{"id":6386,"date":"2023-10-24T12:08:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dakotacollege.edu\/foundation\/?p=6386"},"modified":"2024-04-02T08:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:46:43","slug":"dustin-gilseth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dakotacollege.edu\/foundation\/2023\/10\/24\/dustin-gilseth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dustin Gilseth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When I graduated from Langdon Area High School in 2021, I knew I wanted to study Horticulture. Coming from a class of 25, I was able to be active in almost every club that my small school offered. I wanted to see what the world had to offer as I prepared for college, but I wasn\u2019t ready for the commitment of a four-year school or to move to a big city. Dakota College at Bottineau turned out to be the perfect fit for me.<\/p>

I chose Bottineau because it offered a Horticulture major, and I heard great things from people I knew who attended DCB. During my two years on campus, my friends and I \u201cgrew up\u201d in DCB\u2019s tight knit environment as we prepared to transfer to bigger universities to pursue bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/p>

\"DakotaSpending time in the DCB greenhouses helped me solidify my career choice because every minute was a learning opportunity. I learned something every time I showed up, whether it was about the production of fresh food, the beautification of communities, or the joys of working hard at something you love.<\/p>

My two-year degree from DCB prepared me for my future career by providing \u201chands-on knowledge.\u201d For example, instead of only learning about a topic in a textbook, we had the opportunity to experience Horticulture through different businesses, working with experts, attending conferences, and in the greenhouses. The real-life experience I received at DCB made me certain that I wanted to pursue a career in Horticulture.<\/p>

Outside of the classroom at DCB, I learned to value the importance of appreciating the things I have, the people in my life, and the opportunities I got from working hard. Now that I\u2019m pursuing my bachelor\u2019s degree in Horticulture at NDSU, the life lessons I received at DCB have proven to be invaluable.<\/p>

Thanks to donors like you, more students will benefit from the sense of community and experiences provided by DCB as they earn two-year degrees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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