Hello folks, we would like to take a second to show off one of our amazing students here at St. Cloud State and why they choice St Cloud State!

It has always been a dream of mine to earn my doctorate. I completed my master’s degree 10 years ago, and for the bulk of that time, this dream was in the “someday” category due to some facet of life circumstances.

A year ago, my now-husband was offered a three-year expat contract in Dublin, Ireland, and we decided that this chance to live abroad for a few years was too good to pass up. Making such a big geographical change served as a catalyst for me to re-prioritize my goals. I decided that this was the time to push myself, and I wanted to ensure that my time in Ireland was spent in a way that furthers my career aspirations and opens new opportunities for the future. I decided this is the time to stop making excuses, and I resolved to make my dream of doctoral study a reality.

Searching for a program that would afford me the flexibility to spend part of my program abroad and part in the United States seemed like a complex task. However, I was elated to discover that the SCSU Higher Ed program was a perfect fit! The asynchronous format enables me to participate from any location with Wi-Fi, and it gives me peace of mind to know that my progress in the program can continue uninterrupted no matter where I live. The professors are compassionate, while also challenging each student to build confidence and stimulate personal and professional growth. The cohort model fosters support, encouragement, and camaraderie, and I know that I am never alone in my endeavors. Additionally, my cohort members come from a multitude of varied professional and educational backgrounds, so I feel like my experience is greatly enhanced by the perspectives and talents that each one brings to our program.

– Robin Renucci