{"id":7416,"date":"2025-01-16T12:08:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dakotacollege.edu\/foundation\/?p=7416"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:39:11","slug":"kindal-degraeve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dakotacollege.edu\/foundation\/2025\/01\/16\/kindal-degraeve\/","title":{"rendered":"Kindal DeGraeve"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Kindal DeGraeve, a 2024 graduate of Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), is now pursuing a medical career in diagnostic imaging. Currently studying ultrasound at Red River Polytech in Winnipeg, she also plans to complete an MRI program. Her goal is to work in a hospital as an ultrasound sonographer or MRI tech. \u201cGrowing up in a small town, you have to drive to a bigger city to find a sonographer or MRI tech, and since we are so short in Canada, it can be difficult to get in. It is my hope to get both diplomas so I can help people as much as possible,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

Kindal\u2019s journey to DCB began when women’s hockey coach Reed Loucks recruited her and two teammates from Holland, Manitoba. \u201cAfter talking with Coach Loucks, I decided to tour the college with my best friend and teammate, Jayden Carels. After seeing the school, I knew I had to go to DCB because it was so home-like to me,\u201d she recalls. \u201cI grew up in a small town, so Bottineau was the perfect transition from high school to college. It also helped that I had my oldest friend right there with me!\u201d<\/p>


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Once on campus, Kindal quickly expanded her social circle. Reflecting on friendships made at DCB, she notes, \u201cMy closest friends and I always joke that we don\u2019t even remember how we became friends. One day we were strangers, and the next we were doing everything together.\u201d<\/p>\n

At DCB, Kindal balanced academics and athletics, playing both hockey and softball. Her leadership and academic success earned her spots on the Dean\u2019s List and the 2024 All North Dakota Academic Team as a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. \u201cI was able to be a dual-sport athlete, something I had dreamed about but never thought possible, while also doing well academically,\u201d she says. Kindal credits DCB\u2019s small class sizes and supportive professors for making her success possible. \u201cThe professors were always willing to answer questions and help wherever they were needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Her involvement in DCB\u2019s Phi Theta Kappa chapter led to her nomination for the All North Dakota Academic Team, a recognition based on academic excellence and community service. Alongside two other DCB students, she received congratulations from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a medallion, and a monetary award.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Managing the demands of both sports and academics prepared her well for the challenges of a larger school like Red River Polytech. Kindal encourages high school seniors to find a college that feels like home. \u201cIf you can find a place that feels like a home away from home, there is no better school for you,\u201d she says with a smile.<\/p>\n

Looking back, Kindal has no regrets about choosing DCB. \u201cAttending a smaller school like Dakota College at Bottineau is everything a newly graduated, sports-oriented kid needs. The professors and staff are amazing and very understanding of athletes. At DCB, you are never a number,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Now continuing her education in Manitoba, Kindal treasures the memories she made at DCB. \u201cSome of my favorite moments were the ones that seemed ordinary. Like making cookies in the kitchen of Milligan with friends or being roommates with my best friend. I was just a walk away from two other amazing friends I wouldn\u2019t have met without DCB,\u201d she recalls fondly. \u201cSmall things like running errands together are the moments I miss the most and will always hold a special place in my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so grateful for my time in Bottineau,\u201d Kindal reflects. \u201cI met amazing people, experienced things I never thought I would, and made memories I will never forget.\u201d<\/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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