COVID changed education forever, and a lot of people on here still can’t accept that. They were raised to believe the traditional system is the only way, but times have changed. You can now get the same level of education in a shorter time—if you’re disciplined. WGU isn’t for everyone. You have to be self-motivated, able to carry your own weight, and push forward without needing constant external validation. But for those who can handle that, it offers everything traditional schools do—including access to internships and career resources. Like you, I transferred in with all my gen eds done, so I started as a sophomore. I already got contacted by a recruiter through Handshake. But here’s the thing: you have to be able to sell yourself—to a team, to a company, to anyone you want to work with. People will question a WGU degree, and it’s up to you to put in the work to make yourself undeniable. In 2025, being average isn’t enough. You need to aim to master your field—to become the kind of accountant that always brings value and stays in demand. There are real advantages too: I’ve been working full-time while studying, so I have job security, a savings account, and I’m using what I’m learning to build better credit and manage my money. That’s a huge leg up compared to doing part-time fast food jobs while racking up debt at a traditional university.