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Good News! I Got Help. Bad News? It Was Not What I Expected.

August 29, 2022 Daniela Ospino Pallares college, advisement

Planning for your future is not easy. The process can be overwhelming, especially when you expect someone to help you only to discover that isn’t the case. I’m no stranger to the hopelessness of carrying too much on my shoulders. That is what I felt when I walked into… Read the rest at our website.

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The Stress Of Being A College Student

October 26, 2020 Khaylia Sajous Stress, college

When I first arrived at Miami Dade College as a freshman, I expected my days to be movie-like. My young, naive high school self had heard stories about college being a great experience where you have the chance to meet new people. I imagined myself walking around campus with… Read the rest at our website.

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Tips For Undocumented Students Trying To Figure Out The Cost Of College

June 1, 2020 Lucia Galeano Education, college, undocumented students, future

If you are undocumented, one of the greatest accomplishments you can achieve is to attend college. The American educational system often places barriers for undocumented students that want to continue their education after high school. During my senior year of high school, I felt unsure of how I’d be… Read the rest at our website.

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There’s No Place Like College

December 13, 2019 Khaylia Sajous college, high school

As a first year student at Miami Dade College, I am still adapting to a new college environment. Throughout the semester, I have spent lots of time comparing high school to college. I discovered that most teens enjoy college more so than high school mainly because colleges seem to… Read the rest at our website.

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Journalism Course Options At MDC Lacks Punch

October 4, 2019 Alina Halley Journalism, mass communication, classes, college

There is a lot of improvement that needs to be made when it comes to elective classes at Miami Dade College. The College offers four journalism courses: basic reporting (JOU 1100), journalism internship (JOU 1946), co-op work experience (JOU 1949), and editing and makeup (JOU 2200), two of which… Read the rest at our website.

Digital illustration by Alexander Ontiveros.

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College Is Not For Everyone

April 12, 2019 Angel Diaz society, college

If you’re reading this, then the odds are that you are currently attending Miami Dade College, which means that you decided to gain higher education and later, a higher-paying occupation. Please keep in mind that my opinions are not the same as yours and your experiences may differ from… Read the rest at our website.

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Grants Benefit Students In Many Ways

January 24, 2019 Valentina Gonzales grants, college, funding

There is nothing better than knowing that you can get recognition for your hard work at school. Grants offer the opportunity for students to get that recognition, as well as funding that does not need to be paid back. If you are in college or are planning to enroll,… Read the rest at our website.

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Reaching For The Stars At MDC

September 14, 2018 Alexandra Joseph college, resources

College is nothing like high school, yet sometimes college can feel exactly like high school. However, in my experience there is one main difference: college has many more resources than high school does. Between labs, professors’ office hours, academic advisers and even mental health counseling, help is always there—as… Read the rest at our website.

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Swing Left Launches Fellowship

February 23, 2018 Katherine Wallace-Fernandez college, fellowship

Swing Left, a grassroots network, is now accepting applications for the Swing Left College Fellowship until March 1. To apply, students must be enrolled in a two or four-year institution within 60 miles of a Swing District (where an elected official of the House of Representatives won by a… Read the rest at our website.

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Word Of Advice From A Second Year Student

December 8, 2015 Cindy Matheus college

Going into college, I only knew what my high school teachers and counselors were informing me of, the usual hectic, stressful talks that ended with “you’re not going to be in high school anymore.” It was treacherous hearing them talk about college like a big scary monster set out… Read the rest at our website.

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