Life As An Online Student

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Next up is Sam Nelson. He’s an online business management major who actually lives in Los Angeles, California working as a professional dancer. SUU’s online degrees are super flexible, affordable, and accessible for students like Sam. Plus, he’s speeding up his time to graduation with SUU’s three year degree program. Sam it’s all yours.

– Hey everyone, my name is Sam, and I am a professional dancer and choreographer living in Burbank, California, but I am also a senior at Southern Utah University. As high school graduation was approaching, I knew that I was gonna be faced with a really, really tough decision. I had to decide whether I wanted to move to LA to pursue my career in dance, or if I wanted to go to school. But luckily I didn’t have to make that choice. My brother actually was able to recommend the online degree program to me at SUU. My degree is being earned 100% online, which has allowed me to take opportunities to work as a dancer in LA that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to accept. Some of these jobs include, So You Think You Can Dance season 16, The World of Dance Championship season three, The Creative Arts Emmys Awards, and appearing in music videos for artists such as Nia Sioux, Clinton Kane, Tame Impala, just to name a few. Because of the flexible nature of SUU’s online business program, I’ve been able to do it all. Choreograph, teach, travel, perform, all while still earning my education online. SUU offers a three-year bachelor’s degree program. So I’ve been able to take classes throughout the year and study throughout the summer. As much as I value my time in school, I couldn’t help but want to finish my degree as fast as possible due to the opportunities waiting for me post graduation. I would be nowhere near as far along in my education or in my career if it wasn’t for SUU. Having that personal interaction with faculty and other students online has helped me feel so connected to SUU even though I’m not an on-campus in-person student. Many of my classes are self-paced meaning that I can work around deadlines to get those readings and those assignments in, even though my schedule is so crazy and unpredictable. Looking back on all the classes I’ve taken and the professors who have taught me so much, I now have a clear understanding of how I can combine my passion for dance, with my new understanding of business management. One day I plan to open my own dance related business, either a professional dance studio or a national dance convention, which will give me the chance to share my passion for others while utilizing my degree that I’ve worked so hard to achieve. Because of my love for dance, my business degree, and SUU, I can open the door to so many opportunities for my future. I encourage students like me who need a more flexible schedule and who need affordable tuition to highly consider the online degree program at SUU. No matter how far along you are in your educational journey and your career, SUU can help you achieve your goals. Back to you Alex.

– Sam, thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us. I’m glad you’re following your dreams and rocking the world of dance while also earning a degree. I can’t wait to see where you go next. Cheers Sam.