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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

Community College 101, Transfer / Makayla Steede

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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Tips for First-Gen Students

Growing up with parents who speak of their college days can be beneficial even if it may seem trivial. For first-gen students, that “insider” insight may be harder to find. However, while it can be overwhelming, there are some tips to making college more navigable for first-gen students.