Perspectives on Diversity and Equity (EDUC - 6164 - 6) The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression

            In this week's assignment, my task at hand is to talk about an incident where I experienced some form of biased, prejudice or form of oppression.  Honestly, I took the time to think long and hard about the answer to this question and I could not come up with anything.  Finally, I remembered how hard it was for me to go back to school -online.  I thought about the fear of being an online student and how nervous it made me.  I actually started Walden twice and dropped twice, and the third time I said I am going to do this no matter how nervous I was.  Fortunately, I had an advisor that was determined to not give up on me.  He seemed to know that I could do this, even when I had my doubts.  My worries were that I would not be able to reach my teacher when I needed her or him, I would not know how to submit my work assignments and I was just completely biased about online programs. 

            Having pointing out all of the bad things about the program, I was not able to see any of the good that was available all along.  I am currently able to work full time, not leaving early or coming in late.  I only have to study for one class at a time, not becoming overwhelmed with learning multiple subjects at one time.  My teacher normally contacts me within forty eight hours of me contacting her.  I have not only learned my way around my classroom, but have discovered how to get around the campus as well...all on my own. 

            At this point in my education I am only five classes away from receiving my degree.  I would recommend Walden University to anyone and everyone.  As a matter of fact, I have already talked to some people about how much they should attend this school.  Today, Walden has empowered me to feel independent, confident and an over comer.  I am so proud of where I am in life and where I am headed.  Unfortunately, some of the people that were so helpful in the beginning have not stuck around to see me hit the finish line, but I know deep down inside that they are happy for my accomplishments.  Walden proves with hard work and determination you can make your dreams come true.