Welcome Back!

This week is the start of the Spring semester and the Student Ambassador Program is geared up to make sure it is a successful one. Training was held on January 13th to introduce and prepare for the upcoming semester.

There will be many events and places that you'll see the Ambassadors recruiting. Feel free to stop by their booth to chat, ask questions, or even take a picture with Blue, ACC's mascot.

This blog will follow the many adventures of the Ambassadors as they go through their semester in school, work, and recruiting. So sit back and enjoy the short reads.

Spring 2012 Ambassadors:

Drew Galvan, Alex Ramirez, Amanda Guajardo, Danni Jones,

Kinsey Vasquez, Zach Gruetzner, Paige Lemon, Karen Flood, Kristi Harrell

Fall Semester

Well we are well into the Fall semester, how is it going for all of you? I am in the Nursing Program and we are just starting our clinicals on this Thursday. I am excited and scared at the same time but can't wait for it to start! Finals will be here before we know it. It all seems to go by more quickly than it used to.

Can you believe that the holidays are coming so quickly? Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all one month after the other! Hobby Lobby already has their Christmas decorations out. It will be here before you know it. YIKES!!

ACC will be hosting a Fall Festival on October 29, 2011 in the courtyard. It will be lots of fun for kids and adults to dress up and play games and see Blue our mascot. Please tell everyone you know and bring your friends.

Well gotta go study! Happy Holidays! Stay Safe
Kristi Harrell

Summer is on it's way

Hello everyone! Spring semester is coming to a close, hope ya'll are doing good on finals. Graduation is next week YIPPEEEE, I am so excited to finally be done with my degree but also a little sad because I will miss all the great instructors and classmates on campus! Guess I will have to come back and take more classes lol. This semester has been a long one but incredibly fun. I would like to encourage everyone to paticipate in clubs, organizations and other extracuriclur activities on campus. You will be amazed at how these can enhance your college experience. But I do advise that you don't overextend yourself, plenty of rest will keep alert and able to focus on your studies. I learned this the hard way by pushing myself beyond the point of exhaustion and have had to deal with some serious health issues because of it. I wouldn't trade any of the great times I have had this semester but definatly would make sure I found the time for rest. Good luck to all of you in what ever your future holds and you never know I may be back!

Spring Semester Frenzy

Is everyone as busy as I am this semester?

I have to say I have double helpings on my plate this Spring. Working full time, full class load here at ACC, Student Ambassador events, and serving as Phi Thetta Kappa Vice President. It can be very difficult to juggle all of our responsibilities without becoming completely stressed and burnt out. Thank goodness Spring Break is just around the corner!

Sometimes I have to force myself to slow down and take a breather. If I don't take a moment or two to relax and recharge I have a hard time keeping my eye on the prize. Here are some suggestions you could try that work for me: read a book for pleasure (that's not school related), get a massage, "retail therapy", visit with friends (that I don't see very often due to busy schedule), or take a walk.

I can't believe it is already the end of February and graduation is in a couple of months. I am super excited that I will finally finish my goal! I will be graduating with an Associates Degree in Office Administration. The Office Administration program offers instruction in many skills that most of need everyday whether we plan to go into that career flield or not. The computer applications and word processing classes are valuable to anyone.
If any of you are scheduled to graduate in May the caps and gowns should arrive in the school store in approximately two weeks.

I had a great time with Liz and my fellow ambassador Karen at the Manvel High School Shutdown last week. We were able to provide students with information about ACC and encourage them to go to college. Blue made an appearance and was quite awesome. Being an ambassador has really helped me to get more involved in ACC be aware of resources I didn't know aobut before. I am having tons of fun and have the pleasure of so many new friends.

Just a reminder ACC Open House is next week on March 10th from 4-7 pm. There will be plenty of fun and games for everyone so mark your calenders.

Hope to see all of you at Open House and have a splinded week!
Stephanie Reimondo

ANOTHER ARTIC BLAST!!

Are yall ready for more cold weather? Well get ready it is here and getting colder by the hour!

I hope everyone is liking their classes and doing well in them. I have clinicals on the L&D floor of the hospital for LVN nursing and I love it. I love holding those little babies and I swear my kids were half grown when I had them! It is hard to believe that my kids used to be "around that size."

If anyone ever gets a chance to attend the Back to School Blitz I really encourage it. It is very rewarding going our into the community and talking to teenagers and encouraging them to return to school to graduate. You are able to give them information that they didn't know exsisted. Very rewarding!

Our open house is coming up March 10, 2011 if you are able to attend I encourage you to do so. There are a lot of opportunities to find out what programs are offered here at ACC and also win some great door prizes while you are there. Grab your cowboy hats and boots and come and join us for a lot of fun.

Keep warm and be safe!
Kristi Harrell

COUNTDOWN TO FINALS!

Is everyone ready for finals? I'm not but I am ready for it to be over and I can say YES, I passed!

This semester has gone by really fast for me and I am sure that it has gone by just as fast for you. For me I go to school full-time, work part-time with 2 wonderful ladies Cammy and Liz, I have a wonderful husband and 2 very active children that keep me going and also have clinicals on the weekend. This semester has flying by.

Don't forget Applications are online for the Ambassador Program, be sure to apply for the opportunity to get a $500 scholarship, mileage reimburesment, meet new people, recruit new students and help your community, all you have to do is donate 40 hours of your time within the semester you are applying. THAT'S IT! No fine print, no suprises! Only 40 hrs of donation to sign up for events around time or even on campus to get the word out about ACC and bring in students. Deadline for applications is November 23rd.

Who is ready for TURKEY?? Thanksgiving and Christmas have to be my favorite holidays because you get the Turkey and dressing twice within a month. Turkey and dressing and all of the delicious sides to go with it. Not to mention being surrounded by all of your loving family that you may not have seen in a while. I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it!

Well have a Great Thanksgiving! (16 days left, I'm counting!) and Good Luck on Finals!
Kristi Harrell

Danbury's Red, White and Blue Festival was slow!

Pencils??? We have plenty!!! The best part is that they are magic pencils that change colors. :)



Stopping for a photo opportunity at the Festival.




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