College can be super stressful. It starts out slow— the beginning of the semester is the honeymoon phase. The weeks leading up to your first exam are full of making new friends, scoping out cool spots to study (but not really doing much studying yet), and committing to everything that sounds interesting, mostly because…
1. Scheduling becomes personal High school counselors are often responsible for creating student schedules, and students typically have little to no input. In college, however, students are given the liberty to select their own schedules with or without the help of an academic advisor. 2. College is career oriented Students who…
Many don’t know that over 1,200 students live in one of the 8 residence halls on the main TJC campus. Here are just some of the reasons why. 1. Built-in community You’re set up to forge lasting friendships by living on campus. Not only will you be able to meet new people, going through thick and…
MATH 2301 – 001, PSYC 1302 – 002, CJSA 2323 – 001 – What does it all mean! Don’t worry, we’re here to decode college course lingo! When you search for courses to add in Apache Access, you may see something like this: Composition I – 10933 – ENGL 1301 – 001 Let’s break it down. The first…
As a high school senior, I vividly remember graduating uncertain of where my scholastic career would take me. Today I am proud to say that due in part to the wonderful honors program I discovered here at TJC, I am a TJC apache. Everybody talks about the benefits of private college – the small classes,…
TJC doesn’t have an admissions test, but we do require that all non-exempt students take the TSI test before registering for their first semester. Let’s take some time to demystify the top TSI myths! Myth: You can fail the TSI Fact: The TSI is not a pass/fail test. Your score only determines your ability to…
Congrats on becoming a TJC student! We’re so excited to see you on campus next semester. So now what?! Here’s a list we’ve compiled of the next-steps to follow so you don’t miss out. If you’re a first-time college student, or just need a refresher, start here: Get to know your A-Number and Apache…
Picking a major can be difficult. It almost feels like you’re deciding on the rest of your life, and you may not even know what you want to do for a living! Today we’ll talk about choosing the major that’s right for you, and how you can use that major to find a dream job. TJC…
Hi there, future Apache. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we’re on the Internet! There are a ton of ways to stay in touch and get in contact with TJC on social media. If you’re planning a campus visit, thinking about applying, or just browsing colleges, our social media channels are a great…
Midterms don’t have to be stressful! Follow our tips to make your halfway point a success. 1. Start by making a great study playlist. Listening to some chill music will remove the outside noise, and wearing earbuds will let others know you aren’t up for chatting atm. 2. Find a cool focus spot with few…
