Graduating from Kentwood High School in 2008, Robert Barger decided to continue his education at Green River Community College. "Going straight from high school to a University seemed a little daunting to me, so I thought that refining my skills at a community college first would be better," said Barger.
He is finishing up his second year at the college, where he plans to then attend a 4-year college next fall. "In the fall I will be attending Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington," he said.
Barger plans on majoring in psychology with an emphasis in secondary education. "I want to be a teacher & coach at a high school, or possibly even a counselor," he added. "I love to learn so I don't mind the years of schooling ahead of me."
Why choose Green River to study?
Green River has always had a great appeal to it because of its quant little atmosphere that enters once someone steps foot on campus.
"Well, I chose to attend Green River for a couple of reasons: one; at the time it seemed like a good transition into college life. Two; a couple of my friends had attended Green River or had taken running start there and they said it was pretty laid back and a good school to go to. Three; the environment of the school lured me in. I liked the fact that it was in a laid back setting and wasn't in the middle of a city somewhere," said Barger.
Not only does Barger love being on this campus but he also enjoys the wonderful faculty the college has to offer students. "In every class I have been in, the professor has been interesting in their own way. I've always felt welcome to ask for help or visit the professor to discuss any questions I had," he says. "It seems as though most of the professors genuinely care about your education and want to make sure you learn the content, not just get a grade and move on."
Having wonderful teachers and a great campus that makes people feel welcomed are two great aspects of a wonderful college, and Green River has them. "I would definitely recommend GRCC to anyone who wasn't sure what they were doing after high school. Attending the school really helped me develop my learning habits and helped me refine what skills I had," he comments.
"I like to think that I made the right option instead of jumping straight into a university and believe that taking two years at Green River will help me boat loads along the way."
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