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I just received a job offer to work in the University of Chicago's athletic department!
(and no...I didn't get the job because my boyfriend is a scientist @ U of C!)
I was waiting for him to get off work one day and decided to see what jobs were available. There was an assistant personal training position and I decided to apply. Didn't tell anyone. Didn't think I'd get it.
I was just offered the position last week. I am 1 of only two personal trainers on campus.
I have to serve not just the students but also faculty,employees,etc.
So yes....having a personal training certification is a requirement...but I am sure without the degree I earned from Excelsior, they would have hired another personal trainer with a degree.
If U of C hired me with an Excelsior degree, it is legit!
When I am not studying - https://youtu.be/C-kk8xa0BLQ
MS in Public Health at SNHU in progress. Expected Grad Date - August 2017
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified -2014, Ice Chamber Kettlebell Sport Certified - 2015
NCSF Personal Trainer -2010
Done! BS in LIBERAL STUDIES From Excelsior. Conferral Date - Dec 18, 2009!
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
Completed!
Military - 58 credits
Traditional - 12 credits
Clep - 21 credits
Excelsior Exams - Organizational Behavior(B), World Population (A), Ethics (A), Cultural Diversity (B),Psychology of A&A (A), Gerontology (B)
DSST -Drugs & Alcohol (A), Civil War (A), Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (A), Social Psychology (A)
Penn Foster- Info Lit (passed)
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Thanks! I know that if I didn't have my degree and only armed with a personal trainer cert....
I wouldn't have received the job. Could I have worked at a big box corporate gym with only a cert? Sure!
But U of C? Oh no.
Without Excelsior...I'd be stuck in a job I hated.
Now I love getting up for work. I love it. It's a great feeling.
Btw, My Cert- NCSF is Ace approved for college credit!
When I am not studying - https://youtu.be/C-kk8xa0BLQ
MS in Public Health at SNHU in progress. Expected Grad Date - August 2017
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified -2014, Ice Chamber Kettlebell Sport Certified - 2015
NCSF Personal Trainer -2010
Done! BS in LIBERAL STUDIES From Excelsior. Conferral Date - Dec 18, 2009!
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
Completed!
Military - 58 credits
Traditional - 12 credits
Clep - 21 credits
Excelsior Exams - Organizational Behavior(B), World Population (A), Ethics (A), Cultural Diversity (B),Psychology of A&A (A), Gerontology (B)
DSST -Drugs & Alcohol (A), Civil War (A), Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (A), Social Psychology (A)
Penn Foster- Info Lit (passed)
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Congratulations!
BBA, MBA/ACC
Currently pursuing AS, working on 35ish CLEP credit hours, 3/7 tests complete!
English Comp w/Essay (3) - 7/09 - 71
Intro to Sociology (3) - 8/09 - 72
Intro to Psychology (3) - 8/09 - 68
Biology (8)
College Mathematics (3)
College Algebra (3)
American Lit (6)
6/33 Community College Credits Complete
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I followed your progress for quite some time.
Good for you and your achievement 
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That's fantastic! Congrats!
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So far so good at my new job. I love it. It's a little odd going to work and loving every minute of it.
I think I shall get used to the feeling!
When I am not studying - https://youtu.be/C-kk8xa0BLQ
MS in Public Health at SNHU in progress. Expected Grad Date - August 2017
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified -2014, Ice Chamber Kettlebell Sport Certified - 2015
NCSF Personal Trainer -2010
Done! BS in LIBERAL STUDIES From Excelsior. Conferral Date - Dec 18, 2009!
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
Completed!
Military - 58 credits
Traditional - 12 credits
Clep - 21 credits
Excelsior Exams - Organizational Behavior(B), World Population (A), Ethics (A), Cultural Diversity (B),Psychology of A&A (A), Gerontology (B)
DSST -Drugs & Alcohol (A), Civil War (A), Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (A), Social Psychology (A)
Penn Foster- Info Lit (passed)
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Tasman Wrote:I followed your progress for quite some time. Ummm, that's just creepy... :leaving:
SMS, SGB, GEN, NG, TG16, NES, SNES
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Tasman Wrote:I followed your progress for quite some time.
Good for you and your achievement
I have, too, and I am so happy for you April!!!
Are you going to get to go to the graduation ceremony? I'm still planning to be there.
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april004 Wrote:So far so good at my new job. I love it. It's a little odd going to work and loving every minute of it.
I think I shall get used to the feeling!
Hey April,
Thats the best:hurray:
Does it comes with free/reduce tuition ...... 
Started 5/09
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