What to Study to Become a Teacher

As of 2025, Massachusetts has the third-highest average teaching salary in the nation. Of course, teaching is more than just a career for some. Many individuals have a vocation toward teaching and find it fulfilling and meaningful. Whether you’re curious or answering a calling, it’s worth fully understanding what you need to study to become a teacher. […]

What to Study to Become a Historian

If you consider yourself a history buff or just love learning about the world around you, becoming a historian is an exciting career option to consider. Historians have a unique role that lets them live with one foot in the past and the other in the present, ultimately helping guide society as it learns and […]

What is the Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic?

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are first responders trained to treat patients in an emergency and transport them to a hospital, but is an EMT the same as a paramedic? Emergency medical services (EMS) is the system that provides emergency medical care through a coordinated response. EMTs and paramedics both provide emergency medical services. When they arrive at an emergency, […]

Graduate Profile Class of 2025: Julian Anderson

Julian Anderson, originally of Hanson, started his MWCC with a selfie. This would normally not be anything to shout about, but Julian posted a selfie in the parking lot of the school every day, 283 times over the course of two years. He became affectionately known as “Parking Lot Selfie Guy” to MWCC campus app […]

Graduate Profile: Sara Leopaldi, Newman Fellow and Student Parent Champion

Sara Leopaldi is a passionate advocate, leader, and changemaker whose commitment to service has left a profound impact on the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) campus and the wider region it serves. As the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Service Above Self Award, Sara has distinguished herself through her unwavering dedication to supporting student parents, […]