Berkeley College Alumna, Brittany Ramsaran, Achieves Educational and Career Goals During the Pandemic with Online Classes and Online Career Development Support
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges in the nation for Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs. Berkeley College also ranked in a new category: Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs – Business.
With more than 20 years of excellence in online education, Berkeley College was well equipped at the start of the pandemic to quickly transition to a fully remote structure, ensuring continuity in academics and student support services for the College’s more than 4,900 students.
Brittany Ramsaran of Ozone Park in Queens, NY (above), graduated from Berkeley’s Honors Program with a Bachelor of Business Administration - Management in December 2020. She took online classes in addition to studying at Berkeley’s New York City campus. “Even in my online classes, my professors were very helpful. They responded very quickly whenever I reached out,” said Ramsaran.
Nationwide, Berkeley is No. 86 out of 357 schools who completed the U.S. News Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Survey - 337 of which were ranked; 7 colleges and universities tied for the 86th position this year. In the new discipline-specific category of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs Business, Berkeley College ranked No. 65 out of 143 schools that completed the survey. Fourteen colleges and universities tied for #65.
With a goal of working in Human Resources management, Ramsaran is being careful to align with that career path throughout the recruitment process, perhaps pursuing a career in the airline industry, which also would fulfill her love of travel. She noted that the experience of being part of such a diverse student body will help. “I’ve made friends from so many different places, backgrounds and cultures, and I’m sure that will benefit me in my career.”
In addition to courses offered online, the full range of Berkeley College’s student support services and resources are available for students to access virtually, including the Library, Academic Advisement, Office of Career Services, Student Development and Campus Life, Office of Disability Services, Center for Academic Success and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs.
In 2020, the Berkeley College Office of Career Services offered more than 150 free programs and events online, including hybrid and virtual career fairs, internship workshops and webinars with employers and students, interview and resume preparation sessions, networking events, LinkedIn workshops, and seminars on how to work in a remote environment. The continuity of these supports, have enabled students and alumni to progress along their chosen career paths through placement opportunities in virtual internships and professional employment.
Ramsaran recently completed a virtual internship in research and marketing development for a health and wellness firm in New York by working with a Berkeley College Career Counselor. She continues to participate in the virtual interview recruitment process under way during the pandemic. “The virtual interview process is helpful,” said Ramsaran. “It keeps everyone safe in the comfort of your home.”
Berkeley College celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021. The theme commemorating this milestone is “Empowering Lives for 90 Years!” Visit the 90th Anniversary webpage for more information.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, as well as in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.-end-
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