Connie Cash (BMgmt, 2006) has her own business counselling farm families and small businesses in the area of succession planning to smoothly transition to future generations.

"I selected AU due to my inability to relocate to pursue a university education. I also selected it due to its focus on delivering distance education to students around the world. A personal goal of mine was to earn my degree in spite of life getting in the way and making it difficult from both a logistical and financial standpoint. I found AU very accommodating and financially affordable. Earning my degree gave me extra confidence and personal satisfaction.

"I absolutely loved the flexibility AU afforded me in pursuing my education when it was convenient for me. It allowed me to continue working and raising my family - all the while receiving my education. This would have been impossible in a traditional university setting. I also found the professors and tutors extremely helpful and willing to give input and advice when asked."

She says that while distance education is extremely beneficial, "it can also be difficult, and easy to procrastinate for some who are used to a more structured atmosphere. You still have to do the work and still have to get your assignments in when required."