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Eleven Great Perks for North Lake College Students

Are you enjoying all the perks of being a North Lake College student? At NLC, you’re eligible for so many freebies and discounts that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Check this list and make sure you aren’t missing out on all the resources we offer. Microsoft Office. Need to build spreadsheets in Excel or take class notes in OneNote? Microsoft Office is a free download for Dallas County Community College District students. Find out how to get Office on your computer. Rides on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). DART, which operates rails and buses around [...]

2019-10-01T10:00:43-05:00October 1st, 2019|Campus Life, Giveaways|
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North Lake College Has a Student Club for Every Interest

North Lake College’s student clubs and organizations bring friends together, celebrate shared interests, and serve the community. Every day, NLC students stay on campus before and after classes to discover another side of their college experience – the common bonds with others and new experiences which clubs can foster. No matter what you want to do, one of North Lake College’s dozens of student organizations has something to offer you. Whether you’re in college for the first time or returning to campus, now is the time to get involved. What are you looking for in a student club? Community service [...]

2019-09-05T13:55:12-05:00September 1st, 2019|Campus Life|
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How to Get Ready for the First Day of Class at Community College

by Brian Reinhart, NLC staff Class begins on August 26. If this is your first semester in college, you're probably wondering: is there anything I should do before class starts? Do I need to get ready? College classes should not be intimidating, and your first class will introduce you to most of the things you need to know. But we do have a few tips for you as you prepare to enter your first semester: Know where your classes are on campus. On my first day of college, I turned up late to my first class because I went to [...]

2019-08-20T13:40:55-05:00August 6th, 2019|Academics, Services|
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Eleven Great Perks for North Lake College Students

Are you enjoying all the perks of being a North Lake College student? At NLC, you’re eligible for so many freebies and discounts that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Check this list and make sure you aren’t missing out on all the resources we offer. Microsoft Office. Need to build spreadsheets in Excel or take class notes in OneNote? Microsoft Office is a free download for Dallas County Community College District students. Find out how to get Office on your computer. Rides on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). DART, which operates rails and buses around [...]

2019-09-04T12:33:13-05:00May 24th, 2019|Campus Life, Giveaways|
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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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An Introvert’s View on Fitting in at College

By Brian Reinhart, NLC staff College is an intimidating place for many first-time students. Learning your way around a new campus, meeting hundreds of new classmates, and adjusting to university course work are all huge challenges to take on at one time. For introverted or shy students, these challenges can be even bigger. I personally remember them well. But I also remember the lessons I learned adapting to college: lessons about being confident in my identity, being open to new experiences, knowing when to ask professors for help, and using student organizations to express myself. Here are some of the [...]

2018-12-03T16:58:50-06:00November 30th, 2018|Campus Life, Features|
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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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Courses That Will Boost Your Career

Looking for a promotion or a raise? Need just a few classes to add a skill to your resume? We can help. North Lake College's workforce training programs offer skills-focused courses taught by leading industry professionals. Many of our workforce training programs offer certificates, which are credentials demonstrating a specific professional skill. Certificates don't take long -- some can be completed in a year or less -- but they can be a leg up in job interviews or help you meet the requirements to get a new title or promotion. And some employers are able to reimburse tuition for workforce [...]

2018-04-23T20:26:11-05:00December 17th, 2017|Community College, NoPost|
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Info You Need to Know About Transferring from a 2-yr to a 4-yr College

Looking to pursue a college education? You'll find many good reasons to begin your studies at North Lake College. Our smaller classes, personalized attention, and four convenient locations in Irving and Coppell – close to home and work – help make NLC a first choice. Every credit earned in NLC’s core curriculum is guaranteed to transfer to any public university in Texas. (Learn more about transferring from NLC -- and the support we offer.) Plus, our affordable tuition means you’ll pay a fraction of the costs of most universities. North Lake College boasts one of the lowest tuition rates in [...]

2017-12-18T11:38:43-06:00December 17th, 2017|Community College, NoPost|
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