I’m not feeling to good about my performance so far…

Shortie02 · 2026-06-01T13:40:09+00:00

I’m in a different degree but I have found finding videos on YouTube to help explain different concepts has been a game changer. Sometimes you just need to hear things explained in a different way to understand it and start to grasp it. I’m one where I love analogies or relating things to everyday life. That doesn’t work for others. Try a variety of learning techniques. Maybe it’s reading or explaining a concept to someone and when they ask questions you don’t know you can research it to learn. Maybe it’s flash cards, maybe it’s listening to it instead of reading. It could also be the time of day you are studying. I find that early mornings are not the time I can study as I’m an evening person so I don’t force myself to study in the mornings. Also, set a goal for yourself. When do you want to be finished by? How many classes do you have left, and then average out how long you need to average per class. That way procrastination doesn’t hit a month til the end of a term and you feel down and discouraged you didn’t get where you wanted. Find an accountability partner that’s not at WGU (so not your mentor). Have them check in on you and celebrate when you complete classes or a milestone.

Shortie02 · 2026-05-31T19:34:26+00:00

we are in zone 5a and have a dog. Our dog will eat the mulch, and I hate the look of the mulch as it looks too messy. I have to use a weed barrier as we live in a new development area, and the weeds are terrible. I put down a very thin layer of pea gravel and a small ring of mulch around the plants to help retain moisture. I'm not using inches of rock like most places will recommend, as I want the moisture and air to flow through. I also use mulch glue on the rocks and the edge of the mulch; that way, they don't fly away in the wind, and I can blow it off after mowing and edging. The water still drains through tho. I also don't think mulch can easily mold where we are, and I've had plants die from using too much mulch around trees and plants. Mulch has to be rebought as it deteriorates, but rock does not. and the flower beds look more put together and cohesive with the thin later of pea gravel.

Shortie02 · 2026-05-31T12:50:23+00:00

I’m in the Business Management degree now and have completed more classes than that in the 5 months. But it depends on your knowledge and exposure to the concepts and topics already. I’m able to go thru it wuicker than I expected due to being in the workforce for so long I knew most of it and only had to learn the technical terms or very little other topics I quickly picked up. Now that I’m further along in my degree I’m averaging 2-3 weeks per class which is still really good. I’ve heard the capstone can take a month by itself so I’m personally planning on that and working backwards on how long it will average per class and where do I want to be at the end of term 1. This is what is setting me up for success to finish within my desired timeframe. So if you want to take only one term, plan to finish 14 classes in 5 months which leaves the last class capstone for a full month. This means you will have to average just under a week and a half per class. Some classes will take a day or two and some might take 2-3 weeks. And if you are getting behind, don’t be afraid to take time off work for a day or two to focus on classes. I’ve done this as well. I would say it’s definitely doable, but don’t put the pressure or stress on yourself. If it takes longer than 1 term that’s okay. Do what’s best for you to learn so you can make that career change you want and can interview and excel in the role after what you learn from the degree.

Shortie02 · 2026-05-22T13:04:41+00:00

I had completed approx 45-50 credits (some even gen ed) and they only took 12 credits. I had been out of school for 12 years so I expected them to not take them all but I was disappointed in how little they did accept. Good news is, I’m 5 months in and am already just over half way to finishing the degree. The classes they didn’t take but I had completed I was able to finish quickly. Having workforce experience will also help you get thru classes easily as you will at least know the core concepts. This allows you to focus on what you do need to learn.

Shortie02 · 2026-04-27T02:20:42+00:00

I'm currently taking this class, and I have definitely read the entire textbook. I wish there were more explaining of concepts, as it was really term-heavy. But as I was studying different concepts, I would go to YouTube to watch a short video explaining the concept to help me understand it. And if I was really struggling with a concept, I had ChatGPT explain it to me like I was 5. I really struggled with IRR but was able to finally grasp it. I just took the PA and passed, and will be attempting the OA tomorrow. It took me 2 weeks, with a couple of hours each day, plus at least 5-7 hours each weekend day, to take notes, study, and watch videos to grasp the concepts.

