PTK’s 2021-2022 International Officer leadership team, a group of five peer-elected students from across the nation, decided as part of their work to address community college stigma. They developed #CCSmart or Community College Smart as an awareness marketing campaign of national scope.
Laurel Behrend expected her education pathway to be four-year college, but instead, she found inspiration in a community college workforce program.
Life is hard at times, but, luckily, your college already knows this. To help students manage hard times, many colleges offer resources. If you are struggling, make sure to take advantage of your college resources.
For seniors ready to enroll in college, their first semester is right around the corner, and there is a lot to think about before it starts.
Community colleges transfer students make up 49 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in the U.S.. They are also one of the only accessible pathways to education for a non-traditional student to earn a degree or transfer to a four-year university.
Jackie Pecker’s community college helped her build connections with a diverse community of highly skilled and motivated individuals.
Community colleges are a great first-choice for college students, but they are also a great second chance for adult learners and non-traditional students.
It would be disingenuous to ignore the issues facing higher education: enrollment declines, soaring tuition, and doubts on the usefulness of college degrees. Despite these challenges, community college degrees still hold value.
For community college students, working while attending school is a great way to gain experience and pay for college at the same time.
Study habits are difficult to form, but they are very important in college. When there may be days between classes, it is important to stay engaged in the course to perform well.