Convocation 2020: Christel Meyer, BMgmt

Due to family and work obligations I chose AU for it‘s adaptability to work from home and work on my degree.

Over the years the not only has my family encouraged me, but also the staff and academic advisors at AU.

Being able to accomplish a self-directed study program and the enormous accomplishment it is, knowing how much perseverance it takes to complete every course, and having the support of the university.

People often ask why I was still finishing my degree as I had reached all my occupational goals without it. It became more of a personal goal. In a nutshell, I wanted to finish what I started. I finished so many other courses outside of AU, but not finishing my degree was not an option. I retired at 50 with more than 30 years in government, and four months later, I finished my degree.

There were so many challenges with work and family life. But one in particular stood out –  I became ill and AU allowed me to have a  break from the program until I was back to health.

I feel you can never stop learning. Life is learning and AU provides programs so people can fulfill those goals while raising a family and working. This degree has gained me the confidence knowing I achieved one of my life long goals.