{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Northern and Beyond","home_page_url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/json","description":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. \r\n","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Hear current student success stories (and playbooks), faculty spotlights and follow the careers of our remarkable alumni network. Recorded on site right here on the campus of MSU Northern in Havre, Montana!","pubdate":"2022-06-09T08:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Montana State University Northern","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/f/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"efffe80a-ffbc-4453-bba3-0a24d8444e13","title":"Episode 8: When To Take a Gap Year(s) Before Attending MSU Northern","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Today we interviewed Levi Keltner, a student at MSU Northern that didn’t take the traditional route! We hear about his first attempt at college: what went wrong, what did he learn? We learn about how athletics helped him discover his passion for physical education. \n\nIn this episode, you’ll learn: \n\n\nHow taking time away from school can sometimes be absolutely the right decision.\nHow to transfer to MSU Northern: Spoiler Alert: it’s really easy. \nHow to take advantage of Western Undergraduate Exchange programs to decrease the cost of tuition!\n\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n01:30 - Take Your Time To Find Your Passions\n07:42 - Being A Non-Traditional Student\n11:07 - Campus InvolvementLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

Today we interviewed Levi Keltner, a student at MSU Northern that didn’t take the traditional route! We hear about his first attempt at college: what went wrong, what did he learn? We learn about how athletics helped him discover his passion for physical education.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

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    \n
  1. How taking time away from school can sometimes be absolutely the right decision.
    2. \n
  2. How to transfer to MSU Northern: Spoiler Alert: it’s really easy.
    3. \n
  3. How to take advantage of Western Undergraduate Exchange programs to decrease the cost of tuition!
    4. \n
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For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

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Contents of the podcast

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00:00 - Intro
\n01:30 - Take Your Time To Find Your Passions
\n07:42 - Being A Non-Traditional Student
\n11:07 - Campus Involvement

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-06-09T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/efffe80a-ffbc-4453-bba3-0a24d8444e13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29307803,"duration_in_seconds":895}]},{"id":"cadef3d9-5e50-4719-a163-deade9c1278e","title":"Episode 7: Building On Your Dream One Business Class at a Time","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"Today we interviewed Jesse Keltner, a business management major who decided to hone his skills in hospitality while also playing college Basketball. We talk about how to juggle the two and what it takes in time management and discipline. \n\nKey Takeaways Include: \n\n\nHow some people find their passion, specifically in this case: the hospitality industry. \nWhat’s all involved in the business program at MSU Northern\nHow Jesse acclimated to life in a new place away from his hometown in Washington. \n\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n01:10 - The Business Management Program\n05:34 - Advice For Out-of-State StudentsLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Campus VisitMSU Northern Business Administration","content_html":"

Today we interviewed Jesse Keltner, a business management major who decided to hone his skills in hospitality while also playing college Basketball. We talk about how to juggle the two and what it takes in time management and discipline.

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Key Takeaways Include:

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    \n
  1. How some people find their passion, specifically in this case: the hospitality industry.
    2. \n
  2. What’s all involved in the business program at MSU Northern
    3. \n
  3. How Jesse acclimated to life in a new place away from his hometown in Washington.
    4. \n
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For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

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Contents of the podcast

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00:00 - Intro
\n01:10 - The Business Management Program
\n05:34 - Advice For Out-of-State Students

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-06-02T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/cadef3d9-5e50-4719-a163-deade9c1278e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16917939,"duration_in_seconds":517}]},{"id":"3ff03b21-5c7c-4522-a926-4fb6a48b977a","title":"Episode 6: From Washington to the Hi-Line: The Story of Two Brothers Taking a Non-Traditional Path to Havre. ","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"Today we chat with Levi and Jesse Keltner: brothers from Northwest Washington that traveled to Havre on very different paths. We talk about how they landed on their majors, what brought them to Havre and what their experiences was like coming from out of state to the Montana Hi-Line!\n\nKey Takeaways Include: \n\n\nHow to decide if college is right for you.\nHow the college recruitment process can work, specifically with athletics. \nHow the close-knit community of MSU Northern provided both of them with the help and support \nthroughout their college education.\n\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast:\n\n00:00 - Intro\n04:47 - Athletics At MSU Northern\n06:17 - The Transition Process\n10:48 - The P.E. Program\n13:23 - How Havre Has Helped Shaped Their Lives\n22:10 - On Campus ActivitiesLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

Today we chat with Levi and Jesse Keltner: brothers from Northwest Washington that traveled to Havre on very different paths. We talk about how they landed on their majors, what brought them to Havre and what their experiences was like coming from out of state to the Montana Hi-Line!

