It is time. I’m Heidi Much. Just about two years ago, I was struggling with what to do with my life. I have a husband who’s a dairy farmer and four young children. At that time, I also had a job, but I didn’t want to work in a factory all my life. I knew I needed a college education, but for more than five years, I hesitated - focusing on all the obstacles I was facing.

Then, one day, I was driving by UW-Marshfield/Wood County, and I found myself heading into Student Services and making an appointment. At that moment, I still didn’t know how I was going to get that degree – but I did know that I’d never get it unless I stopped thinking about it and started doing something about it.

My husband and I met with the Student Services staff and talked through all our concerns. The staff helped me create a flexible schedule that allowed me to juggle my roles of parent, wife and student. The professors at UW-Marshfield/Wood County recognized that older students like me have obligations that are just as important as school. I was even able to participate in extracurricular activities – like the Mature Marauders and the Student Education Association.

I graduated on May 22. I’m now enrolled at UW-Stevens Point, majoring in Elementary Education. Someday soon, I know I’ll be a teacher, and I won’t just have a job, I’ll have a career!

Contact Student Services today. It is time.