"After completing my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh, I was skeptical that I would be able to achieve the same level of excellence so far from South Mountain. Fortunately, the Distance Education program provided me with a gateway to easily transport myself into the Lehigh classroom when I began my MBA program in 2014. While working full-time, I was able to maintain my peace of mind without having to worry about leaving work early to participate in weeknight lectures. All of my professors were accommodating, providing me with flexible time frames for scheduling proctored examinations at my local library. Engaging with classmates as a Distance Education student challenged me to further develop my communication skills in presenting clear, accurate and precise perspectives. I gained hours of training in working with partners remotely using communications platforms, such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and Zoom. My hard work in completing my Lehigh MBA curriculum has enhanced my business acumen, while the Distance Education program has taught me the valuable lesson that you can work anywhere, anytime to solve problems with peers."