THE NEWSLETTER OF PENN FOSTER COLLEGE — September 2010
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
 
FACES OF PENN FOSTER
Marc C. of Hauppauge, NY

“I already have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a French speaking country. Five years after I came to America, I found a job as an Engineer Technician at the New York State Department of Transportation after passing the civil service test for ET. Although I started my graduate studies at City College, I thought it was not the best way to keep my job safe as an Engineer Technician. I had so many technical English words, notions, and American practices I needed to be familiar with in order to be more useful to my company and prevent myself from being ousted.” Read more...

 
WHO'S WHO AT PENN FOSTER

Jim Burcicki, Senior Instructor in Business Development Programs and Photography

Jim Burcicki has worked in the Education Department of Penn Foster College for over six years as an instructor in Business and Photography Programs. In addition, Jim has an interest in art and has completed training in caricature drawing and face and figure painting. He is interested in digital painting, economics, and financial markets. Read more...

 
PERSEVERANCE

You’ve made the decision to go back to school to further your education and learn new skills. It’s a very exciting time in your life. You know you’ve made the right decision, but now your life is becoming more stressful and is dramatically changing. Your free time has suddenly diminished. What do you do now? Find out...

 
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