Working Mom
Location: RaleighSociology major Marie Blanchard leads a complex life. A single mom with two school-age kids, Marie balances a number of demands on her time. Like many modern moms, Marie juggles a 40-hour work week, the kids’ nightly homework and school events, cheerleading practice, along with her own undergraduate studies. In the Blanchard household, study time is a family event.
Marie Blanchard is an NC State Achiever. She completed 20 courses, or roughly 48% of her undergraduate studies, via online eLearning. From courses delivered by videocassette to media-rich Internet-based classes, she has experienced NC State Distance Education in all its forms. Now she owes a lot more to the time and place flexibility that makes eLearning the right choice for the modern learner. Marie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Criminal Justice concentration. Not one to rest on her laurels, Marie plans to continue her education in graduate school.
“Working full-time and being a single parent does not leave me much time for attending classes on campus. Through online eLearning, I can balance the demands of my job and time with my two daughters. Without eLearning, I would not be able to finish my degree.