Terry Tollefson
E-Learning

I grew up in the Crookston area, attended Central High School and continue to live in the area. My major is E-learning. As a non traditional student at UMC, I‘ve had only good experiences here. Initially, I enrolled in one class under the Berland Grant which allowed me to try out the college experience at no cost. This was the catalyst to get me started. As with the first impression, the instructors continue to be helpful and great to work with. The class sizes are instrumental in allowing students to get to know their instructors, which adds a personal quality to the college experience. This is a good place to lose your “comfort zone.” While I was very accustomed to my comfort zone, in looking back, I would compare it to being asleep at the wheel. It’s not as safe as it feels. This transition started the first week of class, and I haven’t found it back. This is a good thing! Lastly, a well known person on campus had this advice to help with the decision of going back to school, he said I would be 53 years of age with a degree or without one. This equation seems to work well no matter what age is used. Try it; you’ll like it!