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Key Takeaways Include:

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    \n
  1. How to decide if college is right for you.
    2. \n
  2. How the college recruitment process can work, specifically with athletics.
    3. \n
  3. How the close-knit community of MSU Northern provided both of them with the help and support \nthroughout their college education.
    4. \n
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For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

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Contents of the podcast:

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00:00 - Intro
\n04:47 - Athletics At MSU Northern
\n06:17 - The Transition Process
\n10:48 - The P.E. Program
\n13:23 - How Havre Has Helped Shaped Their Lives
\n22:10 - On Campus Activities

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-05-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/3ff03b21-5c7c-4522-a926-4fb6a48b977a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47815910,"duration_in_seconds":1466}]},{"id":"cd5ef5c9-52d5-4e3b-b984-49d557bf3ad5","title":"Episode 5: 3D Printing and How It Impacts Growth, Creativity and Problem Solving","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"On today’s podcast we talk with Professor Aaron Riggin and Professor Emilee Luke, two faculty members here at MSU Northern teaching problem solving, engineering, software troubleshooting and perseverance: and all of this using 3d printing technology. You’re going to love this conversation. It shows the truly personalized and differentiated instruction students experience here. \n\nKey Takeaways Include: \n\n\nHow 3d printing applies to both the industrial technologies and the creative arts. \nWhy failing is a good thing, encouraged and necessary.\nHow students set themselves up for a competitive advantage through their learnings in battling and \nsucceeding with 3d printing projects.\n\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n02:53 - Lets Talk About 3D Printing\n06:19 - Trial And Error\n15:45 - The Design Process\n21:01 - The Advantage Of A Small Class\n27:52 - Lets Talk About The Town Of Havre\n35:01 - Advice From The ProfessorsLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Design DraftingMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

On today’s podcast we talk with Professor Aaron Riggin and Professor Emilee Luke, two faculty members here at MSU Northern teaching problem solving, engineering, software troubleshooting and perseverance: and all of this using 3d printing technology. You’re going to love this conversation. It shows the truly personalized and differentiated instruction students experience here.

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Key Takeaways Include:

\n\n
    \n
  1. How 3d printing applies to both the industrial technologies and the creative arts.
    2. \n
  2. Why failing is a good thing, encouraged and necessary.
    3. \n
  3. How students set themselves up for a competitive advantage through their learnings in battling and \nsucceeding with 3d printing projects.
    4. \n
\n\n

For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

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Contents of podcast

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00:00 - Intro
\n02:53 - Lets Talk About 3D Printing
\n06:19 - Trial And Error
\n15:45 - The Design Process
\n21:01 - The Advantage Of A Small Class
\n27:52 - Lets Talk About The Town Of Havre
\n35:01 - Advice From The Professors

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-05-19T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/cd5ef5c9-52d5-4e3b-b984-49d557bf3ad5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76182921,"duration_in_seconds":2326}]},{"id":"94c1fb35-e4cf-4b06-ab9d-3c6977741444","title":"Episode 4: How One Student Found Their Calling at MSU Northern’s Nursing Program","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"Today we talked with nursing program expert …. And student, Kassidy Compton. We not only talk about the importance of nurses in the united states healthcare system, but also about the importance of nurses (and the increasing demand) right here on the hi-line of Montana. Many towns look to MSU Northern as a pipeline for their talented and skilled healthcare workforce. \n\nKey Takeaways Include: \nThe different clinical hours, hands on experience, and opportunities that Havre’s nursing program provides\nWhat you need to prepare for and study before going into the nursing program.\nHow the curriculum combined with the on-campus activities and organizations equal the perfect size and fit for a lot of students. \n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro \n01:58 - Nursing at MSU Northern\n03:51 - Competitiveness of the Nursing Program\n06:00 - Life After Graduation\n07:03 - Why Havre\n13:27 - The Sub\n14:47 - Community BasedLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Nursing ProgramMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

Today we talked with nursing program expert …. And student, Kassidy Compton. We not only talk about the importance of nurses in the united states healthcare system, but also about the importance of nurses (and the increasing demand) right here on the hi-line of Montana. Many towns look to MSU Northern as a pipeline for their talented and skilled healthcare workforce.

