r/wguaccounting

I got my HCI degree at a mid-tier UC and haven't found any good opportunities. I've been mostly applying to UX/UI design jobs and only getting unpaid internship offers with a couple graphic design jobs sprinkled in. I've been fired from all those design jobs. All in under a year. Two companies fired me within two days saying my performance wasn't good and the other UX/UI unpaid internship basically fired me for a stupid drama-related reason.

Anyways, I'm over design and looking to pivot to accounting because I genuinely enjoy the material. I've watched many videos from Farhat and Tony Bell and liked it. My brother enjoys his career as an accountant and I feel like being an accountant matches the lifestyle I want for myself. I also signed up to start my BS in Accounting at WGU November 1st. I'm excited but I'm also nervous that this might be the wrong decision.

Was the BS in Accounting at WGU worth it for you? Did you eventually find a job with the degree? Thank you.

What was your schedule like? How did you manage your time, and what tools did you use? YouTube videos, AI, study guides, practice tests, etc?

I work full time nights and am hoping to finish in 2 terms if possible, while actually learning and retaining the material.

Would love to hear what worked for you, how you stayed on track, and any tips for making the most of your time!

I recently had my boss tell me that young moms are never successful (I became a mom at 18) and that I would eventually drop out/not finish my degree. I am approximately 54% of the way done with my degree and would naturally like to prove her wrong because I’m not sure what compelled her to say that to her employee??? Anyways!! I could use all the tips and tricks for accelerating. I’ve been slacking a lot but would like to use this as motivation to finish my degree because I’m not about to prove her right. So any and all advice for accelerating is greatly appreciated. TYIA!!!!

Finally received my transcript evaluation. I do have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field (exercise science), so I figured I *would* have a lot of classes. Says I am only 25%ish of the way through and have about 90 credits left.

I took so many math classes while undergrad, I thought this may help me, but it does not seem so! I am not taking any Sophia classes as my state will not recognize them.

Feeling pretty discouraged about this degree, guys. I went to a “Meet the Firms” event hosted by CalCPA, and it felt like students from traditional, in-person colleges were prioritized. Recruiters also mentioned including your GPA to stand out, which makes me nervous since WGU doesn’t provide a traditional GPA.
Everyone seemed so young, too, which made me feel a little out of place, although I know that shouldn’t matter.
For those who landed accounting jobs or internships through WGU, what helped you get your foot in the door? Did employers care about the lack of a traditional GPA, and how did you handle that on applications? I’d appreciate any advice or hearing about your experiences.