It’s a busy day for students of the Southwestern College Paramedic Program at the Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa. They’re on a strict schedule, and four Southwestern College paramedic professors and staff members are leading them through real-world scenarios and workshops they’ll encounter on the field … [Read more...]
International Student Spotlight: Mariana Silva-Gómez
If you’ve attended campus events throughout the past year, such as the Mother’s Day Celebration, Professors and Pizza or the Jag Kitchen pop-ups, you’ve probably seen Mariana Silva-Gómez helping lead them. As the Associated Student Organization Vice President of Outreach, Silva-Gómez has helped make … [Read more...]
Chula Vista Veteran of the Year is Proud Southwestern College Graduate
In 2007, Chris Lawrence had been in about his fifth month of deployment in the Al Anabar province of Iraq when an enemy improvised explosive device went off and destroyed the bridge he and his squad of about 14 soldiers were walking over. “I was at the center of the bridge and the bomb basically went off … [Read more...]
Student Veteran Spotlight 2018
Southwestern College is proud to serve our student veterans and grateful for their service to our country. Recently, Southwestern College was recognized in Military Times' 2019 “Best for Vets” list for our dedication and ongoing campus support to our student veterans through services such as Student Veterans’ … [Read more...]
Accounting Students Accrue Competitive Experience, Exposure Through Alumni Guidance
It was 4:30 a.m. on a Saturday in September when Gustavo Perez, treasurer of the Southwestern College Foundation and proud alumnus, drove onto the Chula Vista campus to pick up three students to take to Los Angeles. Perez was taking these students to the prestigious one-day Elements of Success program at … [Read more...]
Top 5 Study Spots for Southwestern College Students
Brace yourself, finals are coming. With the final exam season almost upon us, I’ve definitely been kicking my study habits up a notch. As a college student, I spend enough time studying at home, so I try to take my books elsewhere when I can. Here are a few of my favorite study spots around Southwestern … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Gives Donovan Inmates an Early Start on Second Chances
On a cloudy Wednesday afternoon last spring, 20 Southwestern College students were waiting in line to enter their classroom. These students held copies of “A Place to Stand” and “A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America” along with plastic folders with the Southwestern College logo. These … [Read more...]
Southwestern College’s Career Expo Week Begins Oct. 15
Southwestern College students will be polishing their resumes, honing their interview skills and searching and applying for jobs and internships during Southwestern College's 2018 Career Expo Week. From Oct.15-18, students and the campus community will be able to join workshops on interviewing, LinkedIn and … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: New Performing Arts Center
Students who love performing arts will soon have a new home at Southwestern College. Southwestern College’s student-run Mariachi Garibaldi will have a new stage to perform their world-renowned music. The Dance Department will have brand new performance spaces. Student set designers will have a new space to … [Read more...]
FAFSA Fridays Return for the Fall Semester
Are you confused when filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Not sure if you’re missing anything on your application or completed it correctly? Maybe you’re lost and don’t know where to start? Fear not, FAFSA Fridays are here to help. Southwestern College’s Financial Aid … [Read more...]
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