community college

Britney Khan, an international student who found her place in community college

Navigating New Shores: How Community College Became My Launchpad as an International Student 

By Guest Contributor Britney Khan Britney Khan is a student of Ivy Tech Community College- Bloomington in Indiana. She is Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s International Vice President for Division III. Initially, I never considered community college as an option. In the Caribbean, community colleges aren’t as common, and my understanding was shaped by misconceptions online that […]

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Why Community College Was the Best Choice for My Career Change 

By Guest Contributor Alyssa DeFlorentis Alyssa DeFlorentis is a student of Cuyahoga Community College – Westshore in Ohio. She is Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s International Vice President for Division I. When I decided to switch careers, I knew I needed a flexible and cost-effective solution. Balancing a full-time job with education seemed challenging, but enrolling in community

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Phi Theta Kappa Launches CCsmart Campaign to Promote Community College in Missouri

CCsmart, powered by Phi Theta Kappa, has launched a statewide awareness campaign in Missouri. This initiative aims to highlight community colleges as a smart choice for Missouri students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals.  The campaign is partially funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation dedicated to ensuring that learning

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Phi Theta Kappa Launches CCsmart Campaign to Promote Community College in Arkansas

CCsmart, powered by Phi Theta Kappa, has launched a statewide awareness campaign in Arkansas. This initiative aims to highlight community colleges as a smart choice for Arkansas students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals.  The campaign is partially funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation dedicated to ensuring that learning opportunities

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Dually-enrolled student Annalise Smith conversing with peer Karissa Sena-Fadenercht

Navigating Community College as a Dually Enrolled Student 

By Guest Contributor Annalise Smith Annalise Smith is a student of Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio, and a former dually-enrolled student. She completed her high school diploma and her associate of science degree in 2023. She is Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s International President. Being a high school student is difficult. Between growing pains and seemingly

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