Sam Bannerman is unleashing his passion at St. Cloud State on his way to a successful career. Photo by Nick Lenz ’11
If you ask Paige Verkinnes what she has received from her St. Cloud State University education, she’ll tell you it helped her find her own voice, give others a voice and be a voice for those unable to speak for themselves.
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“I’m very proud to say I go to St. Cloud State, and I’m learning who I am, and I can become who I want to be. They let you be who you want to be,” said Verkinnes, a junior at St. Cloud State who also continues a National Guard enlistment.
Verkinnes is just one of more than 14,000 students who unleash amazing at St. Cloud State University on a path toward successful careers.
At St. Cloud State, an education is about more than an education. It’s about giving every student the opportunity and support to unlock their unique potential and let loose their dreams and drive, and make a mark on the world. And to make an impact on the lives of others.
“Do it for yourself. You owe it to yourself to get more out of life. Pursue something that you’re passionate about,” said Sam Bannerman, a graduate student studying rehabilitation and addiction counseling. “St. Cloud State University is one of the schools that will provide you with the tools that you need to make your journey easier.”
Bannerman’s original dream was to teach high school so he could help kids.
“I realized that teaching might be a little restrictive. I wasn’t going to be able to help them as much as I wanted to, but I still wanted to work with the same population,” he said.
UNLEASH PASSION
A challenge became an opportunity.
Bannerman’s advisor, Dr. William Lepkowski, suggested psychology’s counseling program with a focus on relational conflict and after taking a closer look, he found his calling in rehabilitation and addiction counseling.
“In this program the professors actually work along with you. It’s just so hands on,” he said. “You have a lot of support. Faculty are always checking in on you. They make adjustments to help you succeed.”
St. Cloud State is committed to inspiring students to think bigger and challenging them to reach higher.
With more than 200 undergraduate program opportunities, more than 60 graduate degree options and students from more than 90 countries, St. Cloud State can help you find your path to success in a degree program that’s right for you.
