While every part of an application is vital to a candidate’s chances of receiving a job offer, some carry more weight than others. The three most common pieces to an application are a resume, a cover letter and a list of references. A resume is essentially a list [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Throughout the school year, students experience a variety of illnesses and unexpected health issues. One resource Kirkwood Community College does not have is a campus nurse. In previous years, there was a campus nurse who assisted with minor student issues. It is vital for students to have an [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]It’s Thursday and you’re already tired of the long week. Your first class is at 8 a.m., the hardest class you’re in. What’s worse, there’s a pop quiz right off the bat. Even though you felt somewhat confident, you didn’t do well and your GPA suffers in the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Several changes have taken place with Kirkwood Community College’s campuses within the last year. Last spring, the college announced the Iowa City Campus was closing and classes would move to the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa (KRCUI). Students living in the Iowa City and Coralville [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Most students have been in a situation where they’re running late and need to roll out of bed and immediately go to class. When that happens, they may have to prioritize the steps in their morning routine and unfortunately, let some things go. But, no matter the circumstances, [Continue Reading »]
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Any day, something unexpected may happen. A sudden snowstorm, power outage or fire drill can affect student class schedules. Fortunately, Kirkwood has an emergency notification system to warn students about time sensitive issues. All students need to do is provide a phone number or e-mail to receive the [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 »]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 »]As a college student, finances can get tight. The trope of the Ramen-noodle-eating pupil does, unfortunately, hold at least a little truth. For those who are fresh out of high school and living on their own for the first time, the process of learning how to manage spending [Continue Reading »]
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