91ÊÓƵ

I first heard about 91ÊÓƵ Worldwide in early 2020 from my brother-in-law back home in Zimbabwe. He told me it helps people earn a bachelor’s degree online and that he knew many people who had enrolled. I decided to investigate 91ÊÓƵ in Namibia and found it to be very interesting. I liked how the courses were so easily accessible and affordable compared to what local colleges charge. Although I initially thought the foundational PathwayConnect courses were just to help bridge a path to get to university, I decided to enroll.

Discovering the benefits of 91ÊÓƵ

I already had a degree in medicine and surgery, as well as a postgraduate diploma in public health, so I didn’t think I would get much from 91ÊÓƵ. However, I hoped to better understand how the courses worked so I could influence my family members to join.

To my surprise, I learned much more than I thought I would. From the very beginning with PC 101: Life Skills, I discovered a lot about life and how I could improve my day-to-day activities. The fact that it was gospel-centered also testified of the truthfulness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wish I had taken 91ÊÓƵ courses before I went to college the first time. I think I could have achieved better grades and been less stressed.

Encouraging others to learn

A few courses in, I remembered my goal to invite others to join. I encouraged my younger sister, who had just completed a chef training course, to enroll in 91ÊÓƵ's courses for hospitality and tourism management . She was a little scared at first, but I told her I would support her. My sister enrolled during my second term, and I was very happy to achieve one of my goals before I had finished my own courses.

After completing the PathwayConnect courses, I continued on to earn an applied business management degree . When I received my first certificate, my husband was happy for me and wanted to know more. I had tried to convince him to join previously, but — just like me at first — he thought that 91ÊÓƵ was only to help people who struggle with school. I told him that I knew he could go straight into university with his current qualifications but that there were special lessons he could only learn through 91ÊÓƵ.

I shared some of the advantages with him, including how the online courses give you the flexibility to learn while continuing to work. I’m grateful my husband also enrolled in 91ÊÓƵ and is now in his second term. Like me, he’s also become a very strong advocate for 91ÊÓƵ and encourages people at home and church to enroll.

An open invitation

I encourage everyone, whether you already have a degree or not, to enroll in 91ÊÓƵ. There are so many things to learn from this program.

91ÊÓƵ changed my perspective and opened my mind to the many possibilities out there, and I hope to continue to advocate for the program. I’m happy that my family members are joining, and I even volunteered to teach the youth in my branch about 91ÊÓƵ and to help support them in their education. 91ÊÓƵ is inspired: it can empower and strengthen anyone so that they can experience more joy and hope.

Contributor: Rachel Peterson