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Key Takeaways Include:
\nThe different clinical hours, hands on experience, and opportunities that Havre’s nursing program provides
\nWhat you need to prepare for and study before going into the nursing program.
\nHow the curriculum combined with the on-campus activities and organizations equal the perfect size and fit for a lot of students.

\n\n

For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

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Contents of the podcast

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00:00 - Intro
\n01:58 - Nursing at MSU Northern
\n03:51 - Competitiveness of the Nursing Program
\n06:00 - Life After Graduation
\n07:03 - Why Havre
\n13:27 - The Sub
\n14:47 - Community Based

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-05-12T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/94c1fb35-e4cf-4b06-ab9d-3c6977741444.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38736762,"duration_in_seconds":1181}]},{"id":"eb1ca465-b7e9-49af-8809-cb41787daa0d","title":"Episode 3: Civil Engineering Alum Shares Her MSU Northern Success Story","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"Today we talk with Faith Hill. Fatih grew up in Miles City Montana and ventured to MSU Northern after graduation to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Hear how attending college in Havre was the perfect fit.\n\nWe talk with Faith about her campus life involvement and then shift gears to her work after graduation in Civil Engineering. We know you’ll love this episode, specifically if you’re looking for a smaller-town feel in your college experience. \n\nKey takeaways from this episode include:\n\n\nWhat’s all involved in a civil engineering degree?\nHow to take advantage of the campus life here at MSU Northern!\nWhat does it take to graduate without a lot of student debt and purchase a home?\n\n\nFor anyone Interested in MSU northern Civil Engineering, head to msun.edu or give our admission’s office a call! Details in the show notes. Now let’s get into the episode!\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n02:35 - Civil Engineering\n04:13 - Small Town Charm\n06:02 - Havre is a Homerun\n08:07 - What Does a Civil Engineer Do?\n09:43 - Debt Free?\n12:28 - What to do on Campus\n15:35 - AdviceLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Civil EngineeringMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

Today we talk with Faith Hill. Fatih grew up in Miles City Montana and ventured to MSU Northern after graduation to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Hear how attending college in Havre was the perfect fit.

\n\n

We talk with Faith about her campus life involvement and then shift gears to her work after graduation in Civil Engineering. We know you’ll love this episode, specifically if you’re looking for a smaller-town feel in your college experience.

\n\n

Key takeaways from this episode include:

\n\n
    \n
  1. What’s all involved in a civil engineering degree?
    2. \n
  2. How to take advantage of the campus life here at MSU Northern!
    3. \n
  3. What does it take to graduate without a lot of student debt and purchase a home?
    4. \n
\n\n

For anyone Interested in MSU northern Civil Engineering, head to msun.edu or give our admission’s office a call! Details in the show notes. Now let’s get into the episode!

\n\n

For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

\n\n

Contents of the podcast

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00:00 - Intro
\n02:35 - Civil Engineering
\n04:13 - Small Town Charm
\n06:02 - Havre is a Homerun
\n08:07 - What Does a Civil Engineer Do?
\n09:43 - Debt Free?
\n12:28 - What to do on Campus
\n15:35 - Advice

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-05-05T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/eb1ca465-b7e9-49af-8809-cb41787daa0d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37952760,"duration_in_seconds":1171}]},{"id":"81bba5c4-8397-4b02-bfee-1330ccd08b8a","title":"Episode 2: From California to Havre: Health Science on Montana’s Hi-Line. How to Get Started.","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"In today’s episode we talk with Gave Benevidez. . Listen to the incredible journey he had getting to MSU Northern, what it was like transferring to a new place, and where his path in the Integrated Health Sciences at MSU Northern leads. The Integrated Health Sciences program prepares students for a career as a health care professional capable of implementing the disease preventing wellness programs sought after by today's health care delivery system. Certainly a marketable skill set for a world post pandemic! \n\nKey Takeaways Include: \n\n\nWhen to stop playing the sport you love to focus on academics.\nWhat exactly does a degree in Integrated Health Sciences entail?\nWhy Havre might not be right for everyone, but for the right person, it’s perfect. \n\n\nOf course, if you have questions about any of the topics discussed today, reach out to our admission’s office! We can even put you in direct contact with Gabe to answer your questions!\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n02:31 - What Did the College Search Look Like\n08:13 - Game Time Decisions\n11:15 - Integrated Health Sciences\n14:59 - The Journey to Havre\n17:25 - Life After Havre\n25:00 - AdviceLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern Integrated Health SciencesMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

In today’s episode we talk with Gave Benevidez. . Listen to the incredible journey he had getting to MSU Northern, what it was like transferring to a new place, and where his path in the Integrated Health Sciences at MSU Northern leads. The Integrated Health Sciences program prepares students for a career as a health care professional capable of implementing the disease preventing wellness programs sought after by today's health care delivery system. Certainly a marketable skill set for a world post pandemic!

