Jessica Helgerson Balch

Why did you decide to come to MSU and pursue a degree in education?

I realized early on that I needed to become an educator and create a space to help nurture students' minds.  MSU caught my attention because of the tight-knit community and campus family.

What do you want people to know about you?

I want people to know that I am creative, and I am deeply empathetic.

What advice would you give to entering freshmen or students finishing up high school?

For any students finishing up high school, do all you can to apply for scholarships, even small, local ones.  They add up.  Remember that the worse thing that can happen is that they say no, but the best is that they say yes!