Megan Walker

We are #NPRCProud to share Megan Walker as our Student of the Month for September 2026. Megan first came to the College in 2019 but had to step away between 2020 and 2025. After putting her education on pause for several years, Walker has returned to NRPC and plans to graduate in the spring of 2027.

“I decided to leave the workforce and give 100 percent to school. It wasn’t a decision made lightly, and the road has been hard, but it will be worth it. I came back to NPRC because of the close-knit feeling of the school, the great staff, and wonderful professors. I have enjoyed every course so far, as they have all taught me something of substance. The professors make the course, and every professor I have had has been great.”

The affordability and personal attention she receives are two things Walker specifically enjoys about the College. “I tell people about NPRC all the time, and to me, what sets it apart is the ability to talk to a real person when I need answers and the personal attention I get when I connect with someone. The cost of attendance is very affordable considering the quality of the education you are receiving as well.”

Walker is enrolled remotely, providing her with flexibility as a mom to two boys, Joshua and Noah. By continuing her education at NPRC, she is brightening her future while building a better one for her family. “Being a good mom, in my opinion, means just buckling down and doing it. Doing what it requires when you’re tired, scared, weak, angry, sad, and have many other hard emotions or feelings. Doing hard things even when you feel you can’t. Getting up and trying again, no matter how badly you fail. Pushing yourself to be better for them. Putting your wants, needs, and ego aside for the tiny human(s) you are raising to hopefully be a decent human(s) themselves. Being a mom is the scariest thing I have ever done, but it has made me a much better person.”

Walker is earning a degree in human services and has a goal to work with at-risk youth. “The need is so great in this field and there just aren’t enough people to fill the need. I love children, and I was once that at-risk youth myself, so who better to relate to and positively impact these children than someone who has unfortunately gone through similar struggles?”

Despite a full course load and raising two boys, Walker has become a Dean’s List student and was recognized by faculty and staff as someone who has a bright future in her career. “Mr. Blood was one of my first professors and one of the first people that let me know I had potential to do great things, and I needed to not let it go to waste. I’m grateful that he shared that sentiment with me. That really helped me realize that success has no age limit, nobody else is going to fix your problems or change your own life, to stay accountable, admit when you are wrong, and be proud of yourself when you accomplish something. I also want to share with people that it never hurts to be thankful, humble, and kind. You also have the power to be your biggest advocate or your biggest critic. It’s up to you how you decide to go about it.”

Keep up the great work, Megan! We look forward to seeing you cross the stage and earning your degree this spring.