Casper College Experience with Keely Shaye

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When Keely Shaye graduated from high school in Glenrock, Wyoming, she initially decided to attend a university. However, she later chose to come to Casper College. Now studying to become a nurse, she found exactly what she needed here, the opportunity to form close connections with her instructors and classmates. Keely Shaye, we can’t wait to hear about your experience. Please take it away.

– Hey, Alex, thanks for having me. After graduating high school in 2020, I decided to leave my small town to attend a university, but after a year, I decided to transfer to Casper College, and it’s been the best decision for me. Here in the Nursing Program, I spend a lot of time studying with my peers. We reserve rooms in the library for hours. I love that the library is a short walk on campus, and they offer us snacks for when the hours pass by. Our labs are open most hours of the day, and we have a ton of mannequins to practice on. This really helps us learn our skills while being in a relaxed learning environment. After this, we usually go get some coffee or snacks and enjoy our downtime. Being in a smaller school has allowed me to make more genuine connections with my classmates and instructors. Not only do I feel seen, but I feel heard as well. My instructors know me by name, and I know all of my classmates’ names. Building relationships isn’t always easy, but here it feels natural and inviting to know those around you. At Casper College, it’s really easy to get involved. And with so much schoolwork, it’s nice to have fun opportunities. We get weekly emails about cornhole tournaments, free movie tickets, school plays, and pottery painting sessions. I get to have fun while being involved with my college and friends. The nursing program has taught me the knowledge and skills I will use on the job. And for clinicals, we go out into the community, such as home health, hospitals, and clinics. I’m very excited to continue my educational and social journey here at Casper College. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Keely Shaye. Casper College not only offers an excellent nursing program, but also provides students with a variety of free time activities. It sounds like you’ve excelled in your coursework thanks to the small class sizes, dedicated instructors, and the opportunity to build friendships with your peers, we can’t wait to see what you do next. Thanks again.