Emily Ruben began her college journey as a freshman at BYU in the fall of 2010. But after four semesters, health issues sidelined her plans. She returned home to Mesa, Arizona, to recover.
At home in Mesa, Emily took BYU Online semester courses and Independent Study courses, but staying... read more
Life definitely has unexpected twists and turns. When Kellie’s parents got in a car accident and needed full-time care, she put her education on hold to take care of them. Based on her patriarchal blessing, Kellie knew she needed to gain as much education as she could in this life, so many years... read more
Have you ever thought about attending RootsTech in Salt Lake City?
If you’re not familiar with RootsTech, it is an event where people come from all over the world to learn how to use technology to discover and share their family history. Thousands of people attend each year and are... read more
Have you ever felt like there is no way that you would be able to get through that class?
When faced with challenging courses, especially taking classes online, there are several different ways to take action. Anne, a wife, mother, grandmother, lover and teacher of music... read more
Do you ever wonder what other BGS students are working on while they earn their degree?
Rebecca Walch is currently working on her Bachelor of General Students degree, with an emphasis in history, and she recently won the 2018 Excellence in Research Using the Holdings of the State Archives... read more
When Orlo Eyre was 21 he took what he thought was a temporary break from school to work to support this family. What started as a break from school turned into a 40-year career with the U.S. Postal Service! Even though Orlo didn’t need to finish his degree to have a successful career, he still... read more
Going back to school wasn’t something Debra took lightly, after years of consideration when she seized the opportunity to complete her BYU degree. Debra’s path to graduation was rocky. Only three years into her BGS journey, Debra lost her oldest son Jeremy. Debra said, “Jeremy was the larger... read more
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