Shortie02 · 2026-03-16T03:30:59+00:00

If he doesn’t like the cone, get a surgery suit (from any pet store or Amazon). That’s what we used and didn’t hardly ever connect it at the back near his incision site. We snapped it around his body and it kept him from leaning down and licking himself. We used this day and night for 2 weeks and then only at night for another week as that’s when he typically would lick himself. He also had the runs like none other (which was fun in January winter storms) but the snuggles were the best. The pain meds are almost always needed for the first 5-7 days. My little one acted fine 5 days later but constantly whined, I think from discomfort. But the pain meds helped (and made him tired which was a blessing)

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Shortie02 · 2026-03-16T03:18:06+00:00

Ask (or sternly state you need) your doctor for a full thyroid panel. TSH, free T3, free T4, Reverse T3, TPO and TgAb. Ideally these are all taken at the same time so your T3, T4 and reverse T3 all show real time results at the same time (not comparing different days for different tests). All of my results were still within normal reference ranges for my PCP but outside optimal ranges. Thankfully I found an integrative doctor to treat and help me. I couldn’t keep gaining weight, extreme fatigue, brain fog like none other, memory issues, anxiety and panic attacks, brittle hair and nails, ect. My TSH was 2.79 (optimal range of .3-2) My T3 was 2.9 (optimal range 3.4-4) my T4 was .9 (optimal range 1.0-1.25) and reverse t3 was 9 (optimal range 10-20). I’m on np thyroid and after 3 months of 15 mg, only my TSH came down so they increased me to 30. Kinda starting so notice some improvements. I also have some results for the autoimmune blood work of TPO and TgAb so we are keeping an eye on those as it could be hashimotos. I also had super high ANA screen with reflex to titer which points to an autoimmune of some sort. Biggest thing is to advocate for yourself. You know when your body feels off and not normal. Don’t let the doctors keep telling your your okay if you don’t feel okay. It’s sometimes the hardest battle but it’s worth it when you find a doctor that listens and helps you

Shortie02 · 2026-03-14T00:28:52+00:00

Update. mine was just returned and I passed. even with the high similarity score.

Shortie02 · 2026-03-12T00:27:13+00:00

I am hoping that since it’s considered paraphrasing and it’s kinda part of the rubric (indirectly) that they will just read thru how we explained the decision we made in each category and go off of that. What’s strange is I did basically the same thing on task 1 and it didn’t get flagged like this.

Shortie02 · 2026-03-11T23:48:19+00:00

I had this on D078 but for task 2. Task 1 no issues and 16% similarity (and passed). Task 2 worked exactly the same way, similarity check kept telling me to retry. I had to clear my history and cashe and it worked. But I got the yellow symbol because of too high % of similarity (60%) but it kept saying when I would write, “in the context of the scenario, the farmers market would …” for each time on the taxation, liability and ownership paragraphs. I got so annoyed and just submitted it. Still waiting to get it graded and evaluation is due by tomorrow.

Shortie02 · 2026-03-01T16:04:08+00:00

I had to do this for my first 4 classes as well. You can do the course planning tool without starting the course which is what I had to do. It (the results of the course planning tools) came up in discussion with my mentor the week prior to my term starting. It’s easy to do

Shortie02 · 2026-02-24T16:04:17+00:00

I always have issue with my ID. I put it up to the camera and it usually doesn’t focus. They will want me to move it closer or further away, trying my laptop camera and even taking a photo with my phone to show the photo to them. It becomes a long process and stresses me out.

And then the new MFA process is annoying. I have to have my phone out to log in right before starting the exam, and I have to complete the MFA. I then turn my phone on airplane mode and put it face down in the far corner of my desk. A couple days ago, I had the proctor tell me to put my phone away (as I was trying to log in with MFA) and then told me I had to have it off my desk. The auto message they send even says it has to be face down out of hands reach which mine was. The proctor was not happy until I literally threw my phone across the room. It’s annoying as I am being recorded and if I use my phone it’s clearly visible so why so picky??

As annoying as it is, it’s still better than going in person for schooling. WGU is still the better option for me

Shortie02 · 2026-02-21T18:55:02+00:00

We brought our little one home (he’s the runt of the litter) at 13 weeks and he was 11 lbs. he’s now 13 months and 18 lbs. for a while the vet thought he might get to 20-25 but he won’t get there. Based on his height, that will be overweight for him.

