John Blalock-Cornwell, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 2025

John Blalock-Cornwell of Bradenton, Florida, earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2025. He shares, “I am very proud of the education that I received from Excelsior University. I decided to attend college again in my 40s. I was very hesitant at first because I had not gone to college since I attended nursing school in 1999. One of the main factors that led me to choose Excelsior University is the wide selection of degree programs and courses. While the work was challenging at times, I never felt alone or that I could not complete my assignments. All of my instructors were accessible and were more than happy to offer their knowledge and guidance when I had questions regarding the assignment. When you call Excelsior’s main number, you get to speak to a live human without going through many prompts. Every time I’ve left a voicemail, my call has been returned promptly, and in many cases, I’ve spoken to the appropriate staff member right away. Emailing was also a very effective method of communication, and like calling, emails were responded to promptly. The registrars are outstanding, and my academic advisor was top-notch. As long as I put in the work, it was much easier and less intimidating than I expected.

If I had to choose to do it all over again, I would choose Excelsior University every time. I could not have asked for a better experience. My degree has offered me the opportunity to explore careers outside of bedside nursing. That is the primary reason I went back to college. I am now qualified for leadership and management roles that I was not before earning my degree.”