Congratulations to the Fall 2012 Student Ambassadors!

Fall 2012 Presents:

Top Row from Left to Right: 

Kristi Harrell of Alvin, Miranda Mejstedt from Friendswood, Amy Beckman of Friendswood, Colleen Powell of Pearland, Neal Powell of Pearland, Alexis Greene of Rosharon

Bottom Row from Left to Right: 

Kinsey Vasquez of Alvin, Rachel Herring of Alvin, Brady Hudson of Alvin

Not pictured: Zac Gruetzner

What is an Ambassador?

The Student Ambassadors are a small group of dedicated, energetic and positive ACC students with diverse backgrounds, degree plans, interests and extracurricular activities. They demonstrate ACC student pride while being a liaison between ACC and the community.

Through the planning and production of these activities, Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of professional skills, such as team leadership, marketing, communications, and event management.

For more information about the Student Ambassador Program at Alvin Community College, please email Liz Sitta or call 281.756.3552.

Congratulations to the FALL 2011 Student Ambassadors!

The Student Ambassadors for Fall 2011 have successfully completed a great semester. Their last working event was at the ACC Annual Foundation Gala on Tuesday, December 6th.

Graduation Is Next Month

I hope everyone is having a great semester. This semester has just flown by and graduation is coming up on May 10, 2011. Remember starting tomorrow you can pick up your graduation tickets. Due to the lack of space in the gym, ACC will have the lunch room open and the ceremony will be shown on the "BlueTube". This year ACC has a second option that is pretty cool, they have opened the ACC Theatre for seating and will show the entire ceremony on a big screen. I know I am excited, because I am one of the graduates crossing the stage! I have also had the honor of being President of Phi Theta Kappa, which is the Honor Society for two year colleges. If you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, make sure you stop by the ACC bookstore and purchase your PTK stole and tassle, to be worn during the graduation ceremony.

Several of our ambassadors are graduating, which means Cammy and Liz will be needing to replace them. There will be an "Ambassador Session" on April 21, from 12:00 until 2:00 in the Texas Room. Kristy and myself will be there to conduct the session and answer any questions you might have about the Ambassador Program. You will be able to fill out an application, as well as have your initial interview on the spot. Being an Ambassador is a great honor, since you are the "Face of ACC", and don't forget about the $500 scholarship that goes along with that.

I have enjoyed being an ambassador for the last two semesters, and if it weren't for me graduating, I would do it again next semester. I have enjoyed every minute of my two years here at ACC and I will continue to take some courses that will enhance my degree. Enjoy this beautiful weather, and I look forward to seeing you around campus.

Karen Leder
Student Ambassador / President of Phi Theta Kappa

Superbowl Sunday

At last, all of the blustery days are behind us and beautiful weather is coming. I hope everyone is as excited about Superbowl Sunday as I am. Well, the teams that are playing, are not exactly my picks for the top two contenders, but I love watching the Superbowl every year. The commercials alone, are a good reason to tune in.

May 10, will be here before you know it, and we will have another great group of graduates crossing the stage. I am so excited, because I am one of them! My time here at ACC has just flown by, and I am kind of sad to see it end. I have been thinking of taking a couple of courses next semester, since there are some classes that would enhance my degree. Now I need to decide what my next adventure will be.

My best advice to all of the students is to get involved. Whatever you are interested in, there is an organization for you. I have been a student ambassador for two semesters now and I am currently President of Phi Theta Kappa; because of my willingness to get involved, I have made so many wonderful friends and had the chance to get acquainted with some of the faculty here. It is a proven fact, that the more involvement a student has with their college, the better their grades are. I know that my grades are definitely a reflection of my involvement and dedication to ACC. I have even had the opportunity to wear the "Blue" mascot suit. Get out and support our athletes. I know I am looking forward to watching some baseball and softball games. Go Dolphins!

I look forward to seeing everyone around campus, and remember if you ever need assistance with anything, there are nine ambassadors who are ready and willing to help.


Karen Leder

hakuna matata

Aufgewacht die Sonne lacht!

Greetings everybody, I hope y’all are having a great semester so far, with little homework and lots of free time!

