“I would not be where I am, on the path I'm on, without MLMS. It not only set me up for academic success, but life success. The strong community that is gained through everyone working together, supporting each other, and having fun together through taking care of a farm, class projects, overnights, class trips, and so much more gave me confidence in others as well as myself.

Knowing that I held responsibility, and that I would be supported whether I made the right decision or the wrong one, helped me realize that making a bad decision is not the end of the world, but rather another learning opportunity. I wish that everyone could have the opportunity to learn in such an amazing place.”

- Emma Schmidt, MLMS alumna