I've been selling my whole life as a way to just move myself along. Selling antique typewriters is one thing I've been doing to support myself while at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s.
Some friends encouraged me to become the first in my family to get a bachelor's degree. I started at Normandale Community College. The regular presence of a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's representative helped build a strong relationship before I ever applied. To have someone say to me, ‘you belong’ is an important part of my story.
I've always held ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ in high regard having grown up here. I thought, ‘Oh, that's a private college that’s so hard to get into and it's demanding.’ It is demanding! You have to earn your education because there's a legacy here. You become the endowment of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's—an ambassador—by becoming part of the college. I see people out in the world and can almost pin it—they went to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s. They have this spirit running through them.
I find ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s to be welcoming of all people which is important to me, especially being a returning adult college student. They’ve been super helpful to me having followed a non-traditional path to college.
For me, the financial investment was not the focus, it's the quality of the education and knowing I have instructors who give me focused attention. One of the biggest things about ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s is the professors truly do invest in their students.
The Counseling Center surprised me because they cared and were able to get a broad look at my situation. I struggle with learning, and they put supports in place I wouldn't be able to get anywhere else.
Someone considering ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate’s should take a deep look at the resources available for students of all walks of life. There is something for you at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's. There's a safe community here—safe physically and a safe place to find people to confide in to deal with whatever issues you're struggling with. You’ll become stronger in many ways. I really do feel like attending ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is leveling up my whole life.
We're an inclusive, educational college focused on women. Because women have been underserved in our society. They’ve had to pay for our culture and have not been lifted up.
That’s what it is—²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Kate's is lifting women up. We’re free to be who we are.