Maestro University Review 2026: Is This AI-Based College Worth It?

I recently decided to return to college, but the experience is far from traditional. I’m currently enrolled at Maestro University, an AI-driven institution, and it has been quite the journey. 

If you’re looking for an honest Maestro University review, here are nine things you need to know before signing up.

AI-Based Curriculum: The learning model is entirely AI-driven. You work with a personalized bot that walks you through every lesson. A major benefit is the ability to ask the AI to "break it down" until you fully grasp the concept.

Administrative Support Delays: One of the biggest challenges is the slow response time from financial aid and administration. 

It often takes days to hear back. If you are on SNAP or have urgent paperwork, be prepared to advocate for yourself, as deadlines can be tricky to navigate.

The Maestro Scholarship Model: While you must submit a FAFSA, Maestro uses a proprietary scholarship model. This means that while your tuition is covered, traditional Pell Grants may actually be returned to the government rather than applied directly to your personal balance.

Difficulties Switching Majors: Changing your course of study is not easy. I am currently in the AI Software Engineering program struggling with Python—specifically with functions and returns. Currently, course transfers are on pause, so you may be stuck in a program that doesn't fit your skills for a while.

Weekly Bonus Points: You can earn 10 bonus points through weekly discussion posts. These go live every Wednesday and are due by Sunday night (like tonight, April 19).

No Transfer Credits: One major downside is that Maestro University does not accept transfer credits. Every student starts from scratch with an Associate’s degree (AS) before they can pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS).

Program Length: Plan for a standard timeline: two years for an Associate’s degree and four years for a Bachelor’s.

AI Accuracy Warnings: The AI tutor is helpful but not perfect. It sometimes skips steps or provides incorrect information. While it can help write Python code, you must double-check its work before submitting it to the code tester.

Free MacBook Incentive: A great perk for new students is the complimentary MacBook offered to those who successfully complete their first term.

Are you looking to sell your photos?

 If you are like me, we are always looking for places to sell photos and a lot of places can be a bust. I found places such as 500px, Adobe Stock, Shutter Stock and Viewbug, Dreamstine are all good options.

 However, Shutterstock and Adobe Stock are real particular with what is uploaded and will not accept them if there is anything wrong with the image or if it looks similar to something someone already posted.

I enjoy using these websites because it is easy to upload my photos and it lets me know that I am being seen. People can go around like, comment and give awards to your photos and if you submit the licensing then they have potential to sale. 

Let me be clear. Not all photos are going to sale and this is not quick cash. It can take months and years to sell photos and there will be a lot of trial and error however, you will never know something if you don't ever step out your comfort zone and try. 

My Photos here: 

500px

Adobe Stock

Shutter Stock 

Viewbug 

Dreamstine

My ko-fi

Watch Gang

Watch Gang has all different kinds of watches. They have watches for under $250 along with watches for $250 - $499. $500-$999, $1000-$20,00.

Watch gang also have a subscription to where you get watches every month. Original Tier: The entry-level option, usually featuring fashion brands and reliable quartz movements.

Black Tier: A step up, often including automatic movements and higher-end materials.

Platinum Tier: The premium level, featuring luxury-leaning brands and top-tier craftsmanship.


The most exciting part of Watch Gang isn't just the monthly box; it's the Wheel of Watches and the daily giveaways. Every member is entered for a chance to win high-end luxury watches like Rolex, TAG Heuer, and Omega. While the odds are slim, the "gamified" aspect of the subscription adds a lot of fun to the experience.
Pros and Cons

The Pros: Discovery: You get to find brands you might never have heard of otherwise.
Value: Most watches have a retail value higher than the subscription price.
Community: Access to a huge Facebook group of collectors to trade and talk shop.

The Cons: Style Risk: Since it's a mystery, you might receive a watch that isn't your "style."
Resale Value: While the retail value is high, these specific brands don't always hold their value well on the used market.

If you enjoy the surprise of a monthly gift and want to build a diverse collection quickly, Watch Gang is definitely worth a try. However, if you are very picky about specific brands or technical specs, you might be better off saving that subscription money to buy one specific piece you love.

Get your watches here!

Dove Men Moisture Care

 My husband recently found out he was allergic to a lot of soaps and other things due to that reason we switched a lot of his products he uses and we decided to go to Dove Men Moisture. 

This soap smells amazing and keeps him smelling fresh for a while. It also makes his body soft and smooth and it does not irritate him like other products would. I love this scent on him. It smells amazing and it makes the bathroom smell good too when he is done showering.

Get it here! 

T'rue soaps

 I bought T'RUE Coconut Vanilla because I wanted to try it and let me tell you, I tried it. It made my skin super soft and did not give me an oily or scummy and waxy feeling. 

It did everything that I wanted and just was amazing. It is clear of harmful chemicals and other things and is Vegan and smells amazing. 

I unfortunately cannot use it due to I am allergic to one of the ingredients in it and it made me itch and welt up on my legs and any place that gets moisture or creates moisture such as armpit and groin area. I loved this soap and loved the smell of it. I decided to go back to native and castile soaps since they don't make me itch. 

Get T'rue here!

Suspended on X

 Twitter or X decides to remove my account stating I broke the rules when I did no such thing. All I did was share a clickworker link and then my account was taken. This sucks because it was my first ever twitter account and there is nothing I can do to get it back. My years of work are now down the drain all because I shared a link. Is this what the internet has come to? Banning accounts just because with no warnings or anything when you do nothing wrong and just sharing things just to be sharing?

Pursuing my dreams in photography

 I decided I wanted to get back into photography. My favorite choice of photography is nature because I can grab ever aspect of nature and how beautiful it is through different lenses. 

Today, I randomly got a message from Viewbug and they wanted to feature my recent photo in their blog and it caught me off guard. I was just posting my photos like I normally do. I did not expect this and then I went on my adobe stock and realized I sold a photo and never knew. I sold this photo about 7 years ago and me realizing that I decided to go ahead and pursue my dream of becoming a photographer.

I unfortunately no longer have my photography gear due to having to sale it to help finish buying our home about a year ago and I do not have the funds to buy it outright due to medical reasons and lets face it, photography equipment is high in which is why I stopped photography altogether but not just that, I was not getting any sales or looks at my photos since this is a hard market to compete in. 

If you are interested in my photography here are some sites that I am on:

Viewbug, 

500px, 

Shutterstock,

  Adobe Stock ( does not have a lot of photos)

Dreamstime

My throne