Articulation Program with Hamyanie

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Fort Peck Community College boasts an articulation program that helps students get a jumpstart on a degree from a four-year university. Here is Hamyanie, an elementary education major who is taking full advantage of that opportunity, utilizing classes taken at FPCC to soon get her bachelor’s degree from Montana State University Billings. All right, Hamyanie, you are up.

– Hey, guys. Thanks, Alex. I’ve always known I wanna become a teacher, and with the help of Fort Peck’s articulation programs, I’m getting a jumpstart in my career. Through FPCC, I was able to complete most of my generals before I finished high school, saving me time and money when it came time to transfer. Then when I started attending Montana State University Billings, this allowed me to jump right into courses focusing on my major in elementary education. Additionally, all of the education classes I’ve taken here fulfill the credits I need to graduate from MSUB. I’ve gained life skills such as responsibility, time management, and communication skills, and it also showed me I was capable of becoming a successful college student at a fraction of the cost of attending MSUB for four years. All of this gave me hope that I would achieve my educational goals, which I will fulfill very soon when I graduate with my bachelor’s degree. I’m a proud student of FPCC as it has not only supported me in my educational journey, but given me many opportunities to enrich my culture. They offer many classes to support Native American heritage, from beading to language classes and much more. FPCC has also shown me what a supportive and accessible school system can look like. From help with paperwork to answering questions on enrollment or even life skill questions. FPCC has always been one call or one close visit away from helping me. Whether you want to take dual enrollment for the experience of college or to simply get a head start on your journey, FPCC is a great stepping stone for the opportunity. One day, I will return to this community and support it as it has always supported me. Back to you, Alex.

– Congrats, Hamyanie, on your soon to be graduation. That is awesome. It sounds like with the life skills and confidence you gained with FPCC support, you’re well on your way to a long and successful career. We know the community will be thrilled to have you back teaching very soon. Thanks again.