\n\n

Key Takeaways Include:

\n\n
    \n
  1. When to stop playing the sport you love to focus on academics.
    2. \n
  2. What exactly does a degree in Integrated Health Sciences entail?
    3. \n
  3. Why Havre might not be right for everyone, but for the right person, it’s perfect.
    4. \n
\n\n

Of course, if you have questions about any of the topics discussed today, reach out to our admission’s office! We can even put you in direct contact with Gabe to answer your questions!

\n\n

For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

\n\n

Contents of the podcast

\n\n

00:00 - Intro
\n02:31 - What Did the College Search Look Like
\n08:13 - Game Time Decisions
\n11:15 - Integrated Health Sciences
\n14:59 - The Journey to Havre
\n17:25 - Life After Havre
\n25:00 - Advice

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-04-28T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/81bba5c4-8397-4b02-bfee-1330ccd08b8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64570940,"duration_in_seconds":1997}]},{"id":"faf6f2ca-0012-4342-8790-046ecac639e3","title":"1: Plumb Luck: How to Find Your Calling in Trades ","url":"https://northernandbeyondmsunpodcast.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"On today’s episode we talk with Thomas Kline about all things Industrial Technologies: specifically the plumbing tech program. It’s a fascinating journey that starts right here in Havre and ends with one of the highest demanded skills (and least talked about until now!) out there. \n\nAfter listening to this episode, you can expect to learn: \n\n\nHow to get started in the plumbing profession. \nWhat it takes to problem solve in the industrial technologies programs. \nAnd finally, you’ll learn what to do if you have zero experience in plumbing, but your interest is peaked! \nSpoiler alert, anyone is welcome to join the program :) \n\n\nFor any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700\n\nContents of the podcast\n\n00:00 - Intro\n3:04 - Why Plumbing Might be Right For You\n7:35 - Best Path for Plumbing Tech\n13:01 - What to Expect In a Plumbing Career\n17:26 - The Sub (Best Place on Campus)\n18:12 - Taking Pride in Your Work\n20:21 - Let’s Talk About HavreLinks:MSU NorthernMSU Northern PlumbingMSU Northern Campus Visit","content_html":"

On today’s episode we talk with Thomas Kline about all things Industrial Technologies: specifically the plumbing tech program. It’s a fascinating journey that starts right here in Havre and ends with one of the highest demanded skills (and least talked about until now!) out there.

\n\n

After listening to this episode, you can expect to learn:

\n\n
    \n
  1. How to get started in the plumbing profession.
    2. \n
  2. What it takes to problem solve in the industrial technologies programs.
    3. \n
  3. And finally, you’ll learn what to do if you have zero experience in plumbing, but your interest is peaked! \nSpoiler alert, anyone is welcome to join the program :)
    4. \n
\n\n

For any questions contact admissions: (406) 265-3700

\n\n

Contents of the podcast

\n\n

00:00 - Intro
\n3:04 - Why Plumbing Might be Right For You
\n7:35 - Best Path for Plumbing Tech
\n13:01 - What to Expect In a Plumbing Career
\n17:26 - The Sub (Best Place on Campus)
\n18:12 - Taking Pride in Your Work
\n20:21 - Let’s Talk About Havre

Links:

","summary":"Welcome to Northern and Beyond, a podcast focused on life before, during and after Montana State University Northern. We talk with thriving students, alumni, faculty and staff. We dive into the exciting degrees offered right here in beautiful Havre Montana like Integrated Health Sciences, Civil Engineering and Business management and entrepreneurship. ","date_published":"2022-04-21T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fae02c6f-74b0-4c57-8240-e53ea04d3d7e/faf6f2ca-0012-4342-8790-046ecac639e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57166949,"duration_in_seconds":1751}]}]}