Elisha Thornton has balanced academic life, family life, and work life and is ready for more of the same. Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Elisha graduated from Front Range in May 2016 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in accounting. Her path to the degree was similar to one that some community college […]
It is never too early to start thinking about transferring. This timeline will guide you on actions you need to take along the way of earning your associate degree to help you have a smooth transition to your intended transfer institution. What to do at 0-15 Credits: Meet with an academic advisor to help you […]
I remember the days – not that long ago, really – when the pressure was on to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. That’s the FAFSA. It was and still is important to fill out and file the FAFSA because the FAFSA is the entry point for you or your children to qualify […]
Representatives from FRCC and 10 other colleges went to Washington, D.C., in July. As a veteran of eight honorable years of service in the Marines, I was chosen to represent FRCC. I couldn’t be more grateful. Speaking for veterans We had the chance to network and speak about our experiences as veteran students to help […]
Through my years here at Front Range Community College, I have discovered a variety of resources and useful tools that have helped me achieve academic success. Of all of them, though, study groups have been the most beneficial—hands down. Think study groups aren’t for you? You may have a laundry list of reasons why you […]
It’s a brand new school year here at Front Range Community College—welcome to campus (or welcome back)! This time of year is full of promise and opportunity. If your goal is to start off the year on the right foot, there are a few simple ways to set yourself up for success. Here are five […]
After a year of research in Zambia funded by a Fulbright grant, my wife, Heather, and I returned to Colorado in 2006 and settled back into the routine of life in Longmont, raising our daughter, Ellen. While Heather stayed home and did the real work, I taught history as a faculty member at Front Range […]
People warned me coming back to school would be difficult. What they didn’t warn me about was the terminology used in college that sometimes sounded like complete gibberish. “What on earth are they talking about?!” and “Smile and nod…just act like you belong here” were two of the most common thoughts that ran through my head […]
