CT State Quinebaug Valley with Michelle

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Okay, let’s meet Michelle, a non-traditional student with a powerful story to tell about forging ahead after overcoming incredible adversity. In the pursuit of her dreams, CT State Quinebaug Valley was her starting point and today she’s thriving with the support and resources that make CT State so special. Tell us all about it, Michelle.

– Hey, everybody. As a busy mom of three, I always thought, I don’t have time for college, but after a long battle with stage three breast cancer last year, I decided it’s time to start living life to the fullest, and CT State Quinebaug Valley was the start to that journey. As a non-traditional student, I was nervous about my ability to fit in, but Quinebaug Valley made me feel at ease with my decision to go back to school. After enrolling in the Medical Lab Technician program, I was assisted every step of the way with an advisor to help answer questions and a library equipped with a learning center for tutoring. This campus supports its students and wants you to succeed and is one of the few campuses to offer the MLT Program in the state of Connecticut. I feel very lucky to have CT State Quinebaug Valley so close to home. CT State offers many resources for its students, from educational support to financial aid assistance. Thanks to these opportunities, I’ve been awarded scholarships and have been inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which will open countless avenues for my academic career. When I began this process, I had so many doubts about my abilities as a student. With the support of a school that truly cares about its students, it has been the adventure of a lifetime. CT State gave me the skills that I need to become a medical lab technician so I can help people, the way that I was helped when I needed it most, and that’s my story, Alex, back to you.

– Thank you, Michelle for sharing your inspiring journey from overcoming challenges to thriving in the Medical Lab Technician Program. Your story shows how determination and support from CT State can make dreams a reality. Congratulations on your success and best of luck on your continued path.