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Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants from different rural locations in Saskatchewan who were currently attending a regional college and willing to discuss their experience of mental health and well-being. This study was informed by principles of Narrative Inquiry and a thematic analysis led to the development of four main themes: feelings, prioritization, accessibility, and stressors. The students’ shared stories provided perspective on the experience of mental health and well-being of post-secondary students living in rural Saskatchewan. The knowledge shared also provided insight on how to approach supporting this student population with their academic success, reducing stressors, developing positive coping strategies, and accessing effective resources. 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