Postscript: Drink Plenty of Fluids and Other Earth-Shaking Concepts

Written by The Juco Staff | 30 August 2010

by Laura Minges
Special to Juco.com

College. What do you think of when you hear that word? Friends, perhaps? Dorm rooms? Pizza parties? Difficult classes? How many all-nighters your friends pulled last semester? Chances are, you view college as a fun time in your life, and rightly so. Hopefully, though, the main reason you attend is to obtain a degree and mold your future. With this in mind, what are some of the ways you can make the most of your class and study time, particularly if you have a disability? I suggest the following.

1. Attend class regularly. This is particularly important for students with disabilities. Regular attendance assures that your professors knows you and your limitations, and therefore helps to build relationship. This is crucial in case of an emergency that may prevent you from completing classwork on time.
2. Seek out appropriate support services. This includes note-takers, accommodations, sign language interpreters, and friends.
3. Discuss your disability, as well as any accommodations you might need, with your instructors. Provide a written description of both accommodations and

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A Little Secret for Education

Written by The Juco Staff | 23 August 2010

By Kristin J. Johnson

If you don't believe that a community college education makes a difference, go talk to Jennie Hernandez Hanks. Of course, you may have difficulty getting in touch with her. The successful author of A Little Secret for Dealing with Teens (Health Communications International, $8.95) spends her time giving parenting seminars, giving book signings, and writing her next book, A Little Secret for Dealing with Children.

Five years ago, she could not have envisioned this bright future. Her sixteen-year marriage had just ended, leaving her to raise seven children, including two preschoolers and three teenagers, all on her own. Jennie had married right out of high school, and had no college education or job training. Her former husband

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