Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship.
Episode 8: When To Take a Gap Year(s) Before Attending MSU Northern
Today we interviewed Levi Keltner, a student at MSU Northern that didn’t take the traditional route! We hear about his first attempt at college: what went wrong, what did he learn? We learn about how athletics helped him discover his passion for physical education.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How taking time away from school can sometimes be absolutely the right decision.
How to transfer to MSU Northern: Spoiler Alert: it’s really easy.
How to take advantage of Western Undergraduate Exchange programs to decrease the cost of tuition!
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Take Your Time To Find Your Passions
07:42 - Being A Non-Traditional Student
11:07 - Campus Involvement
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
2 Jun 2022
Episode 7: Building On Your Dream One Business Class at a Time
Today we interviewed Jesse Keltner, a business management major who decided to hone his skills in hospitality while also playing college Basketball. We talk about how to juggle the two and what it takes in time management and discipline.
Key Takeaways Include:
How some people find their passion, specifically in this case: the hospitality industry.
What’s all involved in the business program at MSU Northern
How Jesse acclimated to life in a new place away from his hometown in Washington.
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - The Business Management Program
05:34 - Advice For Out-of-State Students
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
MSU Northern Business Administration (https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-BusinessAdmin.aspx)
26 May 2022
Episode 6: From Washington to the Hi-Line: The Story of Two Brothers Taking a Non-Traditional Path to Havre.
Today we chat with Levi and Jesse Keltner: brothers from Northwest Washington that traveled to Havre on very different paths. We talk about how they landed on their majors, what brought them to Havre and what their experiences was like coming from out of state to the Montana Hi-Line!
Key Takeaways Include:
How to decide if college is right for you.
How the college recruitment process can work, specifically with athletics.
How the close-knit community of MSU Northern provided both of them with the help and support
throughout their college education.
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast:
00:00 - Intro
04:47 - Athletics At MSU Northern
06:17 - The Transition Process
10:48 - The P.E. Program
13:23 - How Havre Has Helped Shaped Their Lives
22:10 - On Campus Activities
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx)
19 May 2022
Episode 5: 3D Printing and How It Impacts Growth, Creativity and Problem Solving
On today’s podcast we talk with Professor Aaron Riggin and Professor Emilee Luke, two faculty members here at MSU Northern teaching problem solving, engineering, software troubleshooting and perseverance: and all of this using 3d printing technology. You’re going to love this conversation. It shows the truly personalized and differentiated instruction students experience here.
Key Takeaways Include:
How 3d printing applies to both the industrial technologies and the creative arts.
Why failing is a good thing, encouraged and necessary.
How students set themselves up for a competitive advantage through their learnings in battling and
succeeding with 3d printing projects.
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of podcast
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Lets Talk About 3D Printing
06:19 - Trial And Error
15:45 - The Design Process
21:01 - The Advantage Of A Small Class
27:52 - Lets Talk About The Town Of Havre
35:01 - Advice From The Professors
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Design Drafting (https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-DesignDrafting.aspx)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
12 May 2022
Episode 4: How One Student Found Their Calling at MSU Northern’s Nursing Program
Today we talked with nursing program expert …. And student, Kassidy Compton. We not only talk about the importance of nurses in the united states healthcare system, but also about the importance of nurses (and the increasing demand) right here on the hi-line of Montana. Many towns look to MSU Northern as a pipeline for their talented and skilled healthcare workforce.
Key Takeaways Include:
The different clinical hours, hands on experience, and opportunities that Havre’s nursing program provides
What you need to prepare for and study before going into the nursing program.
How the curriculum combined with the on-campus activities and organizations equal the perfect size and fit for a lot of students.
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Nursing at MSU Northern
03:51 - Competitiveness of the Nursing Program
06:00 - Life After Graduation
07:03 - Why Havre
13:27 - The Sub
14:47 - Community Based
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Nursing Program (https://www.msun.edu/academics/chs/nursing/index.aspx)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
5 May 2022
Episode 3: Civil Engineering Alum Shares Her MSU Northern Success Story
Today we talk with Faith Hill. Fatih grew up in Miles City Montana and ventured to MSU Northern after graduation to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Hear how attending college in Havre was the perfect fit.
We talk with Faith about her campus life involvement and then shift gears to her work after graduation in Civil Engineering. We know you’ll love this episode, specifically if you’re looking for a smaller-town feel in your college experience.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
What’s all involved in a civil engineering degree?
How to take advantage of the campus life here at MSU Northern!
What does it take to graduate without a lot of student debt and purchase a home?
For anyone Interested in MSU northern Civil Engineering, head to msun.edu or give our admission’s office a call! Details in the show notes. Now let’s get into the episode!
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Civil Engineering
04:13 - Small Town Charm
06:02 - Havre is a Homerun
08:07 - What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
09:43 - Debt Free?
12:28 - What to do on Campus
15:35 - Advice
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Civil Engineering (https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-CET.aspx)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
28 Apr 2022
Episode 2: From California to Havre: Health Science on Montana’s Hi-Line. How to Get Started.
In today’s episode we talk with Gave Benevidez. . Listen to the incredible journey he had getting to MSU Northern, what it was like transferring to a new place, and where his path in the Integrated Health Sciences at MSU Northern leads. The Integrated Health Sciences program prepares students for a career as a health care professional capable of implementing the disease preventing wellness programs sought after by today's health care delivery system. Certainly a marketable skill set for a world post pandemic!
Key Takeaways Include:
When to stop playing the sport you love to focus on academics.
What exactly does a degree in Integrated Health Sciences entail?
Why Havre might not be right for everyone, but for the right person, it’s perfect.
Of course, if you have questions about any of the topics discussed today, reach out to our admission’s office! We can even put you in direct contact with Gabe to answer your questions!
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
02:31 - What Did the College Search Look Like
08:13 - Game Time Decisions
11:15 - Integrated Health Sciences
14:59 - The Journey to Havre
17:25 - Life After Havre
25:00 - Advice
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Integrated Health Sciences (https://www.msun.edu/academics/chs/IHS/index.aspx)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
21 Apr 2022
1: Plumb Luck: How to Find Your Calling in Trades
On today’s episode we talk with Thomas Kline about all things Industrial Technologies: specifically the plumbing tech program. It’s a fascinating journey that starts right here in Havre and ends with one of the highest demanded skills (and least talked about until now!) out there.
After listening to this episode, you can expect to learn:
How to get started in the plumbing profession.
What it takes to problem solve in the industrial technologies programs.
And finally, you’ll learn what to do if you have zero experience in plumbing, but your interest is peaked!
Spoiler alert, anyone is welcome to join the program :)
For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700
Contents of the podcast
00:00 - Intro
3:04 - Why Plumbing Might be Right For You
7:35 - Best Path for Plumbing Tech
13:01 - What to Expect In a Plumbing Career
17:26 - The Sub (Best Place on Campus)
18:12 - Taking Pride in Your Work
20:21 - Let’s Talk About Havre
Links:
MSU Northern (http://www.msun.edu/)
MSU Northern Plumbing (https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-Plumbing.aspx)
MSU Northern Campus Visit (https://www.msun.edu/future/visitcampus.aspx#:~:text=campus%20visit%20request.-,Schedule%20Your%20Campus%20Visit,3704.)
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