Showing posts with label Community College. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Community College. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

When Transferring is the Answer

The Unpredictability of Life

blog.jpgLife is unpredictable. One minute you are on the fast track towards success, and the next you are at a complete stop because of a change of heart. For college students, this happens quite frequently. College is filled many life-changing experiences, and it is only natural for students to change their perspective. At M State, we offer students the opportunity to obtain a degree that easily transfers to other colleges and universities through our general education program.

The Benefits of a General Education

The general education program offers students the opportunity to complete the more common courses needed to obtain a bachelor’s degree. These courses can be achieved either part-time or full-time, and due to M State’s low cost, students can earn our general education degree at a fraction of the cost. This makes it much easier for students to continue their education.

blog2.jpgOne of the most common forms of transfer is to continue an education at a four-year or graduate school. After a student decides on which program interests them most, they can select from a variety of schools that specialize in their program of interest. With their generals complete, they can focus their attention on the classes they need to complete a degree.

It is important to recognize the benefits of transferring to another college. Doing so allows the student to gain a perspective from two (or more) schools. Each college has their own set of principles, and being exposed to a number of them will help to mold their experience. Having different perspectives will ultimately better their understanding of the occupations they hope to obtain.

Prepare With M State

Nobody truly knows what is in store for us as we head further into adulthood. That is why it is so important to have a plan for what the future has in store. At M State, we want to provide you a high-quality education and prepare you for life’s unpredictable moments. Become a Spartan, because your future should be in your hands.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

M State Open House Showcases College Opportunities

MEDIA RELEASE
Oct. 15, 2014
For Release: Immediate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Contact: Peter Wielinski – 218-631-7810 – peter.wielinski@minnesota.edu

M State open house showcases college opportunities



FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Minnesota State Community and Technical College invites prospective students, parents and community members to visit the Fergus Falls campus during an open house from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. 

At the open house, visitors will be able to:
  • Learn about M State, watch program demonstrations, get questions answered by instructors and administrators, and hear from M State students
  • Apply to M State and get a $50 gift certificate redeemable at an M State bookstore when you register for classes
  • Check out the campuses by touring classrooms and facilities to see the learning environment, technology and equipment
  • Receive information on financial aid, scholarships and veterans services
  • Visit the eCampus CafĂ©, where coffee and treats are on the menu
  • Enjoy refreshments and giveaways
  • Enter a drawing for an iPad Mini or Minnesota Vikings tickets
M State also will have campus open houses from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in Moorhead; Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Detroit Lakes; and Thursday, Nov. 6, in Wadena. The open houses coincide with College
Knowledge Month, which is marked by colleges nationally during October.

For more information about the open house and M State registration, contact the college’s Solution Center at 877.450.3322.

As a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, M State serves more than 9,000 students in credit courses each year in more than 70 career and liberal arts programs at its four campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, and through eCampus. By partnering with communities, the college also provides custom training services and other responsive training programs.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator / employer. Upon request, this information is available in alternative formats.