Volunteer to be a Conversation Partner

Learn about other cultures and share your American experience with students who are from other countries. Volunteer for one hour of conversation per week this fall.

For more information please call
972-860-4324 or e-mail bhcConversationPartners@dcccd.edu.

Join a learning community this fall

Learning communities are linked courses that students take together. Ask your advisor if one of these communities fits into your academic plan! Students in learning communities are 20 percent more likely to pass the courses and are less likely to withdraw. Many communities require one textbook instead of two, so costs are reduced.

You will benefit from a learning community, because it provides

• a more interconnected learning experience,
• participation in a community of students,
• a chance to work more closely with your professors in a shared content environment,
• the opportunity to make friends and form study groups with other students in the community,
• an increased rate of success and higher GPA for students than stand-alone courses.

Do you need some extra support?

Look for courses with a Human Development component, coded as HDEV. These courses offer study skills, testing strategies and other college tools that can lead to success in your learning community and other courses.

Questions? Contact an advisor today!