 I'm the first college graduate in my family. Eight years ago I think I was scared to go through the process because I was scared to find out that I couldn't afford to come here. It took me quite a few years to just lose the fear and go through the process. And only when you go through the process you do find out that it is possible. I think the major advantage of the BLS program is flexibility. You're allowed to craft your curriculum. The BLS program has many options. You can go full-time like I do or you can go part-time. There's a wide array of online classes you can take. They have classes during the winter breaks, the summer breaks, daytime classes, nighttime classes, you name it. Honestly, every single teacher that I've had was genuinely caring and concerned for me as a student and as a person. Your contributions are valued and important. I knew that I wanted to not only just attend school, I wanted to excel. So I really tried hard, really, really hard and it paid off. I do believe it's going to change my life. I think it's going to change my children's life course. To be able to say you're a graduate from Fairfield U, I think it means something.