How realistic is it to get a Master’s degree while on active duty? A great example of one of Abraham Lincoln University’s many amazing students, dynamo and new mom Laura Dryden did both — while she was pregnant and having a baby! Find out how she managed these challenges while earning her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on coaching.

Laura Dryden is a Master Sergeant in the Air Force with over 18 years of experience. Her professional focus is on intelligence training and management. Laura received her Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis on coaching from Abraham Lincoln University’s 100% online program in 2019.

Watch as Laura discusses why she wanted to earn her MBA, what her challenges as an online student were, how she’s applying her education to her work now, and more. Listen to her answers to the following questions:

1. You've got an impressive background in the service. We would love to hear about your journey with the Air Force. What lessons in your ascension to Master Sergeant were you able to translate to your pursuit of an MBA with ALU?
2. How do you see your path unfolding after you leave the service?
3. How did you balance being on active duty with the responsibilities associated with earning a graduate degree?
4. What skills has your education with ALU taught you? How will you integrate these skills into your work with the Air Force? When your time with the Air Force has come to its conclusion, where do you see your career going?
5. Do you have any parting thoughts that you would like to share with us?

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