A surprise it was, I don't know what ICE is doing with all these deportations, can't they see there was a court order limiting that for 72 hours?

Link: College freshman is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order

Hello everyone!

I'm excited to post some Black Friday deals I have found, to get the ball rolling. I am not affiliated with any of the following, but thought I would share. If you have affiliate links please feel free to post as well.

As always, do your due diligence before deciding if an educational opportunity is the right fit for you:

Institutions
- German University of Digital Studies: 50% off, use discount code (Expires December 1st 2025): GUDS50

Services
- Udemy: Going on right now, expires December 1st 2025
- Coursera: Not sure?
- Datacamp: 55% off for Black Friday.
- Eduonix: This link is from their main page, while they have sales at around 149USD for lifetime, right now I see 99USD for lifetime. I have had quite a bit of good education from Eduonix, I feel good about Eduonix.
- StackSkills by StackSocial: A few interesting courses, but they are somewhat old. If you can score it in a bundle it might be nice. Purchase outright is 17.97USD at the moment.
- International Open Academy: Discounted lifetime membership for 49.97USD. Seems to self-accredit but has some good courses with good materials, including 120-Hour TEFL cert if you need just to check a box. Other topics include American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), Bartender and Barista Training, Drawing and Illustration, make-up, soap making, Interior Design, Microsoft Office, Coding, Social Media Management, Furniture Restoration, Sewing tailoring and alterations, Bread Making, Photography, and so forth. Reminds me a bit of Style Design College that folded up. So lots of fun topics that make you think "heh okay why not, I'll do that."
- "The Ultimate Lifetime Bundle of StackSkills + Infosec4TC + Stone River": Currently bundled at 109.97USD. StackSkills and Infosec4TC bundled at 79.99USD. Stone River and StackSkills bundled at 89.99USD
- "CyberTraining 365 Online Academy: Lifetime Subscription": Lifetime sub for 79.99USD
- "Stone River eLearning: Lifetime Membership": Deal price is currently 89.99USD (course list). Seems to have a good range of courses, like a Udemy style of all-in, one course is Fundraising for Grassroots Nonprofits, and another course is Google Go Programming, another How Credit Cards Work. Real mixed bag, but price is good if you were going to purchase individual courses

Language Learning
- uTalk: Another one to look into, some good stuff, but as always, is only useful along with other tools. Available in: 2 langs@29.99USD, 6 langs@49.99USD, All langs 150+@99.97USD. Full language list.
- Rosetta Stone (all 25 languages): Say what you want, this one has been a staple of language learning forever. On StackSocial for 179.99USD or add-on StackSkills for 189.99USD.
- Innovative Language: This company has classics such as hindipod101.com, italianpod101.com, filipinopod101.com, thaipod101.com, and so forth. Their deals for Black Friday are rather wholesome and are always on their best price on Black Friday. I see on their site they have some deals listed, they also do deals in their email lists. They are EPIC on YouTube, some of the most down-to-business materials or beginners and mid-level learning around. Very helpful.
- "Language Transfer": A great always-free tool for learning Italian, German, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese, British Sign Language and more, from an English-language speaker's perspective. As always, add this tool to your learning.
If there is enough interest I may make a more inclusive page of learning resources for languages.

Non-education deals
- "SplashID Pro: Lifetime Sub". Nice deal at 39.99USD, one of the very first password managers in existence, I use it personally with no complaints! In active development, seems like a good team that won't get hacked because their personal unpatched Plex server is on their dev's wifi network (cough cough LastPass).
- VPS/VPN hosting deals for IT people: Low End Stock and Low End Spirit. Most hosts have bottom of the barrel pricing right now, I can vouch for Racknerd, great website hosting and routes to Canada. Scavenge for deals though, a few years back I bought direct with an outstanding hosting deal. Doesn't look like RamNode is taking the BlackFriday bait this year, sorry no deals. Web Hosting Canada is on fire along with OVH.

No Black Friday/Cyberweek sales?!
- UniAthena: I didn't see any listed deals


Note: I didn't post ENEB because I know some members on here have affiliate links, please feel free to post! Happy savings! Let me know if anything catches your eye!

Hello all,

I put this on the forum because I know some of us are into IT/software development/CS Major/adjacent professions, or on the way to becoming something.

To all programmers out there, there is a very popular coding tool called "Visual Studio Code" written by Microsoft.

Google has released "Anti-Gravity" with integrated Google Gemini AI, based upon Microsoft's VSCode.
Here is an interesting quick look on YouTube I found: "Google Antigravity Tutorial For Beginners"


Look, I've got to admit the code output from Gemini 3.0 is quite good, a lot better than Gemini 2.5. You can also choose other models.

Have fun, let me know what you think below!


Thank you,
HouseCat

Latest Study.com Discount + Why Now Is the Best Time to Start

The latest and best current Study.com discount is 10% off the monthly rate.

I contacted Study.com directly to confirm, and they told me there will be no Black Friday or Cyber Monday promotions this year.

So this is the best deal you're going to see for the foreseeable future.

That said, Study.com has quietly become a much better value overall than it used to be. If you haven’t looked at it recently, a lot has changed in your favor:

Why Study.com Is a Better Deal Now

• No quizzes for each lesson, which means you can move through courses much faster. Some members now finish a course in as little as one day.
  
• No proctored exams, which is great news for anyone with test anxiety or who just wants a smoother path.
  
• Unlimited courses, so you can earn credit at your own pace without worrying about hitting a cap.
  

