Tag: college
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Palo Alto’s Alternative Spring Break gives back
By Jocelyn SandovalPulse Staff Reporter If you ever find yourself searching for purpose on those long breaks away from school, Palo Alto College offers its students a chance to travel for free while becoming more active and engaged citizens. The Alternative Break program is offered free of cost to PAC students during winter and spring…
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Music provides a constant companion
By JoRene Perez Pulse Staff Reporter With all the music in the world, there tends to be one song that speaks to you, taking a place in your heart. Music has evolved into many different genres, from religious hymns, traditional anthems, to modern music that plays on the radio today. The different types of music are…
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PAC students place their trust in certified student advisors’ hands
By Juan Alberto Ponce Jr. Pulse Staff Reporter PAC students place their trust in certified student advisors to provide guidance and resources to empower them to achieve their academic goals. The director of Advising, Michael Ximenez, highlighted a key aspect of Alamo Colleges’ mission statement: To build a culture of integrated practices and shared responsibilities.…
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PAC wins prestigious National Science Foundation grant
By Ryan Ojeda Pulse Staff Reporter Prestige, pride and inspiration will be the sensations of the students who acquire the National Science Foundation grant that Palo Alto College obtained called the S-STEM. The S-STEM, otherwise known as the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is a $650,000 program provided by the NSF that aids…
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Paid internships pave the way for future employment
By Sabrina Robles Pulse Staff Reporter Paid internships are an ultimate goal for college students. On top of throwing your name into the hat with potential employers, you also gain real-world experience. The Alamo Colleges Community-Based Federal Work Study Program is a step in the right direction. The CBSFWS Program places eligible students in part-time…
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First-year students take on college
By Irma Martinez Pulse Staff Reporter The process of enrolling, creating your schedule, buying textbooks and memorizing the locations of your classes on a specific day can be quite overwhelming for first-time college students, and that’s just the beginning. Soon enough syllabus week goes by and your classes plunge straight into the lectures and quizzes.…
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Financial Aid and Scholarship tips for students
By Rodolfo Ryan Ojeda III Pulse Staff Reporter College is expensive, and everyone knows that. Not everyone has the money lying around to pay for college, so getting the funds for college through financial aid and scholarships is a necessity. Kathy Esquivel, a sophomore Nursing major at Palo Alto College, said, “You must be up…
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Scholarships expand students’ college funds
By M. Victoria Moreno Pulse staff reporter Free money is flying out the window every semester, and students are just passing it by, missing out on multiple scholarship opportunities. Plenty of resources are available for students paying their way through college, whether from local scholarships for $200 to global corporate scholarships offering $20,000 and more.…
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Hobbies provide stress relief to students
By Twyla E. Herron Pulse Staff Reporter College life can be time consuming and stressful. It is nice to do something relaxing and enjoyable when you have free time. Adopting a new hobby can relieve stress, and some hobbies may even help you earn a little extra cash. “I personally enjoy reading in my spare…
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Early College High Schools heading to PAC
By Clayton Hendry Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College is partnering with Harlandale, Southside, Somerset, Lytle, Poteet and Southwest independent school districts as well as New Frontiers Charter School to offer early college high school program for future students by Fall 2014. This is not a dual-credit program. With dual credit, high school students start…
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Campus falls victim to substance abuse
By Katherine Menchaca Pulse Staff Writer Addiction and drug abuse are on the rise, and substance abuse of marijuana, prescription medications and alcohol are possible factors that could diminish the chances of students reaching their full potential. Despite the efforts of anti-drug programs, such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to educate children and the…
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