Sydney Wardner attended LRSC from fall 2019 to spring 2022, earning her associate of nursing degree. She chose Lake Region after hearing positive feedback from former nursing students in her hometown. Reflecting on her experience, Sydney said, “Some of my best memories from LRSC were ones made with my softball teammates and fellow nursing students… One that stands out is going to open skate night at the Burdick arena for a campus event!”

Sydney credits her royal ambassador advisor, Ashlee Collison, as a major influence during her time at LRSC. “During my time at LRSC, there was not a single member of staff who was anything but kind and helpful,” Sydney said. She added, “She was my biggest supporter and genuinely took an interest in me and my degree.”

When offering advice to new students, Sydney said, “Going to college can be very stressful if making new friends is not a strong suit, but because LRSC is a smaller campus, you make friends easily by being involved in many of the same activities as other students.”

Sydney currently works as an associate degree nurse at Altru in the surgical department, assisting during procedures and circulating in the operating room.

Devils Lake, ND

“I would tell students to look at Lake Region State College because of the great environment.

I’ve been given many opportunities such as student senate where I get to be the vice president, secretary and treasurer, royal ambassador, invited into honor society, and I’ll graduate in one year, and scholarship money to pay for fall and spring semester and then some.

I don't know why anyone wouldn't come here, especially if they have dual credit, since it opens so many doors for different types of futures.”

Erin received scholarships from Campus Clan & Kin, Darling Family, and Klemetsrud Family endowments.

Cavalier, ND

“I am currently going for Liberal Arts here at LRSC and I plan on transferring to another ND school to get my Bachelor’s in History Education so I can become a high school history teacher. I am also the President of the Student Senate, a great extracurricular activity that can get a person involved in student government.

I have so far received the James Wakefield and American Bank Center Scholarships and I feel very honored. Getting these lets me know that I have worked hard and will continue to do so not only to get the money, which also makes a financial impact, but it will look good on my transcript.”

Kensal, ND

Nicole chose Lake Region State College because it’s a great place to start your college path.

“Why pay more money to take the classes at a four-year university when you can take them at a two-year school for less?”

She found cost savings at LRSC because students only pay for the first 12 on-campus credits. Additional on-campus credits are a bonus. Nicole says all her instructors are great and they truly care about your well-being.

Nicole is the recipient of the Jay & Mavis Gerrells Scholarship endowment

Adelaide, Australia

Austin chose LRSC as it was very affordable and offered an excellent program in accounting. And, as you can see by the photo the great baseball program offered by the college was a bonus.

“Scholarships have had a profound impact on me and many students I know. LRSC offers so many good scholarships that have made my life at the college much more affordable, and they take away much of the stress with college finances.”

Austin received scholarships from the Colleen Bryn Memorial Endowment, Gary and Rita Stenson Endowment and Harley and Viola Summers Toolbox Scholarship

Leeds, ND

“Because LRSC is only 30 miles from my hometown, it was the perfect location to be able to go back and forth to go to school, as well as take care of my livestock. In addition, I was able to go to school with a lot less expense than I would by going to a larger university.”

After college Jarrel plans to earn a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. “Aside from LRSC’s lower tuition compared to a four-year, scholarships have been a huge blessing to me as well. I have been able to pay my way through my Associate’s without taking out student loans. I want to thank those who give to institutions for various scholarships.Your contributions do not go to waste.”

Jarrel received the David and Jamie Nienhuis Scholarship and Darling Family Scholarship.