If you have the opportunity to speak to Joe Karpinski, Jr., a theme will arise. While his accomplishments are great, longevity as a student is notable, and his professional career has no lack of high points, his true motivation comes from serving others, teaching others, and knowing that he’s made an impact. 

He says he cares deeply about helping others forge their own path and hopes that sharing his experiences may provide a path for them.

Jodi Raymond knows what she wants out of life.
 
Getting to that place has been anything but easy. Even before Jodi enrolled at Ashford University* (now the University of Arizona Global Campus), she developed a deep understanding of how life’s experiences – “the school of hard knocks,” as she says – shape the trajectory of a person’s path. The way we respond to hardships, and the decisions we make when staring down our own personal tragedy can determine the direction of our lives.

For college students returning to school after a long hiatus, algebra can seem as foreign as online learning itself.

Tutoring can help to improve your understanding of course work, save you time, help decrease homework stress, and contribute to your academic performance. However, some students may not be familiar with how tutoring works, and in some instances, may even be intimidated by the service. Here, we offer some tips on what to expect and how to make the most of a tutoring session.

How to View Tutoring and Your Tutor

No one is a master in every subject, so we all need a little extra guidance or support at some point. There are two important things to know about tutoring.

As an online student, you’re probably an expert in multitasking — pursuing your degree while working full time, caring for a family, or otherwise balancing numerous responsibilities. As an online institution, the University of Arizona Global Campus is in the business of helping you balance those roles with a straightforward path to educational and career goals.

In 2013, Flory L. Seidel’s life and career path were changed forever when he was hit on his left side by a large truck and suffered major trauma to just about his entire body. 

His teeth were crushed, his ribs were broken, he had multiple lacerations, and he had major injuries to his hand, arm, knee, and leg.

“He hit me, blasted me across the street, and then drove over me,” Flory recalls about the accident. 

He was taken to the hospital, but he didn’t stay long. 

Although no one went into 2020 thinking they’d need to have the chops to successfully adjust to the complexities of a global pandemic, it turned out to be the type of situation Dr. Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes was particularly well-suited to handle. 

“As an entrepreneur, adapting to changes, pivoting, and finding new opportunities during a challenging time is what I do and part of who I am,” explains our May 2021 Alum of the Month. 

If there is anything Denise Soltero believes in, it is her education. She knows firsthand that when you stick to your goals and work through obstacles, the rewards you reap are that much sweeter. She has carried that mindset with her through her early life and education to her college journey at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC).  

Although he’s not yet 23, our February Student of the Month Dan Fiore is tackling his career and educational ambitions with a sense of purpose that belies his youthfulness. Currently active duty in the U.S. Navy, Dan spends his nights working as an aviation mechanic at a base on the East Coast. When he gets off work around 3 am, he hits the gym, sleeps until noon, and then starts cracking the books to work on his studies. 

Growing up in Ohio as the oldest of five siblings, Constance Conner says her younger brothers and sisters always made her feel like a superhero. “They think everything I do is so easy, and I’m like…‘Guys, you don’t even know the half of it.’”