Project Strive TRiO announces Student of the Month

 She wlll graduate in May with a degree in general business and a minor in nutrition and wellness.

“I’m extremely honored. Not everybody gets recognized in this way,” Krien said.

Although Krein is not sure about her specific career path, she wants to work in public service like her mom.

She admires the long hours her mom dedicates to helping others as a middle school guidance counselor.

“My mom is very caring in her job. She doesn’t always think of her convenience. As I grow older, I’d like to be able to put people first,” Krien said.

Krien, a graduate of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolled at CSC after earning a full-tuition Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) scholarship.

“I knew it would be a fit for me. My sister loves it here too,” she said, referring to CSC.

Her twin sister, Jamie, is also attending CSC and won the Student of the Month award in November 2012. Jessie is involved with Rotaract on campus and enjoys the flexible nature of eight-week courses.

Regarding her involvement with Project Strive TRiO, Krien said she enjoys her many opportunities through the organization each semester.

“I pick up valuable tidbits of information along the way. Also I’ve been to Stomp, Mount Rushmore and a ropes course,” she said.

In addition, she learned CPR, more about graduation requirements, how to use LinkedIn for professional networking and received resume assistance.