Immerse yourself in other countries, cultures with TCC



Students visit Madrid, Spain as part of their Elementary Spanish Conversation and International Work/Spanish International Seminar classes in a past study abroad course. Pictured are, from left, students Karen Farrand, Jordan Farrar, Nicholas Mendez and instructor Gloria Kirkpatrick.


Have you ever considered taking a TCC "study abroad" class? Next summer, TCC faculty will lead students in international educational experiences like no other. Classes will be held in England, Greece, France, China, Japan, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Turkey and more.

The trips are anywhere between eight and 14 days.

If you are interested or just want to see some amazing photos from previous trips, click here.

The fruitcake formula: Semester countdown, fruitcake comparison

So, it is finally Friday! The first week of classes is complete, and you only have 15 left if you're taking traditional 16-week classes. It isn't as long as it seems.

It may seem like forever, but when I think back to the 12 months my grandma used to let her fruitcake "age," 15 weeks seem relatively short! I never ate the fruitcake, but I longed for the moment when I could watch the grownups eat something that had been sitting for a year. Fascinating. If you have never heard of letting fruitcake age, you have to read this. I laughed out loud when I read that some people don't even consider eating fruitcake until it is three years old!

Anywho, I digress. The point is that this semester will be over before you know it. Work hard, stay focused and in no time you too can be eating fruitcake. I mean, graduating.

First day fashion fun: West Campus

I visited all four TCC campuses yesterday to see what everyone was wearing for the first day of classes. Here are the looks I found in the hallway runways. Let me know which looks you like!

West Campus:

First day fashion fun: Southeast Campus

I visited all four TCC campuses yesterday to see what everyone was wearing for the first day of classes. Here are the looks I found in the hallway runways. Let me know which looks you like!

Southeast Campus:

First day fashion fun: Northeast Campus

I visited all four TCC campuses yesterday to see what everyone was wearing for the first day of classes. Here are the looks I found in the hallway runways. Let me know which looks you like!

Northeast Campus:

First day fashion fun: Metro Campus

I visited all four TCC campuses yesterday to see what everyone was wearing for the first day of classes. Here are the looks I found in the hallway runways. Let me know which looks you like!

Metro Campus:

What are you wearing the first day of class?

It's a dilemma we face every day. We look into the closet wanting comfort and style, carefully weighing both before we select the perfect shoes and outfit. (For you guys out there--an "outfit" is the pairing of pants and a shirt.)

The first day of school is especially important. On Monday, Aug. 22, what will students be wearing on TCC campuses? Will the excitement of wanting to make a good first impression drive students to wear cute skinny jeans and name brand graphic tees? Or will the classic college just-rolled-out-of-bed fashion statement be seen in the hallway runways?

Either way, you are taking a fashion risk. Too cute and people think you tried too hard. Too slouchy and people think you don't care.

I will visit all four campuses on Monday to see what students are wearing on the first day of school. I will also be taking names and snapping photos. The best looks will be featured here on "Inside Out" Tuesday, Aug. 23. Let the fashion (and classes) begin!