Justin started as a MT-10 Scholar in Fall 2022 and earned an AS in Business. He graduated from Helena College in December 2024 and transferred to MSU-Billings to continue his studies.
“All positive. That’s all I can think of—everything was positive. I’m just looking forward to getting all my finals done, and then having a little break, and then starting another two-year journey.”
Alyssa started as a MT-10 Scholar in Fall 2023 and earned an AA. She graduated from Helena College in May 2025 and will be transferring to a four-year college to continue studying public health.
“What brought me to Helena College is my motivation to further my education because I’m a First Generation college student, and I just want to change the cycle of bad things that have been happening… I just want to have a good future for myself.”
B started as a MT-10 Scholar in Fall 2023 and earned an AS in Nursing. She graduated from Helena College in May 2025 and will be working for St. Peter’s Health.
“When things did come up, like stressors and things that I felt like maybe I couldn’t get past, it was just taking it one day at a time. For me, it’s just shifting my perspective and my focus and…just realizing that everything’s going to be okay.”
Stacie started as an MT-10 Scholar in Fall 2023 and earned an AS in General Studies. She graduated from Helena College in May 2025 and is deciding between programs in ultrasound or speech pathology.
“I took A&P I and II, and awhile back that would’ve deterred me from some courses because I’ve always heard about how hard it was…and while it was challenging, it was nice to overcome that fear…and not let it be so intimidating.”
Sandy started as a MT-10 Scholar in Fall 2022 and graduated a semester early in December 2023 with both an AS and an AA in general education. Her starting story was recorded live in our MT-10 First Year Seminar course, and her closing story was recorded with the help of her son Maverick, who was born during her first semester at Helena College (and earned himself an honorary degree).
“I tell everyone, I feel like when you’re going through college, it’s not easy—especially if you’re working or have kids or both—and so having support is the number one thing… Sometimes, you’re struggling and just hearing someone tell you you’re doing a great job is all it takes to keep pushing forward.”
