“Minnesota State University, Mankato is a great place for people to get a quality education. I choose to attend Minnesota State because I know my degree will guide me into my future goals. I give to Minnesota State yearly because I want to help current and future students be able to reach their goals by receiving a quality education at a low cost.” - Chelsea, Social Work & Alcohol and Drug Studies double major, Junior
"I gave to the student philanthropy challenge because I think it is really important to donate to MN State and increase the value of our degrees. It is also a great feeling knowing that the money I gave will go to improve our school and help others." - Cherice, Nursing major, Senior
"I understand the importance of giving back especially to an institution I will continue to benefit from for the rest of my life. I chose to give to the Mass Communications Department. If I can help my program grow, its value will increase and so will my career opportunities." - Doha, Public Relations major, Senior
“I chose to participate in the Student Philanthropy Challenge because I understand how important it is to support our school. I chose to give to my major, directly for scholarships because I know that it will help my major grow along with helping other students. I know how good it feels to receive a scholarship for working hard and it's cool to think that I'm helping to provide that feeling for someone else. It really just feels good to help knowing that the money I could be spending on fast food could instead be spent furthering my education.” - Erin, Accounting & Corporate Finance double major, Junior
"I gave because my school gave to me, it's as simple as that. I have some very special professors who've helped me along the way, and I want to show my appreciation. I also know that the buildings and supplies the school has come from donations, and my donation will help future students with their educations." - Sarah Beth, English major, Senior
"I gave to the SPC because of my association with the Annual Fund, and I know how important it is to give back to MN State, because I am a student also, and I know how costly education can be." - Sherry, Manufacturing Engineering Technology major, Senior
