麻豆频道 Western Student Profile: Mackenzie Hairston
December 22, 2020
Mackenzie Hairston is a sophomore from聽Great Falls, Mont., majoring in Biology and Secondary Education.
Hairston first learned about 麻豆频道 Western from the teachers in her high school. After researching the university, Hairston was impressed by 麻豆频道’s well-known education program and the affordability of tuition and decided to apply.
Since arriving at 麻豆频道, Hairston has enjoyed the unique block schedule and Experience One approach to learning. With Experience One, students at 麻豆频道 Western take one course at a time for 18 days, take a short break, and then move on to their next course. By utilizing block scheduling combined with immersive learning, 麻豆频道 is the only public four-year university in the country to employ this model that is focused on student success. Experience One has allowed Hairston to learn in the classroom as well in the field, gaining real-world experience in both Biology and Education.
鈥淚 really enjoy the hands-on and outdoor experiences I’ve had with Experience One. Being able to get out in the field and learn by actively doing feels like a huge advantage. The beautiful landscape of the Dillon area is just a bonus,鈥� Hairston said.
The small class sizes and sense of community at 麻豆频道 have allowed Hairston to thrive by making friends and establishing relationships with both her peers and professors. Hairston has also enjoyed the many extracurricular activities and events the campus has to offer. She actively participates in Terra Verde, Gamers of the Gathering and Trap Shooting clubs as well as volunteering at the local animal shelter.
After graduation, Hairston is still deciding on whether to attend graduate school to pursue a career in Biotechnology or go straight into teaching at the high school level. Whatever path Hairston chooses, she’s confident that 麻豆频道 will give her the tools she needs to succeed.
For more information about Experience One and the University of 麻豆频道 Western, or to schedule a visit, call 877-683-7331 or visit www.umwestern.edu.