• Includes 70+ courses (basically everything Sophia offers plus more)
  
• Complete an unlimited number of courses
  
• Enroll in up to 2 courses at a time
  

• Includes the same 70+ lower-level courses
  
• Plus 145+ premium and upper-division courses
  
• Unlimited course completions
  
• Complete an unlimited number of courses
  
• Enroll in up to 3 courses at a time
  
• Save course progress even if you unenroll
  
• Includes coaching, course guidance, and personalized AI tutoring
  

Hey everyone — I’m planning to start UMPI YourPace for a BA in Psychology (also considering IGS or PolSci) and I’d love to hear directly from grads. I’ll be starting with no transfer credits and plan to work full-time (about 6–8 hours/day, remote) while studying. I’m trying to build a realistic timeline and budget.

If you graduated (or are finishing soon), could you please share:

1. Major (Psych / IGS / PolSci)
2. How many terms (8-week sessions) it took you to finish from zero transfer credits — or if you transferred in credits, how many and from where.
3. What resources/credit options did you use to speed things up (Sophia, Study.com, CLEP, Prior Learning Assessment, college transfers, etc.)? Which helped most?
4. Which courses felt the heaviest (lots of writing, research, stats) and which were quickest to pass?
5. Any tips/tricks for balancing a full-time job with YourPace? (time blocking, study hours/day, batching assessments, tutors, templates for papers, etc.)
6. Total investment (only if you’re comfortable of course)

I appreciate any details — even a short “I’m Psych, 4 terms, worked 30–40 hrs/wk, used Study.com for gen-eds, stats was brutal” helps a lot. Thanks in advance!

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My addendum, as recommended by bjcheung77, thanks!

Your Location: Switzerland, EU

Your Age: 26

What kind of degree do you want?: BA in Psychology or IR/Diplomacy/Political Science

Current Regional Accredited Credits: None

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None

Any certifications or military experience?: None

Budget: None, currently working as a freelancer in web design, and will likely have a major corporate client on a $4.2k monthly retainer for the most of next year. Will likely go into a full time remote design role after that to make sure I have enough to continue with my degree until I have a Master's.

Commitments: 6-8h/day for work, and about 6h/week for grocery runs and upkeep.

Dedicated time to study: 3-4 hs/day (likely 6-10 PM my time)

Timeline: Ideally a year or less for the Bachelor's. Both Master's programs I'm interested have intakes in Jan, May and Sep each year. I'd like to be ready to start with my Master's by Sep 2026, but would be ok with moving it over to Jun 2027 too, if needed.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None available from what I know

Praying Happy Thanksgiving to all

I have much to be thankful.

Life-long learning goes on. I am loving the Graham School University of Chicago Basic Program. I am in the third year of the four-year program.

It has led me to the application phase of an exciting new graduate certificate program. Details to follow.

Upgrad in talks to acquire Unacademy for $300-320 million

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tec...159898.cms



Lessons from a college merger on higher education’s next chapter

Colleges that stay agile can withstand the shifting higher ed landscape and serve students better, according to Lackawanna College’s president.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/lesson...er/760171/



triOS Education Group Partners with DeVry University to Expand Educational Access for Canadian Learners

Partnership will provide IT students with a direct pathway to degree completion

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2...n-Learners



Private school choice jumps 25% in one year

States like Arkansas, Iowa, West Virginia and Florida are seeing sharp increases in private school choice programs, an analysis by EdChoice says.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/private-sch...rs/759178/

Question please?

I have done some new Straighterline classes in the past month and asked for a transcript to be sent to me. I got it and see that they now show the actual number grade on the transcipt. When I got my BALS, it was just pass or fail. 

Do they now take them as number grades at TESU?

Dear Walden Community,

Each year, Walden University carefully reviews our educational offerings and tuition with a focus on investing in resources to help you succeed. Today, we are announcing 2026 tuition and fees, which will take effect on March 2, 2026, for Tempo Learning® programs.

You can view a full breakdown of your program costs in the Walden Student Handbook. 

2026 Tuition & Fees for Tempo Learning Programs

Tuition and fees are determined using a rigorous process. Walden aims to keep education in reach while adjusting for increased costs to the University. When evaluating program needs, we are careful to invest in educational resources, innovations and partnerships that strengthen our education programs and support student success. 

• Tuition for Tempo Learning undergraduate and master’s degree programs will increase between 0% to 5% depending on the program and its assessed needs.
  
• Program fees will increase 3%.
  

Long story short: My Goddaughter is spiraling. She's dropped out of college and has limited motivation. She's depressed and down on herself for not completing her degree. 

I'm not here for advice at how to get to the "root of her problem" and etc. I know what she needs. She needs a WIN. Sometimes when you've been on a losing streak, you just need a WIN to get your mindset back in gear towards positive upward spiral. 

I know her getting just her AA will reinvigorate her towards that goal.

So that's the objective: We want to get her an AA degree in ANY field in the cheapest fastest way possible. 

Problem is: It's been so long since I've gotten my AAs, BAs, and MAs via alternative methods (with the help of all you people here on DegreeForum! Thank you so much!), that I don't think the options I was thinking of are viable anymore.

For Pierpoint, you have to now take 12 credits through them to get the BOG AAS Degree.

Amberton doesn't offer AAs. 

I realize she'll like have to take at least a couple of courses via the actual school, whether it be TESU, Charter Oak, etc., or any others you can think of.

But what options come to your mind first? 

Ideally, I'd want her to take as many Straighterline classes as possible. 

Back in the day, before Pierpont's 12-credit residency requirement, you could literally just take 60 credits of Straighterline courses, transfer 'em all to Pierpoint, and get the Associate's Degree. Not anymore.

That still could be an option though, I guess.

But what else can y'all think of for her situation? Any ideas on how to get the cheapest and fastest AA Degree from anywhere (that is regionally accredited)?

FYI: She has zero college credits. She dropped out of her first semester. 

Thank you so much in advance!