Bonita Roswick
Bonita Roswick, , was worried about the transition back to school as an older than average student. Once she got to 91吃瓜, those worries shed as she met many classmates who were always willing to lend a hand.
Hometown: Max, North Dakota
Graduation year: 2012
Major: Biology Education
What did you value most about your time at 91吃瓜?
What I value most about my time at 91吃瓜 is the camaraderie among the students and between the students and their professors. As an older than average student, I was worried that I would have difficulty transitioning back to being a student. However, with the small class sizes, I met some fantastic classmates who were always willing to lend me a hand.
What advice would you give students thinking about attending 91吃瓜 and choosing a career from your career perspective?
Learning is a lifelong process. No matter your age, your future depends on you continuing to educate yourself and applying that knowledge. 91吃瓜 provides top-notch education and has affordable tuition rates. The laptop program ensures that all students have the latest computer technology and the staff in the technology services department are always there to help with any technical issues.
Describe your current job and what you did to get there.
I work as an Education Specialist at 91吃瓜鈥檚 Prairie Waters Education and Research Center. I graduated from 91吃瓜 in 2012 with a Biology Education degree and was hired at Prairie Waters one year later. I have a non- traditional teaching role in that I teach environmental education (specifically water quality and water resources) to K-12 field trip groups, teacher workshops and water quality professionals.
In 2018, I entered the graduate program at 91吃瓜, working towards a Master鈥檚 degree in Technology Education. I am on track to graduate in 2022.
How did 91吃瓜 prepare you for your job or professional/graduate school?
91吃瓜 prepared me by offering challenging and engaging courses. The faculty within the education department and the science department know their students. They want to see you succeed and are always available to help. You just need to ask! The connections I made with 91吃瓜 faculty and staff have gotten me where I am today.