WCSU degree in-hand, Lane is ready to give back
After several years working as a financial services employee recruiter, Jillian Lane decided to abandon the corporate world and go back to school. She chose to work toward a master's degree in counseling "so I could pursue a more personally fulfilling career,” she says. At WestConn, there is a real sense of professionalism in the way the professors prepare the students to go into the field.
In considering where to undertake her studies, Lane considered many variables — including location and the convenience of evening classes — but ultimately she placed the most emphasis on the quality of the program. That’s why she came to WestConn.
“I looked at other schools,” Lane says. “Location was a big part of it, but I had a very good feeling after meeting Assistant Professor of Education and Educational Psychology Dr. Michael Gilles. He truly cares about his students and the field of counseling. I was impressed by his sense of investment in the field and his interest in having his students go out into that field as the strongest professionals we could possibly be.”
Gilles, who was Lane’s adviser, wasn’t the only professor in the counselor education program to leave an impression.
“The diversity of my professors’ experiences all were so different, and their sharing of their experiences was invaluable,” Lane says. “At WestConn, there is a real sense of professionalism in the way the professors prepare the students to go into the field.”
Lane believes her fellow students enhanced her WestConn experience as well.
We have six great reasons to consider WestConn.
Reason No. 1:
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WestConn’s educators excel in their subject areas and disciplines, and are committed to excellence in teaching, ensuring student success and fostering a diverse academic community. Small class sizes taught by award-winning professors — including some Fulbright scholars — provide the best learning opportunities available.
Reason No. 2:
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Capitalizing on our location in Danbury, Connecticut, a New England city characterized by its economic vibrancy and its diverse citizenry, as well as our proximity to the educational and cultural riches of New York City, WestConn has truly become a global university. Our students can be found exhibiting their art in Manhattan, performing theater on Broadway and in Scotland, visiting the United Nations and traveling to China, Spain, Puerto Rico and Vietnam for immersion programs.
Reason No. 3:
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At WestConn, we value and affirm the unique contributions of our many constituent populations, recognizing the learning opportunities that differences can create. Workshops, roundtables and student organizations serve to explore and understand how best to combine the many unique talents within our student and faculty populations to foster discussion and understanding.
Reason No. 4:
Quality Academic Programs
WCSU degree in-hand, Lane is ready to give back
WestConn offers a range of quality academic offerings, including signature programs like our teacher education, music performance, nursing and science degrees, to our one-of-a-kind meteorology, professional writing and justice and law administration programs. There truly is something for everyone at WestConn.
Reason No. 5:
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Our philosophy is simple: Foster a holistic approach to intellectual and social growth and development that prepares students to be productive citizens of the state of Connecticut and the world by developing their knowledge, experience, and critical thinking and by fostering life-long learning characterized by intellectual curiosity, imagination and creativity. In other words, if you can imagine it, you can achieve it at WestConn.
Reason No. 6:
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WestConn is proud to offer the affordability and access of a mid-sized public university while creating the quality experience of the best private institutions. Through private and corporate scholarships and endowments, the university continues to provide resources to students with academic achievement and financial need.
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