Thesis statement exercises

What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement introduces the reader to the research topic. It is like an introduction, but even more concise. It focuses on what is to be achieved in the research, and what are the highlights of your research. So what should you, the writer, do prior to drafting a thesis … Read more

Texas Association of Community Colleges

The Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) has been focusing on the improvement of educational opportunities in Texas community colleges for over seven decades. TACC is an independent, nongovernmental organization that is serving all of Texas’ fifty public community college districts. TACC works closely together with Texas Legislature lawmakers to promote policies that will improve … Read more

College visit checklist

I know I would have chosen a different school had I not visited all of my options beforehand. So check out this page to learn about your College Visit Checklist, what to focus, and how to make the most out of it. Seeing as it’s summer, now is the time when a lot of high … Read more

The art of education – Choosing the right college in Texas

The availability of so many options when it comes to your college education can be rather overwhelming, especially if you are a student looking to make the most out of the whole education experience. Narrowing your options down to a handful may not seem worthy of all the work, but your future self will definitely … Read more

Game design internships

Game Design internships and courses are for students enthusiastic about video games and who would like to learn all about the concept, game mechanics, rules, and aesthetics of the world of game design and how to best produce innovative and fun games. Through Game Design internships, students can learn and apply new skills. They’ll get … Read more

College freshman resume

Generally, high school resumes are multi-paged, long lists of all the things you have done. Though this may be helpful with your college application, your college freshman resume should be a little different. Being a college freshman, probably most of the relevant experience you have comes from your academic education and research situations, and from … Read more

Course of study – Create your study plan

Congrats!! You’ve secured your high school diploma, your TSI scores are perfect, and you can go to college. Keep in mind, though, that any college student can tell you that if you do not have a solid study plan, your course of study in college may get tough. If you try to just squeeze in … Read more

Career training solutions and community college

Depending on your career goals, educational level, college budget, and personal responsibilities, a career school or community college may be suiting your needs even better than any 4-year college would do. So let’s take a closer look at career training solutions and your community college. If you’re not sure in what way these types of … Read more

Note-taking template

Let’s take a closer look at how to study effectively for an academic degree in college and the importance of using a good note-taking template in lectures. In high school, the teachers often just taught from the book. Students would jot down a few words and study the book and they would be fine. Students … Read more

Your Learning Style and Pomodoro Technique

While there have been many changes in our education system over the years, the classic Pomodoro study method or technique has remained relatively the same. When it comes to studying, many students will simply spend as much time as they can hitting the books and hoping to retain enough information to pass everything from simple … Read more