Tag: degree plan
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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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Persistence pays off for 800+ Palo Alto students
By Alyssa De La O Pulse Staff Reporter In Spring 2001, 200 Palo Alto College students received their associate’s degree. This Spring 2014, more than 800 students will graduate. This year’s graduation will be held at the Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. “I was scared at the…
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Internships open doors for college students
By Leslie Diaz Pulse Staff Reporter As students get closer to completing their degree programs, the word internship is tossed around. With an internship, students will receive on-site training in their chosen career. “Internships are important because you can learn all the fundamentals in class, but until you’re in the real world, you won’t get…
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Financial Aid changes affect students
By Diana Castro, Pulse staff writer Choosing a major is crucial if you want to graduate on time and if you want to save money. If you don’t have a major chosen, don’t worry. Not everyone knows when he or she starts college, but don’t wait too long as the new rules for Financial Aid…