Withdrawing due to confirming where Maestro comes from.
Thank you all for having me as a classmate, but it is time for me to withdraw.
This decision is not because of the accreditation issues or because I am looking for transfer opportunities. In fact, I am stepping away from this whole pursuit of a degree for now. I am taking this opportunity to give myself a break from all of it.
For me, the issue is where Maestro comes from. My household is firmly anti-war, and because of our personal convictions, anything connected to this particular state is simply something we cannot support.
The idea behind Maestro was amazing, and I am genuinely sad that I have reached this decision. I was excited to learn new material, and I did. My husband and children cheered me on, and I was truly motivated. I was even willing to push through all of the turmoil surrounding the accreditation situation—but this is where I personally draw the line.
I am not worried about a piece of technology that can easily be acquired somewhere else, I am not even worried about the information leak, nor am I worried about the degree I might have earned through this institution. What saddens me is that the concept itself had so much potential.
I also believe that many of the problems that surfaced could have been avoided. Whatever decisions were made regarding enrollment and growth ultimately left many students feeling betrayed, and their complaints brought serious concerns into the open.
As for Pell Grant funding, I believe there will be other opportunities ahead. For me, this is not the end of the world—it is simply time to move in another direction.
I wish all of you well, and I sincerely hope every student receives fairness and justice. You deserve that—every single one of you.