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Grad Story #30
Let me get this question out of the way first! You’re from Ghana in West Africa. Tell me your experience with winter here in Grand Forks.
Yes, Ghana is close to the equator – It’s a tropical country with long dry season and a short rainy…
Grad Story #29
Where are you from?
I’m originally from Kansas City. I’ve lived on both the Kansas and Missouri sides. I did my undergraduate and Master’s degrees at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Tell me about your Master’s degree.
My…
Tags: Counseling Psychology, PhD
Grad Story #28
Where are you from?
I graduated high school from Mohall, North Dakota, which is in the north central part of state. After graduation, I attended Minot State University for my degree in Music Education. I taught music in a rural community in…
Tags: Doctoral, Teaching and Learning
Grad Story #26
Irin, you are originally from Cameroon and now based in the US. What drew you to the Nursing program at UND?
As a nurse I have always been interested in a Master’s degree in Public Health with a nursing specialty and offered online. The University…
Tags: International, MS, Nursing
Grad Story #25
Lisa, what drew you to the MA program in English?
I received my BA in English from UND, so I had the opportunity to get to know the faculty before I decided to attend UND for my MA. The final decision really came down to the opportunity for…
GradStory #24
Graduate Program: Space Studies
On campus or Distance student: Distance Student
Branch of Service: USAF Military Service -
Start Year: 2002
End Year: I'm still serving
Military Job: Instructor for Civil Engineering
Are you using the GI Bill or…
Tags: Military, MS, Space Studies
Grad Story #23
Can you talk about your journey to UND?
I’m originally from Devils Lake, ND. I have always been involved in theatre arts - since I was 7 years old. I did my undergraduate degree in Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN. My undergraduate major was…
Tags: MA, Theatre Arts
Grad Story #22
Jason is undertaking a PhD in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
My bachelor’s degree is in Biology. I completed my Master’s degree in Dr John Watt’s lab in 2008 in Anatomy and Cell Biology and since then I have continued my PhD work…
Tags: Anatomy & Cell Biology, PhD
Grad Story #21
What sparked your interest in Chemical Engineering?
Growing up I have always had an interest in finding out how things work and I guess this is what captured my interest. I was very curious and always seemed to take things apart; I would either put…
Tags: Chemical Engineering, Energy, MS
Grad Story #20
Moussa, you are a PhD student in Criminal Justice from Burkina Faso in West Africa. How did you come to study in the United States?
I was teaching law at the university in Burkina Faso. About 3 years ago I felt I really needed to add another…
Tags: Criminal Justice, PhD

