“I learned at ý Western that with hard work, dedication and a desire to learn, everything truly is possible.”

Rebekah Jones, Accounting

As a nontraditional student, Rebekah Jones said it was pretty intimidating to think about going back to college, but it didn’t take very long before she felt comfortable at ý Western. Within a few days, she says, she had met many students and was enjoying her classes.

“At ý Western, everyone is caring and considerate,” she said. “Faculty and staff encouraged me and helped me reach my goals.”

Two months before graduation, Rebekah, an accounting major, was hired full-time at a local CPA firm, and she credits her college courses and two internships for that accomplishment.

As a nontraditional student, Rebekah balanced family life, school and three part-time jobs.

“I learned at ý Western that with hard work, dedication and a desire to learn, everything truly is possible,” she says. “You just have to take that first step, and ý Western will help you.”