I am thankful for the opportunities provided by Red River College to work with other students, learn personal stories from the instructors and gain the confidence to succeed within the workplace. When I first started my Red River College Business Administration journey, I wasn’t very confident in my academic abilities, along with not knowing how much rigorous studying would positively change my self-worth. The confidence I achieved from Red River College has been a huge asset when applying for jobs, along with furthering my education in university. I have used my experiences from the Entrepreneurship class many times in job interviews, and employers are genuinely interested in the uniqueness of the class.

The instructors at Red River College truly want to help you reach your potential whether that’s through the Entrepreneurship class, or with giving you one-on-one feedback with assignments. They are willing to share past business and education experiences with students and I found that so valuable.

One of the biggest takeaways from my experience at Red River College is the lasting connections I have made with former students and instructors. Recently I was asked to join a start-up company with former students, and it was such a great experience knowing I am able to succeed with the connections I have made.

If you have the mindset of consistent and continuous learning, you will be so much more equipped after graduation.

My advice for new students is to prioritize mental health. Personally, I pushed away anxiety and depression because I felt like I couldn’t take time away from my studies, and once I started university my neglected mental health hit me hard within a month. I would also suggest looking into testing accommodations if you feel like that is something that could help. Whether it’s in a private room because of anxiety or needing a scribe due to wrist problems, I believe it could improve your college experience. In college finances were a huge stressor for me because I didn’t want to incur interest on my loans 6 months after graduation, so one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give someone who takes out loans is you can pay your loans off even during your studies, I often did $20 increments, don’t wait until after graduation!