Dear John, OCW learners frequently let us know what works, what needs adjusting, and how we can improve.
These emails also provide us with insight into how OCW helps learners overcome barriers and adversity to reach extraordinary achievements.
Here are a few more reasons to give to OCW: âIâm starting my career as physics teacher at Brazil that has a very low education level, but I have improved my classes with your material. I teach very poor student communities and the material is very good and important to all of us. Thanks so much!â â Francisco, Educator, Brazil
âI am a Clinical Psychologist who works with Army personnel who have been traumatized in combat and are transitioning out of service due to psychiatric impairments related to their combat experiences. One young sergeant plans to attend university to study business and recently told me about how he has been listening to your online courses on economics. Your courses are giving this very traumatized young man a sense of hope and direction he has otherwise lost. Thank you for what you are giving people like him. You have my fullest gratitude. You are making a difference, you really are.â â George, Parent, USA
âI am in a tough situation in my life and I am working to begin a career as an actuary so I can give my boys the best possible opportunities in life. I have been struggling with how to prepare for the actuarial exams since I have a bachelors in an unrelated field and would have to get a Masters degree. MIT OpenCourseWare gives me all the resources to prepare me for that career without the time and expense of getting a Masters degree. Once I have the finances I will be a permanent donor and advocate for you. All I can say right now is THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!â â Christine, Independent Learner, USA Lastly, hearing from current donors about what motivated them to give to OCW reinforces the value and impact of our project. RE: Why I donate I have chosen to donate to OCW because it is an amazing program which has the potential to benefit ANYONE who accesses it.I first learned about the program while searching for online college math help a couple of semesters ago (Iâm horrendous at math, and I actually passed with flying colors!!). I am now returning to its pages to learn about things I donât have time to take classes for around my existing course load and work schedule, and I love it! I highly recommend this program and commend all of the staff, techs, and team that have put so much time and dedication into such a wonderful and unique program. It gives me a bit of hope for the betterment of the world ð and I certainly look forward to expanding my knowledge! Thank you loads OCW, I look forward to continuing to learn from you and I hope that my contribution, as little as it may be, can help so this program can continue and flourish!â â Hannah, OCW Supporter From expanding the publication and supporting video creation to making our materials mobile friendly and improving ways to search our site, your donation today can really help OCW in many ways.
If youâve already donated, then thank you for supporting OCW. Sincerely, Joe
Joseph Pickett Director of Publishing MIT OpenCourseWare P.S. Another moving note from a learner:
âEver since I became disabled, two years, I've been studying your courseware. If it wasn't for OCW, I think I would have gone mad. I have a BFA in Painting from Pratt and a Post Grad degree in Nuclear Medicine. I'd love to finish my Master's in Art History online, coursework, that is. Thank you for the invaluable service MIT provides. â Roxana, Independent Learner, USA
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