{"id":48574,"date":"2023-12-01T14:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T20:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/?p=48574"},"modified":"2023-12-13T08:26:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:26:50","slug":"blog-my-college-journey-from-big-city-to-the-northwoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/01\/blog-my-college-journey-from-big-city-to-the-northwoods\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog: My College Journey From Big City to North Woods"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Lakeside<\/p>\n

After graduating high school in May 2021, and exhausted from virtual learning during the COVID pandemic, I chose to attend an expensive private university in the Twin Cities believing it represented the highest value and could provide me with the skills I needed to have a successful career. I was excited to start the next chapter of my life. I felt confident in my decision.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

I signed up for several clubs there, joined study groups and tried to get to know the people in my dorm. Even with all that, I had an unexplainable gut feeling that the school I chose was not right for me. At the end of the day, I felt my university only saw me as a number.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

A few weeks into my spring semester is when I started researching other universities. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

After checking out the BSU website and being drawn to the beautiful scenery on campus, I signed up for a tour. I applied right after seeing campus in person.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

I could not deny my nerves when I was accepted to BSU and moved into Birch Hall. What if I had made a mistake? Did I jeopardize my future career by leaving a prestigious university? Will I belong? I reminded myself that regardless of how I felt at the time, I needed to put myself out there and get involved. I went to the Beaver Organization Bash, attended events and found common interests with my classmates. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

BSU was notably different from my previous university in the Twin Cities. I could walk across the street and enjoy the fresh air at Diamond Point Park. I enjoyed the view of Lake Bemidji on my walk to class. Most nights I could even see the stars. My professors welcomed me, and I found it easier to connect with them thanks to the smaller class size.<\/span>\"The<\/p>\n

My BSU education is not less valuable because it is more affordable than other universities. The reality is my communication studies program is taught by passionate and qualified professors. I have been challenged academically and developed skills I did not have before. The staff at BSU have been helpful, welcoming and kind. I love that the campus is filled with natural beauty. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of your background or where you started your college journey, I strongly recommend exploring Bemidji State University as an option for higher education. The experience is nothing short of life changing.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

About the author<\/h2>\n

Hi, my name is Charley, and I am a senior communication studies major. My position as a content writer for the Office of Communications and Marketing gives me the amazing opportunity to showcase Bemidji State and highlight student achievements. You can expect a variety of new content from me this year, so stay tuned!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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