Free kids’ activities, book giveaway April 9 at Starr County Campus

March 31, 2011 No Comments
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The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Child. It is focused on raising public awareness of the needs of young children and the services and programs available in each community to support families. South Texas College’s Starr County Campus community has come together with community partners to host a Week of the Young Child Children’s Play Day at its campus located at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring children ages one to 10 … Read More …

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Discovering the formula of success

June 4, 2010 No Comments
John Montalbo hopes to launch a career in astrophysics to find out more about the physical properties of the universe.

Writer Christopher Hitchens once said that we “must establish our own paths in this most diverse and interesting of conceivable universes—one indifferent to our suffering, and therefore offering us maximum freedom to thrive, or to fail, in our own chosen way.” I can relate to these words of wisdom. And my story serves as a proof that forging your own path and truly believing in what you to have to offer is the only way to fully experience what it means to be alive. I believe there’s always more we can do to help others and humanity as a whole. These grand aspirations serve as a … Read More …

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A lesson in leadership and service

June 4, 2010 No Comments
BAT student Edgar Castillo hopes to become an educator to show others the importance of a college degree.

Going to college is about learning how we fit into the world. It is also a time to learn more about our strengths and how we can use them to contribute to society. As a student at South Texas College, I’ve not only been able to gain the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce, but am getting a glimpse into what the real world has in store for me. I am currently a student in STC’s Bachelors Program and being at the college has allowed me to follow my dreams, and learn more about myself in the process. These days, technology is part of everything we do. It has become an essential … Read More …

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Expert panel highlights important role communication plays on job, in life

February 15, 2010 2 Comments
Laura Armstrong, Judge Aida Flores, Jenny Cummings, Servando Silva and Oscar Adame took part in a panel discussion to highlight importance of communication in both the academic and work environments.

By: Speed Guzman, STC Media Club Reporter Communication is a major part of everyone’s life and the way we communicate with others is vital to our transformation as individuals. It certainly plays a pivotal role when it comes to education and the career ladder a person follows in life. South Texas College recently hosted its annual Communication Arts Festival to highlight the importance of communication in both the academic and work environments. As part of the event, a career panel of four professionals with different backgrounds met at STC’s Cooper Center to discuss the various … Read More …

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Student turns tragedy into opportunity

October 27, 2009 No Comments
Edward Flores is pursuing a degree in secondary education in hopes of becoming an assistant principal or principal at a high school.

Life is full of wonderful prospects that often pass us by. And in the last few years, I have learned that in order to succeed, one must take advantage of all the options available to us and never let opportunities go unnoticed, even if they are disguised as tragic circumstances. In 2008, I was involved in a bad car accident, fracturing my pelvis at the hip socket, which is one of the worst injuries a person can sustain. After going through several surgeries to repair it, I knew my road to recovery would be tough and riddled with many setbacks. But instead of wallowing in my own self pity, I … Read More …

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Tech savvy student wants to use smarts to teach others

October 12, 2009 No Comments
Rey Silva, a student in STC's Bachelor’s of Applied Technology program, hopes to use technology in the classroom to engage his students in active learning.

These days, technology is part of everything we do. It has become an essential element in our lives, especially when it comes to communicating and learning. So it’s only natural educators are integrating more and more technology in classroom instruction to help students master complex subjects. I want to be part of helping get students excited about learning through technology. It’s one of the main reasons I chose to pursue my Bachelor’s of Applied Technology degree from South Texas College. My goal is to become a teacher one day, and in this role, I hope to use all the knowledge I … Read More …

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The value of an education important to one student

August 13, 2009 No Comments
Deborah Grimaldo says that her time spent at STC has given her a newfound enthusiasm for her studies.

As a mother of three little girls, you could say that I have my work cut out for me. And add a full load of class work to the mix and it gets interesting. Despite the demands of being a full-time mother and student, I juggle it all and now, I am closer than ever before to making my lifelong goals a reality. I started taking classes at South Texas College in 2008, and my time spent at the college has given me a newfound enthusiasm for my studies and my education. I remember my first day of classes; I was so nervous because I didn’t think that I would ever make it through school, but I soon … Read More …

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Taking the risk worth the reward for one STC student

July 14, 2009 No Comments
STC student Hugo Olivera hopes to become a middle school teacher one day.

My family is my source of inspiration for everything I do. When I initially decided to attend college, I remember thinking that it would be difficult to juggle my role as head of the household and as a student at the same time. My wife reassured me that I could handle it all and that going to college is a very small price to pay compared to what I would get in return, and this reinforced my decision to continue my studies. After serving in the Army for four years in places like Korea and Iraq, I was medically retired and I came back home with the notion that my life would never be the same. … Read More …

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