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Online game design degrees are becoming increasingly popular—but are they actually worth it? With the gaming industry expanding rapidly and more universities offering flexible programs, many students are considering this path as a way to turn their passion into a career. The answer depends on your goals, learning style, and how you plan to use…

Yes, Amazon can help pay for college, but it’s not a blank check you can use anywhere for any major. Amazon’s main education benefit is Career Choice, which is designed around job-ready training and degrees in in-demand fields. The biggest upside is that Amazon typically pays the school directly, so you’re not fronting tuition and…

Yes, the U.S. military can pay for some or even all of your college costs, but it usually depends on where you are in your service path and which benefits you qualify for. For most people, the two biggest pillars are Military Tuition Assistance (TA) while you’re serving and GI Bill benefits through the VA…

Based in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Lucky A. is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at University of the People. Her journey toward higher education has been shaped by resilience, determination, and a belief that education can open doors to a better future. Lucky grew up in a family where opportunities were limited, but…

Originally from Mexico and now based in Texas, United States, Benjamin L. is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Information Technology at University of the People. He previously completed his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at UoPeople. Benjamin’s journey to higher ed has been shaped by perseverance, discipline, and an unwavering belief in the power…

If you’re trying to plan your financial aid, timing matters. You don’t just submit the FAFSA and instantly get an award letter. There’s a federal processing step first, then your colleges have to receive your data, review it, and build your aid package. If you’re waiting on aid to decide where you can afford to…

A college refund check is basically the leftover portion of your financial aid after your school applies tuition, fees, and other charges to your student account. If you’re counting on that money for books, rent, groceries, or transportation, the timing matters a lot, especially at the start of a term when bills hit before you’ve…

Based in Venezuela, Santiago H. is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at University of the People while balancing his studies with work and everyday life. He already holds an associate degree in the same field and continues building his path in technology with determination and resilience. As the son of two engineers, Santiago…

Computer science has never advanced through a single lens. From the earliest conceptual work in algorithms to contemporary breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, women have been central to defining how computing evolves. Ada Lovelace articulated the first algorithm intended for implementation on a machine and, more importantly, recognized that computation could extend beyond arithmetic to symbolic…

For Shahir Ahmad S., education has never been a single path — it has always been a foundation for building something bigger. At 25 years old, the Afghan national is already a civil engineer working full-time in Kabul. In 2025, he added another layer to his journey by enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in…

Originally from Malawi, Africa, Tiyanjane B. now lives in the United States. As the secondborn in a family of three, she learned responsibility early in life. But at just 14 years old, while still in high school, her life changed dramatically when she became pregnant. For many young girls in her situation, education would have…

I began my academic journey at University of the People in 2021 while working full-time. As a first-generation college graduate from Nigeria, earning my degree represents more than a personal milestone; it represents the hopes and dreams of my family. Growing up in a modest household, I witnessed my parents’ sacrifices to provide us with…