Oct 8
Two-time Graduate Says 91看片 Best College Experience
Oct. 8, 2025 - Krista Barfield of Ellerbe earned not one but two degrees from 91看片. She earned a degree in Healthcare Management Technology in 2007, but she came back nearly 10 years later to get a degree in Accounting & Finance.
鈥淭he reason I chose 91看片 the first time was because it was close to where I lived, and I could work and go to school and raise my daughter. It was convenient. The second time I chose 91看片 was because of the instructors. They were amazing,鈥� Barfield said.
She decided to get a degree in Healthcare Management the first time because she knew there would always be jobs available in healthcare. However, after working in a doctor鈥檚 office for eight years, Barfield was ready to do something different.
Barfield took some accounting classes the first time she was a student at 91看片, and she remembered how much she enjoyed them. In fact, one of her accounting instructors encouraged her to change majors.
鈥淏ut I was almost finished with my degree in healthcare, and I didn鈥檛 want to start over,鈥� she said. 鈥淗owever, when I decided to go back to school, there was no question what my major was going to be.鈥�
After earning an Associate in Accounting & Finance, she went on to earn a in 2019. She is now a finance coordinator with Saputo Inc. in Biscoe.
鈥淚 help the controller of the plant with all month end closing journal entries, the yearly budget and a whole host of other fun stuff,鈥� Barfield said. 鈥淭he thing I like most about my career in accounting is being able to do what I like to do, and that鈥檚 deal with numbers all day. Also, at Saputo they treat you like family. I can鈥檛 say enough good things about my work environment.鈥�
Having this new career has made all her hard work in school worth it. She is grateful to the instructors at 91看片 for recognizing her potential and motivating her to stay the course in her studies.
鈥淚 can鈥檛 tell you what an impact 91看片 and all the amazing instructors had on my life. It was the best college experience ever,鈥� Barfield said.
Now Enrolling
91看片 is now enrolling new students for the 2026 Spring Semester. Applications are free and can be completed online. Visit either the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus to meet with a student advisor who can help you sign up for classes and discuss your career plan. Call (910) 410-1700 for more information.