February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate African Americans’ many achievements throughout U.S. history. Since 1976, this annual celebration has recognized the contributions of black Americans to our country. Here are five important things to know about this meaningful commemoration: It Started as a Week. In 1915, Harvard-educated historian Carter G. Woodson […]
Nobody ever said college would be easy! There are times you will feel stressed, lost, and overwhelmed. Here’s the good news: You’re not the first student to have these feelings. And even more important, you can get through anything if you embrace the right mindset. Here are six tips on how to push through hard […]
As a non-traditional student, I was pleasantly surprised—and relieved—to receive work-study aid when I enrolled at Front Range Community College (FRCC). Only a month before, I had decided to take the plunge and study web development. This was after researching various programs and colleges for months. I had struggled in a very competitive job market […]
Front Range Community College is a Military Friendly® School, ranked No. 2 in the country in the large community college category, according to the website militaryfriendly.com. The designation recognizes a school’s “commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community”—including active duty, guard, veterans, and military spouses. Military Friendly® takes […]
As a college student, there’s a lot on your plate: homework, studying, class time, work, and making time for yourself, your family, and your friends. If you can improve your own productivity, you’ll be able to accomplish it all! Let’s get right to it. Here are 10 tips to make the most of your time […]
This week we celebrate the memory and legacy of a great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His message continues to resonate with those committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice. The MLK holiday also serves as a reminder of Front Range Community College’s own efforts to achieve our vision as outlined in our […]
Not every student goes to college with a clear path in mind. Maybe you know you want a degree, but you’re still figuring out a major. You’re in the right place! FRCC is affordable and offers lots of personal attention thanks to small class sizes and supportive staff. Now is the perfect time to explore […]
It’s the first day of New Student Orientation, and as I look over the crowd of eager and excited students I can’t help but feel that a sense of anxiety sits on their minds. In fact, I can almost feel it as I remember what it was like to be in their shoes, not knowing […]
