It was pretty cold out too and for a moment, I was reminded of my own college days back at the University of Minnesota. With 40,000+ students squeezed into downtown Minneapolis, you couldn't buy a parking place. It was the bus for most of us or the transit lot for those few willing to brave the frigid, wind strewn walk across the Washington Street Bridge. Whew! I really had a great time in school, but the rigor of just trying to get to class was enough to drive me toward graduating as fast I as I could.
New Parking Facility
We have a lovely campus here in The Woodlands and parking is generally not a problem as the semester goes on. But those first few days back are another story. Of course, the Lone Star College System is growing like crazy... we're the 3rd largest college system in Texas and the 20th in the country... so I'm glad to report that the college is planning a new parking facility, with the goal of having it operational some time next year.
Activities Mart
It's hard to imagine that a college system as large as ours could offer such a warm and friendly experience, but we somehow manage. That's one of the hallmarks, I think, of a community college. The classes are small so you get to know your professors and make friends, but there's enough variety that you can find just about anything you need right here on campus.
Take a look at our catalog and website and I'll bet you'll be surprised at how many courses and programs we offer. I know a lot of students have a hard time getting to campus so the school makes a real effort to offer on-line and hybrid courses, as well as night classes for those who work during the day. The BASS Divsion is now offering quite a few courses on-line.
The college also has a lot going on outside of the classroom. For people who want to get involved here on campus, but aren't sure where to start, stop by the Commons and stroll through Activities Mart, scheduled for January 27 & 28 from 11am to 2pm.
More than 30 clubs and organizations will have booths there, including those whose advisors are faculty in our Division, such as the 2nd Amendment Academy, the Computer Science Club, the Lone Star College Geomatics Society, the Veterans Student Association, and the Accounting Club. If you can't make it that day, you can always check out our activities page online. If you are a non-traditional student and are not sure that you will "fit in" to the college scene, don't let that stop you. Go ahead and give us a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
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