Student Stories

Three years ago, I was living on the streets of La Crosse, sleeping in the woods or in parking ramps. Western opened my eyes to the potential of building a career in which I could help other people with the same challenges I had encountered. Thank you, Western, and thank you to everyone who has stood beside me so I can be where I am today. Your support has changed my life.

I was raised in a different environment than most. My parents were Amish and have an 8th grade education. I knew if I wanted to attend college, I was going to have to navigate the process and pay for it myself. Thank you for offering scholarships and making my Western experience possible, and for showing that Western truly cares about student success.

I wanted to have the opportunity to advance in my career, to provide a comfortable lifestyle for my son, and show him the importance of a quality education. Western is allowing me to earn that quality education while achieving these goals. Thank you to the donors that made scholarships possible. Your belief in students like me provide a better future for families