Student Stories

Our graduates enroll in Extended Learning at BSU to enhance their skill set, broaden their education and advance their careers. They are ambitious, hard working and ready to take on the world. Just like you.

Gina DrellackGina Drellack | Bagley, Minnesota

Major: Bachelor of Science, elementary education
BSU Graduate: 2007

Career: Media Specialist
Bagley School District, Bagley, Minnesota

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Riley HolmRiley Holm | Virginia, Minnesota

Major: Bachelor of Science, psychology
BSU graduate: 2007

Career: Program director
Range Mental Health Center, Virginia, Minnesota

 

Tishara MelcherTishara Melcher | Middle River, Minnesota

Major: Career and technical education certificate and secondary education licensure
BSU graduate: 2010

Career: Massage therapy instructor
Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls, Minnesota

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Wendy HolderWendy Holder | Brainerd, Minnesota

Major: RN to Bachelor of Science in nursing
BSU Class of 2011

Career: St. Joseph’s Hospital, RN, Grace Unit, and Clinical nursing instructor
Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Minnesota

Career aspiration:
Do more teaching, possibly full-time in a nursing program where she can share her own experiences and help others prepare for professional nursing careers.

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