Northern and Beyond Montana State University Northern

Today we interviewed Levi Keltner, a student at MSU Northern that didn’t take the traditional route! We hear about his first attempt at college: what went wrong, what did he learn? We learn about how athletics helped him discover his passion for physical education.


In this episode, you’ll learn:



How taking time away from school can sometimes be absolutely the right decision.
How to transfer to MSU Northern: Spoiler Alert: it’s really easy.
How to take advantage of Western Undergraduate Exchange programs to decrease the cost of tuition!


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of the podcast


00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Take Your Time To Find Your Passions
07:42 - Being A Non-Traditional Student
11:07 - Campus Involvement
Links:
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Today we interviewed Jesse Keltner, a business management major who decided to hone his skills in hospitality while also playing college Basketball. We talk about how to juggle the two and what it takes in time management and discipline.


Key Takeaways Include:



How some people find their passion, specifically in this case: the hospitality industry.
What’s all involved in the business program at MSU Northern
How Jesse acclimated to life in a new place away from his hometown in Washington.


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of the podcast


00:00 - Intro
01:10 - The Business Management Program
05:34 - Advice For Out-of-State Students
Links:
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Today we chat with Levi and Jesse Keltner: brothers from Northwest Washington that traveled to Havre on very different paths. We talk about how they landed on their majors, what brought them to Havre and what their experiences was like coming from out of state to the Montana Hi-Line!


Key Takeaways Include:



How to decide if college is right for you.
How the college recruitment process can work, specifically with athletics.
How the close-knit community of MSU Northern provided both of them with the help and support
throughout their college education.


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of the podcast:


00:00 - Intro
04:47 - Athletics At MSU Northern
06:17 - The Transition Process
10:48 - The P.E. Program
13:23 - How Havre Has Helped Shaped Their Lives
22:10 - On Campus Activities
Links:
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On today’s podcast we talk with Professor Aaron Riggin and Professor Emilee Luke, two faculty members here at MSU Northern teaching problem solving, engineering, software troubleshooting and perseverance: and all of this using 3d printing technology. You’re going to love this conversation. It shows the truly personalized and differentiated instruction students experience here.


Key Takeaways Include:



How 3d printing applies to both the industrial technologies and the creative arts.
Why failing is a good thing, encouraged and necessary.
How students set themselves up for a competitive advantage through their learnings in battling and
succeeding with 3d printing projects.


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of podcast


00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Lets Talk About 3D Printing
06:19 - Trial And Error
15:45 - The Design Process
21:01 - The Advantage Of A Small Class
27:52 - Lets Talk About The Town Of Havre
35:01 - Advice From The Professors
Links:
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Today we talked with nursing program expert …. And student, Kassidy Compton. We not only talk about the importance of nurses in the united states healthcare system, but also about the importance of nurses (and the increasing demand) right here on the hi-line of Montana. Many towns look to MSU Northern as a pipeline for their talented and skilled healthcare workforce.


Key Takeaways Include:
The different clinical hours, hands on experience, and opportunities that Havre’s nursing program provides
What you need to prepare for and study before going into the nursing program.
How the curriculum combined with the on-campus activities and organizations equal the perfect size and fit for a lot of students.


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of the podcast


00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Nursing at MSU Northern
03:51 - Competitiveness of the Nursing Program
06:00 - Life After Graduation
07:03 - Why Havre
13:27 - The Sub
14:47 - Community Based
Links:
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Today we talk with Faith Hill. Fatih grew up in Miles City Montana and ventured to MSU Northern after graduation to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Hear how attending college in Havre was the perfect fit.


We talk with Faith about her campus life involvement and then shift gears to her work after graduation in Civil Engineering. We know you’ll love this episode, specifically if you’re looking for a smaller-town feel in your college experience.


Key takeaways from this episode include:



What’s all involved in a civil engineering degree?
How to take advantage of the campus life here at MSU Northern!
What does it take to graduate without a lot of student debt and purchase a home?


For anyone Interested in MSU northern Civil Engineering, head to msun.edu or give our admission’s office a call! Details in the show notes. Now let’s get into the episode!


For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700


Contents of the podcast


00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Civil Engineering
04:13 - Small Town Charm
06:02 - Havre is a Homerun
08:07 - What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
09:43 - Debt Free?
12:28 - What to do on Campus
15:35 - Advice
Links:
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