My CCC Life by Andrew Drake

I have been through a long and interesting journey since I graduated high school in the spring of 2006. I enlisted in the Navy and started to broaden my horizon. After my term in the military ended I came back home and began to work. I have held many jobs but none that I really enjoyed. About a year after I decided I needed to go to college and better myself to get a great career, I chose to enroll at Corning Community College. I was skeptical at first – not really knowing what to expect – but shortly after beginning my classes I soon realized I had made the right decision.


I have heard most of my friends complain about other colleges having professors that don’t take the extra time to help themselves or have a difficult time finding a tutor, but not with CCC. Since I have been here, all of my professors are very eager to help students with any problems that they are having. It is also very easy to find help outside of the class if the professor is busy such as the Math Center, the Writing Center, the Learning Center and many other places around campus that focus only on the student’s problems.


I have chosen Computer Science as my major since I was an Information Technician in the Navy. Even though I have a slight background in computers I found myself struggling in my computer class. When I noticed my problems in this class I notified the professor of them, and we sat and discussed how I could improve in my weak areas. It was not long before I was set up with a tutor and still have frequent talks with my professor to maintain my improving skills.


Outside of the classroom I couldn’t be happier with my life at Corning. The staff at the college is very helpful with any questions you may have about anything going on with school events, financial aid, schedules and all other aspects of college life. I have also found a job as a Student Ambassador at CCC. I am currently working in the Social Media Department of Admissions. I work on the Internet sites that Corning has to offer including Facebook, Live Chat and our blog site. This is the best job I can imagine having; not only do I work on those specific aspects of the college, but I also have opportunities to work events and give tours, which are very interesting. I am much more social with other people, and I have learned the campus very well so I know where to go for questions or advice on a matter.


Even though my journey is far from over, I am very confident that my choice to enroll at Corning Community College may have been the smartest decision I’ve ever made. The fact that there is plenty of extra help if anyone needs it, or that the professors make as much effort as the students to improve skills, makes me feel that this is the only college that I will enjoy attending. My life has been an interesting journey, but now I feel that Corning Community College will be the best part of it.

Being a Thriving Student by Stacy Wead

A thriving student will tell you that they know people. They may say that it isn’t only what you know, but whom. Success is bolstered by support. Develop a network with faculty and peers that can support and encourage your growth. Whether at our own Corning Community College or planning for success at another school, this is ideal. The one piece of advice I wish that I had before I enrolled is this: find people that will support you, peers or otherwise, without judging you. Meet as many people as you can—lab partners, professors, math tutors, the students in student government, etc— that can create a push towards your goal. I learned this on my own and it didn’t take long at all. Treat each and every stranger on this campus as if they all have an especially important part in your future, because they do; if you treat them all with kindness you will get it in return.

As a Student Leader, I revel in meeting as many people as I can and helping them to feel more comfortable and in tune with their college experience. I love talking to different people, sharing little slices of their life with them. Once I came to Corning Community College for the first time, I saw that it didn’t really have anything like the cliques in high school at all; there is no worrying that whomever you talk to will affect how people see you. That is why Corning Community College is the perfect college to branch out in. Here you have the freedom to spread out, to know as many people and collect as many experiences as you can. I’ve built both an amazing resume for my next college and a perfect base of experience for my career here. I also know that if I ever need recommendations for a future profession or college, the faculty and staff acquaintances I have acquired will have my back. Corning Community College really lives up to its middle name, for it is a community and it is the ideal place for tasting the college experience.

Marketing Professor Interview by Sean Keenan

I was asked to create a blog for the school's blog and decided to interview one of the Business Administration and Computer Professors, Tim Bonomo....here are my thoughts on that interview:

A Marketing teacher that is very knowledgeable in both real world experiences along with teaching has much to offer to students. He believes Corning Community College is an outstanding school and currently believes that dorms would make a great addition to the college. Tim stated, during the interview, "dorms are the only missing puzzle piece of the school".

He rated the school a ten out of ten because Corning Community College is a great stepping stone to college life at a four-year college. As an alumnus himself he has a strong love for the college and teaches to make a positive impact on young adults.

He could sell this wonderful institution to anyone saying I can guarantee you can’t find a better bargain anywhere else in New York.

“Philosophy in life is to be honest in anything you do”

SPOKEN WORD BLUZ

SPOKEN WORD BLUZ with Boris Rogers is coming to the Triangle Lounge, Commons at noon.

Bring your lunch -- drinks will be provided.

Wednesday, April 6, noon.

COMEDY AND COUNTRY!

The Corning Community College Activities Programming Committee presents an evening of Comedy and Country (and a little bit of rock 'n roll) featuring Louis Ramey and Natalie Stovall on Saturday, April 2, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Corning Museum of Glass Center Auditorium in Corning, NY. This adult audience only event is free and open to the public. Advance tickets are available by contacting the Student Life Office at (607) 962-9507 or via email at studentlife@corning-cc.edu.

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