“Volunteering and working.” “Going to Metropolis, Ill.” “I will be going to Scotland for two weeks.” “I will be moving to southern Iowa and starting a new job.” “Getting a real job.”
[Continue Reading »]It was a cold winter day in December of 2019 when I first stepped foot in a yet-to-be remodeled Iowa Hall. I’d finally decided to pursue the career change I’d talked about and dropped by Kirkwood to get more information about the software development program. I entered Iowa [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Many students take advantage of the extra time over the summer to earn additional college credit. But, most summer classes at Kirkwood are online. The question is, should there be more of these classes offered in-person? There are many advantages to taking both in-person and online classes. Each have [Continue Reading »]
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The last thing anyone wants to do on vacation is worry about things outside of themselves. That is the whole purpose of taking a vacation in the first place— to forget about what’s going on in the world and take a little time to recuperate. But, if there [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Between classes, assignments, work and keeping in-touch with friends and family, one may wonder how there might be time for joining one of Kirkwood Community College’s many clubs. But, those who have made the time to get involved will likely say that it’s worth it. According to bestcolleges.com, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There’s a lot happening in the world, some of it positive and exciting, some of it negative and frightening. It might sound cliché, as it mostly always has, but the 21st century often seems to be the best of times and the worst of times to be alive. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]For those of us who frequently commute around the Kirkwood Campus in Cedar Rapids, the roundabout fielding traffic from Kirkwood Blvd. SW is a familiar sight. “15 M.P.H.,” it reads, prompting drivers to proceed with caution around the statue of Samuel Kirkwood. For some, this is the only [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’d like to see more readings from (local) authors… It seems like we have to go to Iowa City to get that stuff; it’d be nice to see it a little closer by.” “More sporting activities or events where everyone can participate.” “If they don’t already have it, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Right about now students can often be heard saying, “This week feels like it is never going to end.” Burnout seems more prevalent in the spring semester as students struggle to attend classes five days a week and meet homework deadlines. Imagine if students had the opportunity to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When it comes to selecting a college, many students are faced with a difficult decision. The question that pops up often is, “Should I attend a university or a community college?” Meanwhile many resources point to the benefits of each option, but some students may find themselves stuck [Continue Reading »]
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