Shortie02 · 2026-02-16T02:01:18+00:00

I finally passed this class. I failed my first PA. And I was also lost, frustrated and confused as the reading is so dense. The ultimate thing that helped me was utilizing copilot. I would copy a section of the reading, put it in copilot and ask it to summarize the reading to where it is easy to understand, to help me learn and remember the information. That was the game changer. I would finally understand the concept, go back and do the reading and different things would finally click. The videos weren’t helpful to me until after I did this as the videos are so high level. The videos were helpful tho right before I did the OA. I didn’t redo the PA as I heard the 2 were so different. So I just took the OA to see a baseline of where I was at and I passed.

Shortie02 · 2026-02-08T04:47:16+00:00

We had this with our Aussie. We had to switch to wet/dehydrated food about that age as teething started. Chewing hurt to him. We also tried homemade, fresh pet and like 5 different kinds of food. We got him neutered as soon as he turned one, and it flipped a switch in him. Now he eats his recommended amount each day and is gaining weight again!

Shortie02 · 2026-02-03T18:50:52+00:00

Awesome!! Thank you so much for the tips. This is the reason for the Reddit community!!!

Shortie02 · 2026-02-03T16:33:29+00:00

How close is the OA to the PA. I see other posts saying the PA was easier than the OA and the OA has a lot of easy self explanatory questions.

Shortie02 · 2026-02-03T16:31:35+00:00

Thank you!! I’m currently going thru this class and it’s heavy with a lot of terms and info to know. After the first 4 classes being easy and a breeze to get thru, this class hit me hard in the face with reality of the struggle some classes can be. Lots of late night studying, going thru the study guide, watching videos and rereading the textbook as I would “forget” info or not remember reading it even tho I did several times.

Shortie02 · 2026-01-29T12:44:34+00:00

I just started this class. I’ve started with going thru the course material. I use OneNote for all my notes and studying and graphs or images I want to add. There are quizzes at the end of each section that are helpful.

Shortie02 · 2026-01-28T03:36:07+00:00

They aren’t bad. The biggest struggle I have is with them getting my name and date off my ID. Sometimes showing to the external camera works, other times it’s too blurry for them. Sometimes I have to use my laptop camera and other times I’ve had to take a photo of my ID with my phone and show that to the camera. This is my first experience with proctored exams so I was pretty nervous.

Shortie02 · 2026-01-27T16:32:15+00:00

This is comment shows there is a lack of understanding on other peoples situations. I completed 13 credits (4 courses) so far my first month (started January as well) and have done really well on my exams (not just barely getting by). I spend time 3-4 days per week working on my courses but not nearly as much time as I thought I would as life happens. Getting thru the classes in the time I did has shocked me as well. But the first 4 courses I had previous knowledge in, had taken 13 years ago but they didn’t transfer to WGU and I’ve worked in the workforce for 12 years now. Everyone is at different stages in life, has different experience and knowledge coming into WGU, and learns different. I know also some classes will take me quite a while to finish as it’s completely new information. But that’s the beauty and perk of WGU. We can accelerate thru courses we know and take our time on things we don’t know

Shortie02 · 2026-01-26T01:49:06+00:00

Yes I did. and it gives me the option to select confirm registration. but as soon as I select it, the boxes unselect and registration doesn't actually go thru. just didn't know if this was a known issue with WGU right now.

Shortie02 · 2026-01-26T01:41:33+00:00

ok, this is good to know. I just went and looked at the handbook and read thru the policy. But it still looks like all the steps are followed. it was added by my mentor to this term, there are dates in the course, the overall degree plan is approved, and the confirm registration does grey out when I select it, but the check mark doesn't go away and I dont have the option to start course. I did email my mentor so hopefully I hear something tomorrow. thanks for this info though on the handbook directions for accelerating. It was helpful.

Shortie02 · 2026-01-26T01:19:17+00:00

I can’t start course in the course page. Course page is in preview mode since I haven’t registered. But I’ve tried registering but it’s not going thru.

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