Determination from a distance
As Leader in Action McKenzie Moe has learned, UND’s flexibility and supportive community can help distance students thrive
Originally from Bismarck, McKenzie Moe’s interest in nutrition began in high school.
“I was really fascinated by how different things affect the body,” she recalled.
This passion led her to pursue a career in nutrition, with the University of North Dakota as the clear choice, thanks to family connections to UND and the added bonus of her best friend heading there, too.
After completing her undergraduate degree in Dietetics, McKenzie headed back West, trading the familiar halls on campus for the wide-open plains while continuing her education through UND’s flexible online opportunities.
Her transition to remote learning has been smooth, allowing her to balance her academic life with her love for cooking, exercising and spending time outdoors.
Because of her husband’s work in the oil industry, McKenzie has moved several times, bouncing around between Bismarck, Minot and now settling in Williston. She’s thankful the University has been flexible enough to accommodate her changing circumstances, allowing her to continue her studies without interruption.
“It’s been a good transition to being fully remote,” she said. “I went through a hybrid period where I was going to my clinicals and then taking classes online. So as far as transitioning to fully remote, I still got that on-campus experience and now see my classmates and professors through Zoom classes.”
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