Yes, we are having an election this year! Although we are not electing a President, Congress, or Colorado state officials, we do get to weigh in on several important issues. And, it’s an entirely mail-in ballot election, so all you have to do is drop your ballot in the mail (don’t forget postage) or drop […]
My Three Lives: An Older Student’s Perspective
So I figure that I’m now living what I like to call my “third life.” These aren’t the same as the nine lives that death-defying felines allegedly possess. My First Life — At Home with My Parents I couldn’t wait to go to college the first time around. Back in the “old days” of the 90’s, […]
The Benefits of Going to a Commuter College
My first year of college, I went to a private school and lived in a dorm. This had many positive aspects. For one, it was convenient to get anywhere and if I was doing homework in my dorm room I could easily get to my instructor’s office across campus. It was also convenient to hang […]
Health Information Technology Program at FRCC Earns National Accreditation
The Health Information Technology Program at Front Range Community College’s Westminster Campus has earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). FRCC’s associate-degree program prepares students to work in the field of Health Information Management in a variety of health-care settings and take the Registered Health Information […]
Science Building at FRCC Campus in Fort Collins Awarded LEED Gold Certification
The Sunlight Peak science building at Front Range Community College has received LEED Gold Certification. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized mark of excellence that measures green-building design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Sunlight Peak opened in 2010 on the Larimer Campus in Fort Collins. At almost 32,000 square feet, […]
Planner Apps for Students
As a student, the importance of managing your schedule, organizing your life, and staying on task cannot be understated—but putting those good habits into practice may be a little easier said than done. The good news? We live in the digital age, where technology makes so many things easier, including time management. Here are a […]
Living the American Dream
Roberto came to the United States from Peru in 2002 to live the American Dream. “Since I came to this country,” he says, “I’ve moved up. I’m trying to be a professional and get a decent job.” Studying CIS To live the American Dream, Roberto learned English through the adult education program at the St. […]
Repaying Student Loans
Almost 60% of students today have borrowed an education loan to help pay for college. Currently, there is between $902 billion and $1 trillion in outstanding education loan debt among American students. If you or someone you know has participated in the Federal education loan program(s), you’ve come to the right place to learn about […]