Nicole Melchert-Breitkreutz isn’t very different than many Ridgewater students. She is a non-traditional student, returning to college later in life to complete her college studies. She is taking liberal arts courses en route to an AA degree and a planned transfer to SMSU to complete her bachelor’s degree – just like hundreds of other Ridgewater students.
What might make Nicole a little different is that she is working to complete her degree almost entirely online. I know, many students take online classes, and it’s not uncommon that students would complete an entire degree online. Nicole’s story, however, is a great example of how online courses at Ridgewater can provide the flexibility necessary to make pursuit of a college degree possible.
You see, Nicole is taking a full-time course load, working full-time, and raising a family. So is her husband. Busy family, huh? Listen in as Nicole discusses with Ben Taylor from Q102 how e-learning at Ridgewater is creating opportunities for her and her family, and start thinking about how it might be right for you or someone you know!
