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The Gears of Change by Haransh Singh
As I surge into my 5th month of what truly has been a spectacular AmeriCorps VISTA service term at the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (O…
Sometimes No Plan is Best By Madison McDonagh
It’s always important to have a plan set for the future; you plan where you go to college, what your career will be, and what you will do afterwards. I never ha…
Mentoring Awesome MT AIMS Students By Lana Petrie
American Indians in Math and Science (AIMS), a program through Indigenous Research and STEM Education (IRSE) at the University of Montana, serves middle school…
Finding Value by Ethan Marston
It was 2:29pm, and I heard a knock—I was so busy getting the room ready that I hadn’t noticed the police officer’s approach. I waved at him through the glass do…
That One Time I Ran Away to Small-Town Montana By Nicole Fortier
I’ve wanted to join AmeriCorps since I learned about it back in High School. At the time, however, I was far from ready for independence. So, I went straight to…
The Duty to Serve – Jensen Lillquist
I chose to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA for many reasons—many of which are personal and selfish—but chief among them is a compulsion to serve the community that…
To Be Continued By Emily McMath
One of the first things we learn to do as humans is communicate. Maybe it’s just through coos, wails, and large amounts of flailing, but we’re trying our best….
Amber Mountains – Chloe Weber
My VISTA office is abnormally large: I’m allowed an overhanging light fixture and two wall sconces. I have two desks, two monitors, a table to host meetings and…
I Can’t Hide My Trojan Pride!
The Troy Trojans boast a majestic maroon and gold. My high school was maroon and white. Their similarities run deeper than school colors. My tiny hometown in Il…
Serving the Future Workforce By Gabe Alderson
One nice thing about my service is that it takes me all over the state! There are so many reasons that people decide to take part in national service. For some…