Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado, right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, is home to Colorado Mesa University. There, students can earn technical certificates and associate’s degrees in as few as two years. Some of the special programs offered include Archaeology, Construction Management, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurships, Graphic Design, Radiologic Technology, Teacher Education, and Watershed Science. Nearly every major at Colorado Mesa has its own scholarship options, along with need-based and academic scholarships. Grants and loans are also options for those who fill out the FAFSA. These options could earn money for those who qualify. Most students, when attending a college, want more than just rich academic classes. Good thing Colorado Mesa offers student services such as a bookstore, child care, a recreation center, tutoring, and many student-run clubs and organizations. Once the educational portion of your Colorado Mesa experience is complete, you may be in search of employment. Thankfully, the career center has many resources to help in that quest, such as career fairs, career planning, resume and interviewing workshops, and career assessment.

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