I have just started my new job as the barista at the campus Café “Study Grounds”, and I am loving it so far, stop by and try some of our drinks or snacks!

Last week our culinary arts program had German-night, where they fixed about 15 traditional German dishes, and they were kind enough to invite me as their expert food taster ;-) and needless to say I was very pleased. If you have a chance and love food as much as I do, you should check out their blog.

I hope you're watching college basketball it's shaping up to be a very interesting season!

Also the winter x-games are currently on tv, make sure to check it out, it’s amazing so the what those guys can do.

Bazinga,

Julia

Back In Action

Hello there fellow ACC students. If your anything like me your probably reading this because you don't want to do school work or study for an upcoming test like you should be. So here are a few words of advice from a guy who knows how to procrastinate and how to escape it.

1 You have to find a place away from everything that is considered entertainment to you.
ex: televisions, radios, music of any kind, xbox, PS3, FACEBOOK!!!
All of these things (except ps3) prevent me from opening my book and reading the chapters that i know i need to. I prefer the library to study, there are other people studying which makes me want to fit in and do the same. Plus there is always some cute girl up there that will see you studying and think your smart...hehe

2. Take your time. The more time you give yourself before the upcoming test, the more time you have to take breaks and prevent the dreaded cram session. You NEED breaks so it is ok to read for 10-15 mins then take a 2 min break. I prefer to studying for a good 20-30 mins then take a 15 min break. Yes i may be at the library for a couple hours but when it comes to test day i get out an extra 45 - 60 mins early.

3. Find study buddies. Studying alone is BORING and its not as easy to ask yourself questions and then answer them with out "accidentally" looking lol. Find someone in your class and befriend them and see if they would like to study with you some time. When someone asks you to study with them its pretty hard to say no with out sounding rude lol. Ask and ye shall receive.

4. Before you go to bed, after dinner or after your favorite TV show, read or even re-read a little. Only about 10 mins or so, nothing too bad.


Hope this helps all who actually read it. And if you need help studying feel free to ask me or any member or your class.

Good luck with your classes and your year. Aim for that 4.0 gpa.

CHRISTMAS AND FINALS?!

Hello Everyone, Well Christmas is JUST around the corner :)...unfortunately so are finals :9 NEXT WEEK ACTUALLY!!! and if any of you are like me then you haven't really begun studying yet lol. Today is Friday and my lack of studying is beginning to catch up SO i decided to give some GOOD study habits that IF you can follow you should be good to go. So here we go

1. Find a quiet spot where you will not be bothered. The ACC library is best for me, If i stay home I get distracted by the tv, computer, xbox...things like that.

2. Drink a cup of coffee or a coke or a monster SOMETHING that will keep you awake. IDK about you but as soon as I look at my books i get sleepy and want to take a nap lol.

3. Go to the bathroom, if you suddenly have to go right as you study you are gonna forget everything you just read or did.

4. Set a timed schedule, you need breaks from studying but not too many. a 5 min break every 15-30 mins should be alright.

5. SIT DOWN AND GET BUSY!!! Some classes will have tests over everything you have learned over the semester but you should probably focus the majority of your time on the last few chapters you just went over. That is where you teacher will get 60% if not more of your test questions.

6. Be like me and realize Christmas is awesome and that decorating and eating cookies be more fun that studying lol (Don't Do This)

Well that is a few tips, Hope they help, im gonna go make cookies now lol

(The Student Ambassadors is NO WAY support procrastination)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

Almost the end of FALL 2010!

Hello Everyone,


I can not believe it is almost the end of FALL 2010! This is been one amazing semester!! I had the privilege of traveling to Kansas City, MO for the National Honors Conference and represented ACC. I also had the wonderful opportunity to be in the Ambassador Program. If you are interested in joining the Ambassador Program. We will be hosting an Ambassador Information Session tomorrow from 12-2 in the TX room at ACC, come out and meet us! So who is ready for Thanksgiving? I know I am! I love turkey! I am so exited about this Thanksgiving. I am going to get too learn all of my family recipes from my aunt and actually cook the entire Thanksgiving dinner myself! Wish me luck :)

I hope everyone has a great week!

thank you,

Heather ACC Ambassador!