"I was intimidated by the prospect of an online curriculum until I attended the orientation. 
I now think that distance learning is actually perfect for me......it is better suited to my style of learning. 
Who would've thought? Instead of school being something I have to suffer through...
..it's something I want to do, something that I think I'm actually going to enjoy!"

"I was very impressed with the organization of the program and the orientation itself.
I arrived nervous and left excited and confident that I had all the tools I needed to suceed. 
All of my questions were answered and I know what to do when I have questions in the future."

"I was very impressed with the whole program."

"I really enjoyed the online program, especially the ability to slow down
and speed up (lectures and presentations), and to see things multiple times."

"I really did enjoy the program; was surprised how interactive it was, even online."

"I was very impressed with the Blackboard [online Course Management System] setup;
it is refreshing to see somebody use it to its greatest potential."

"The staff have been great in getting me on line and I feel like I can reach the faculty and staff without any issues."

"The staff was always available for us, and answered questions really quickly. "

"I got a lot out of the synchronous case studies. To me, it was a very worthwhile experience.
I enjoyed doing the presentation; it was good to be able to get instant feedback and ask questions live."

"I liked that with the instant messaging, you could even "leave a message" for [an instructor]
and they'd see it the next time they were online and get back to you."

"If I got locked out of a quiz or something, it was nice to be able to find somebody online with instant messaging.
They'd just take care of it, get it reset, and I could get back on and do it."

"I was amazed at how much the faculty was available at all times. I was impressed that you were there whenever we needed you."

"I really didn't have any prosthetic experience whatsoever [before attending NUPOC].
I feel like I've learned so much, that it's just amazing."

"The distance program has been great. I don't think I could have gotten back to do my second certification without it."

"Since the program is on-line it allows me to actually go back to school again and still work. 
Without this blended program I would not have been able to go."

"I have wanted to attend Northwestern for eleven years. I just want to thank you for giving me the opportunity
to become a certified practioner so that I can contribute to the field of O&P service."