People of Western - Nicole Marshall

Nicole Marshall is a student in Western’s Criminal Justice Program. Following advice from her coach and friends around La Crosse is what brought her to Western Technical College. She has enjoyed getting to know her instructors and peers and has enjoyed her experience at Western: “…it’s just a good learning environment because you get to know everybody around you. You get to feel comfortable. You get to feel safe.” In addition to her positive experiences as a student, Nicole also plays basketball and volleyball. Nicole said, “Getting to play basketball, I’ve met so many awesome girls and my coaches were fantastic…” Coach Chad and Nicole’s instructors have been a huge support system and help in pursuing her academic and professional goals. In five years, Nicole hopes to be working in the criminal justice field: “I just want to make whatever community I end up being in a better place.”