Stories

"When I made my decision to enroll, I went from a lost man to determined due to the passing of my older brother. My fiancée was an M State alum, and I wanted to be better for the love of my life, for my brother's memory, and for myself.

"I loved the small class sizes, affordable tuition and knowledgeable instructors. Learning was fun at M State, and it equipped me with the knowledge, skills and training I needed to start my nursing career."

"M State gave me the strong academic start I needed to continue on and earn my bachelor’s degree at North Dakota State University, where I finished top of my class in mechanical engineering.

"M State directly jump-started my professional career. The college's program options and flexibility allowed me to gain relevant full-time work experience while still in school and also put me on a path to obtain my four-year degree."

"After I finished the Engineering program at M State I went on to North Dakota State University to finish my bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and then to the University of California, Berkeley to work toward my master’s degree in GeoSystems.

"I like M State because it’s a smaller school with smaller class sizes but the education is just as valuable as at bigger schools. My instructors have real-world experience, and I have a lot of opportunities to get involved at the school and in the community.