EIU B.A.in General Studies Blog

  #‎ IAMEIU Watch as Angela Pearson, B.A. In General Studies student for Adult Learners at Eastern Illinois University delivers her commencement speech at the December 2015 graduation ceremony. "It is me that enhances the degree!" #‎ IAMEIU Angela completed her degree online and through EIU’s extension classes at Harper College . In this speech she shares her academic journey as a parent who went back to school to get her college degree and overcame many challenges, becoming the first woman in her family to achieve this goal. Since 1973, the B.A. in General Studies at EIU has been serving adult learners in Illinois, helping them meet their goal of earning a bachelor's degree. Technology has allowed us to expand beyond Illinois, by offering this adult focused degree-completion program completely online. Learn more about all of the options that EIU-BGS offers adult students who want to complete their degree here: http://www.eiu.edu/bgs/ Watch

Jim Kelleher - EIU BGS Alumni  Jim Kelleher We recently asked our Alumni to share their B.A. in General Studies experience with our readers. All of our students are adults and create their own program and take classes either from home by participating in online classes or take advantage of our many locations. Jim Kelleher recently spoke to our Chicago land advisor and shared his BGS story. He has given great advice for those considering getting their degree as an adult. We are very proud of our current students and alumni and all of their accomplishments and are excited to share their stories with you.  “My favorite part of the BGS program is the fact that you have the freedom to pick classes/subjects that you are interested in. After graduation I would like to do a Masters in Legal Studies at Washington University. My biggest struggle is balancing family, school, and work but it is not insurmountable.  I am a business development professional who has spen