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 91³Ô¹Ï. 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 91³Ô¹Ï 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 91³Ô¹Ï 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.â€