Megan Boster is an intern in Vinland’s residential chemical health program. She is currently earning a bachelor’s degree in alcohol and drug counseling from Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) with an expected graduation date of December 2014.
How did you become interested in substance abuse counseling?
I just wanted to help people with addiction.
Why were you interested in an internship at Vinland?
I heard what a great place it was to intern, and working with the traumatic brain injury/specialty population would be great. Once I interviewed and toured, I knew it was the right place
What are your goals after graduation?
I would like to continue my career in probation and work with my new degree.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I pretty much spend time at home with my American Pit Bull Terrier, Lila.
Where do you most want to travel, but have never been?
Greece
What is your favorite book or movie (or both)?
Movie: Bridesmaids
Book: Great Gatsby
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
A lot of jumping off stuff.
If you could witness any even past, present, or future, what would it be?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What is one question you wished more people asked you?
What is your story?