The start of a new academic year in college can be both exciting and daunting. Although it may sound a bit new agey, one thing that can really help you focus is a bit of self-reflection. Self-reflection is just what it sounds like: conscientious thought about yourself, your behavior and your beliefs. As we all […]
Back when Noah Stwalley and Jackson Hughes were accepted into FRCC and RTD’s Diesel Technology Training program (DTECH), it probably didn’t occur to them that they would eventually end up showing off their skills at an international competition. But that’s exactly where they landed recently—at the International Bus Roadeo. What Exactly is DTECH? The DTECH […]
If college is the first time you’ve ever had to be financially independent, do yourself a favor: Establish a budget. It may not sound fun at first—but you’ll be really glad you did it. Budgeting is worth your time for a lot of reasons: It prevents you from overspending. (This also help you to avoid […]
In the coming months, we’ll be spotlighting each of the programs housed within the brand-new Center for Integrated Manufacturing. Check out our June blog on Automation & Engineering Technology. If you’ve been paying attention to the Colorado job market, you know already that the manufacturing industry is booming in Colorado. In fact, more than 5,000 […]
At Front Range Community College, we pay a lot of attention to reducing costs—and our students know that we have low tuition and high-quality courses. We recently started paying more attention to another type of cost that is very real for you: your time. Time—Your Scarcest Resource Since we teach economics, we know all about […]
Fort Collins, Colo. – Fresh off their gig headlining Denver’s Fourth of July celebration and fireworks, Chris Daniels and the Kings are giving a FREE concert at Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus. The FRCC-Larimer Music Program and Student Life department are collaborating with Friends of the Poudre River Library District to bring this fun […]
You know earning a college degree is worthwhile, but do you need a bachelor’s degree right now? Obviously, more education is valuable in a number of career paths—but there are also situations in which it makes good sense to earn an associate degree. Here are a few things to consider, and reasons you might choose […]
Whether you’re graduating from college soon or want to nab the perfect internship, it’s always a good idea to have a solid résumé tuned up and ready to go when opportunity strikes! But where do you start? First and foremost, pay the career center at your college a visit. Here at FRCC, our career services […]