Manchester University

Yeah, so my journey into the industry wasn't necessarily something I had planned from the beginning.

My professional background is actually in accounting, so I attended Manchester University where I got my bachelor of science in accounting and a minor in economics.

And I started my career at PWC as an auditor and then later worked for an oil company as a crude oil accountant.

And although I enjoyed the aspects of my corporate career, I always had a creative side that I wanted to explore.

Fort Wayne Community Schools' development of the Higher Education Coalition has allowed the district to expand dual credit offerings while also removing financial barriers for students, said Adrian Schroer, the district's director of college and career readiness and school counseling.

Participating colleges include Ivy Tech, Indiana Tech, IU Fort Wayne, Manchester University, Purdue Fort Wayne, Trine University, Vincennes University, and Huntington University.

Indiana College core classes, dual credit classes designed to easily transfer toward a college diploma, are available at 328 high schools that partner with colleges and universities to offer courses at little to no cost.

But the Indiana Commission for Higher Education found 22% of students attend a high school where college core classes are not offered.

In fact, it's a lie.

I did my doctorate at Manchester University on John Nelson Darby with no pre-agenda.

I wasn't raised in the Plymouth Brethren.

I knew hardly anything about him.

And joining our time-traveling tea party are two very special guests.

In history corner, she's professor of Chinese history at Manchester University, where she specializes in Ming and Qing era trade and economic history.

She's the author of a number of books, including the recent Railway Imperialism in China: A Political Biography.

And of course, you'll remember her from our lovely, funny episode on the Dowager Empress Cixi, is Professor Yang-Wen Zheng.