but also expanded my horizons. UMT has shown me that it's never too late to invest in your growth and pursue new opportunities."


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