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Why are you studying the field that you've chosen?
Name: Bill Hurd
Age: 73
Marital Status: Married
Children: Five
Current Location: Oklahoma
Personal Quote: "The best thing [about distance learning] is the ability to work on the lessons at my own time and place of choosing."
School: Northcentral University
Target: Ph.D. in Business Administration, 2007
I'm working towards my Ph.D. for personal satisfaction.
Why did you decide to go with distance learning?
I cannot spare the time to attend a brick and mortar university, so distance learning was the only way for me to get my degree.
How do you manage work/school/personal life?
I do most of my studying in the very early morning hours so I will have time for my family during the day and early evening. This system works for me and lets me better manage my time.
How are you paying for your education?
I am using some personal income to afford my education.
How much did it cost you?
About $12,000 so far for my degree.
What is your biggest challenge as a distance learning student?
The biggest challenge about distance learning for me is sticking with it, and resisting the desire to quit.
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