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Learning and leadership go hand-in-hand

Quentin Coppedge grew up in Denton, a small Central Montana town, and is studying fire science. He is also putting his leadership skills to the test by working as a Resident Assistant.

MSU Billings is a place where young adults can be challenged academically and while simultaneously being given opportunities to spread their wings.

Quinten Coppedge, a 20-year-old fire science student from Denton, is an example of a student fully taking advantage of those opportunities. Graduating in a class of two from high school, he knew he wanted to explore his options. Fortunately, he had a family tie and familiarity with MSU Billings. His brother, Christian, earned his history degree here and 鈥渞eally had a good experience.鈥�

Comparing cost and size, Coppedge said he found MSU Billings to be 鈥渢he most affordable鈥� and got started in a two-year program.

His fire science classes are taught at City College, a seven-mile car ride from the University Campus. But he also appreciates the opportunity take on leadership roles, so he works this year as a resident assistant on the sixth floor of Petro Hall. He calls it a good fit for his college career, mostly because it felt natural.

鈥淚 made some friends with some resident assistants last spring semester, and it was a good way to get some leadership experience,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 really like the campus. It has the feel of a small town right in the middle of a big city.鈥