January 27th, 2012
A top distance education institute of higher learning, Walden University is an online college that offers bachelors through post-graduate programs for thousands of students from coast to coast. Here's some of the interesting developments that have taken place at Walden University and it's virtual version Walden University online over the years.Centered in the Midwest, the college was started in 1971 as a for-profit, private institution. Currently, Walden College awards Master of Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Business Administration, B.S., MS Health Studies, and Doctorate Programs as well. The academic center has over 50 locations from state to state in addition to the online university. To provide these locations, Walden University has partnered with the a top academic services firm. With this collaboration, pupils at this computer based school can participate in graduate residencies in Europe and South America. Additionally, participants are able to take advantage of Walden College's career counseling services. Unlike other peer schools, Walden University online highly values its professors and believes that their academic training should be more than just for the goal of career advancement. It is through this goal that the academic benchmarks of Walden have been set relatively skyward.At Walden University, the .. more >> 
Thanks Jim Rohn. I love the quote from the book, Twelve Pillars, "College will make you a living. Self education will make you a fortune." This idea has set us free.I have been fortunate enough to have a college education. In fact, I spent almost ten years dedicated to the system that would give me the "brass ring". College is an expensive venture. You are required pay up front for education that you apply later. In some cases, people rack up $100,000+ bill that they have to scramble to pay off with their new "job". I know people who are skimming by trying to get the 10+ year debt paid off. I was also lucky enough to study a topic I absolutely love, art, more specifically graphic design. In school I was a sell out to all the other fine artists for "making a living" off of my art. I have had a good, some would even say, great career with my college degree. Interestingly enough, it didn't have the power to set me free.Self education has always been a passion of mine. I love to read to expand my knowledge. I have been moved off of my couch to