# @gcu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wdcy7kqdj20
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68431573-gcu-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T17:34:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu

## Caption

Alishia Stamm never thought college was possible. Raised in Germany and told that higher education wasn’t for people like her, she overcame self-doubt, loss and life challenges to earn her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Learn more about GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology, available online and on campus: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-psychology 

In this inspiring graduate story, Alishia shares how her desire to help children, honor her late husband and set an example for her kids motivated her to return to school. Discover how GCU’s supportive university counselors, faculty and flexible online learning experience helped her achieve a goal she once thought was impossible. Whether you’re considering a psychology degree, returning to college as an adult learner or looking for encouragement to pursue your dreams, Alishia’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to succeed.

Chapters: 
[00:00 – Meet Alicia Stamm]
[00:32 – Why I Chose Grand Canyon University]
[00:51 – Succeeding as an Online Student]
[01:26 – Graduation, Family and Breaking Generational Barriers]

Explore related GCU resources: Suggested Topic: BS in Psychology Program: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-psychology
Suggested Topic: Psychology Degrees at GCU: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/psychology
Suggested Topic: Online Degree Programs: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/online-degrees
Suggested Topic: Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/psychology/bachelors
Suggested Topic: Bachelor’s Degree Programs: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelors-degree

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About Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs through both its traditional campus and online degree platforms. 

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Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit.

Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Vice President of GCU Marketing on July 1, 2026.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more at https://www.hlcommission.org.

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firstgenerationstudent, collegegraduate, psychologydegree, psychologystudent, gcu, adultlearner, studentsuccess, grandcanyonuniversity, bachelordegree, onlinecollege

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