2007 Student Stories
Working Adults Earn Their Degrees and Fulfill Goals
"People make lists outlining why they can’t accomplish something; not enough time, too difficult to schedule, costs are too high, etc. NACTEL’s online programs remove those excuses so that all that’s left are the positive aspects of why you should go back to school."
Anthony Visciglia |
"I just know a lot more now and with knowledge comes power. Not superfluous things, but more in-depth knowledge within my field. I now have industry-specific expertise and I know that I am a better Technician because of time spent in the NACTEL program."
Jeffrey Baer |
"Because of NACTEL I am better at what I do. I’m able to troubleshoot customer issues faster and more efficiently. Everyone wins; me, Qwest and our customers."
Wayne Leroy Beall |
"NACTEL’s curriculum is current, relevant and comprehensive. The courses I took while earning my Bachelor’s degree are directly related to the work I do on a daily basis."
Christian DeCosta |
"I can say this course of study has helped me in many parts of my work. I am normally involved in meetings with end user IT departments, their contractors, and other consultants. Having knowledge to intelligently converse on a professional level is a distinct advantage. I reach for some portion or piece of reference from NACTEL’s curriculum almost daily."
Joe Fleming |
"Globalization will continue to drive technological advancement, forcing companies to commit to outsourcing and cost containment. The only chance you have of surviving this change is to meet it head-on with knowledge. NACTEL’s program will help you compete and maintain your professional edge."
Eduardo Garza |
"NACTEL has made me more marketable and more intellectually ready for the dynamic future of the telecom industry."
Phillip Horgan |
"I plan to use my NACTEL credentials to transition into a more administrative career path. NACTEL helped me gain the confidence and expertise I need to make that happen."
Joseph Leger |
"If it weren’t for NACTEL, I might not be in my current position. The program has allowed me to reposition myself with knowledge and technical expertise that I otherwise wouldn’t have had. "
Joseph Mancini |
"I got more than I ever expected out of the NACTEL program. Not only did I receive an excellent education, I also gained an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and was able to make new friends along the way."
Carlos Martin |
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"I am curious by nature and want to understand how things integrate and operate. NACTEL provided the perfect platform for me to continue my quest for knowledge with telecom-specific information that is both current and robust."
Pamela Mccullough |
"College degrees are a plus. A degree makes a difference in the way you are perceived by your peers, it elevates pay and promotes job security. "
Julie Nietz |
"Earning a degree was a life-long dream for me and NACTEL helped make that dream a reality."
Veronica Rivers |
"I’d tell people who are sitting-on-the-fence to just try it. The worst thing that can happen is you’ll fall on your face. The more likely thing is you’ll open your mind, gain new information and expand your world."
Michael Steffens |
"When I entered the NACTEL program, my life began to change. I feel more confident now. Bottom line, I see myself in a different light."
Aimee Sumereau |
"For me, the most unexpected benefit of the program was how it helped me learn to effectively manage my time."
Juan Villon |









