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Connections Program Helps NLC Students Meet Basic Needs

If you're a student struggling to meet basic needs -- like food, shelter, or clothing -- North Lake College can help you find solutions with the confidential Connections program. Connections provides assistance to students via community resources. North Lake College is partnering with organizations like North Texas Food Bank, Irving Cares, and MetroCrest, and there are a variety of other community resources that can also help our students based on their individual needs. These issues are not easy to talk about. We understand that, and we value confidentiality and provide a judgment-free zone when discussing your personal difficulties as a [...]

2019-08-20T10:10:14-05:00April 30th, 2019|Advising, Services|
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Prepare for Your Next Step at the Spring Transfer Fair

If you plan to continue your education after graduating from North Lake, the Transfer Fair is an essential step in the journey. Representatives from over 40 four-year colleges and universities will be on hand to talk to students about transfer requirements, the application process, and everything else you need to know in order to pursue your bachelor degree. Colleges will include University of Texas-Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, the University of Houston, and dozens more. Transfer Fair Thursday, January 24, 2019 3-5 p.m. NLC Student Life Center For more information: NLC Advising home page Graduation [...]

2019-01-25T16:28:27-06:00January 22nd, 2019|Advising, Events|
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Eight Steps to a Low-Stress College Experience

College classes can undoubtedly be stressful and intense – but you don’t need to panic, pull all-nighters, and pop energy drinks to get through a semester at college. With the right time management skills, on-campus resources, and a little help from your friends, you can pass your classes with less stress and anxiety. Here are simple tips to keep your stress down and your grades up. Create study groups. Partnering with classmates can help you review material more quickly and efficiently. Use your combined brainpower to tackle the hardest topics and questions. Take study breaks. If you’re feeling pressure before [...]

2018-12-06T17:05:34-06:00December 6th, 2018|Advising|
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Top Ten Tips for International Students

For many international students, studying in the United States is the opportunity of a lifetime – but it’s also a time full of surprises. Students from outside of the country often don’t know just how different life in the US will be. We talked to North Lake College international student advisors, as well as several former international students at NLC, to see what advice they would offer to students enrolling at an American school for the first time. Their answers ranged from matters of personal safety to comments about American food, water, and friendships. Safety and Security 1. Scan important [...]

2019-01-08T10:28:45-06:00December 5th, 2018|Advising, Community College|
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NLC Taking College Transcripts to the Next Level

from the North Lake College News-Register Have you ever requested a transcript, but never received a confirmation that it was sent or that your university received it? The Dallas County Community Colleges are making changes to transcript processing so you have more access and control when you need to send your DCCCD transcript. The first phase of these improvements will soon be available: ordering printed transcripts for just $5 each. Transcripts are available on paper mailed to an address of your choice or available for pickup at the college. They can also be sent electronically to certain select schools, free of [...]

2018-12-03T14:46:07-06:00November 26th, 2018|Advising|
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Declare Yourself

Now that registration is over and classes are in session, if you didn’t select a program of study when you were admitted, now is a great time to formalize your plans for future studies and meet an important academic requirement.…

2018-08-31T14:17:29-05:00August 7th, 2018|Advising, Events|
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Guided Pathways Give Community College Students the Tools They Need to Graduate

Hundreds of community colleges nationwide are uniting around a reform movement called Guided Pathways (GPS). In use from Florida to Hawaii, GPS aims to ensure that community college students follow a clear path to graduation with help from supportive, career-focused counseling. GPS is designed to help students finish faster, better understand graduation requirements, and save money. Guided Pathways has been adopted by colleges like St. Petersburg College in Florida, Honolulu Community College, San Jacinto College near Houston, and the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). At least 250 community colleges are participating. The goal is simple: helping students graduate as [...]

2018-08-06T12:16:09-05:00August 1st, 2018|Academics, Advising, Careers|
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