Why You Need an Associate Degree

The benefits of an NVC Graduation! For those who aren’t able to attend a four-year university, an associate’s degree can be a very practical and highly valuable alternative. Typically taking only two years to complete, an associate’s degree can provide more opportunities and higher pay in the job market. Three major reasons to get [...]

Don’t Give Up Just Yet!

Well, it’s almost November. Temperatures are dropping, basketball season is already here, and the semester is one month away from being over. I’m sure most of you are rejoicing in being only a month away from an A or B and being over and done with the semester. But what about those of you [...]

Thank a Teacher Today

Can any of you guys recall your first time in college? Do you remember what you did or didn’t do to succeed your first semester, or any mistakes you’ve learned from to help you in your current successes? If you can, you’ve probably learned those tips from one of your professors. Have you taken [...]

Most Students Qualify for Food Stamps

Everyone needs the help at one time or another…when it comes to food…..even if it’s just for a couple of weeks or a couple of months. Or maybe we just need the help while were in school. There’s no shame in that since we’re expected to spend the little money we do have on [...]

Community Service 101

Hello there Wildcats!!!! I would like to tell you about the importance of volunteering, how it can change lives, and how to get involved. Volunteering goes a long way creating a healthy community. Volunteers reach out to those that are unable to pay for the help they truly need and although there is no [...]

Why You Should Care About Dual Credit

Quick pop quiz! Can any of you guys tell me what the Dual Credit program at Northwest Vista does? Can anyone even tell me what dual credit is? If not, that’s ok; you’re in the right place! First off, what is dual credit? It is a program Northwest Vista, as well as all of [...]

My Experience as an NVC Ambassador

The Northwest Vista College Ambassador Program, which started a couple of semesters ago, has really improved and enhanced the lives of the applicants and the ambassadors. I am very fortunate and privileged to be re-elected so I can serve Northwest Vista College. It all started when I was called via the phone, asking me [...]

Release Some Stress!

Hey Wildcats! And you FUTURE Wildcats scoping out our website! Have you visited our Recreation Sports page? Wow, if you don’t know, then you’ll know! Here’s a list of a few extracurricular activities that NVC offers: – BINGO! – Bowling – Fitness Challenges (for you buff, competitive students!) – Hiking (this is SO relaxing [...]

Registration and Instructors

We all have problems when it comes to registration…but one way to help yourself from becoming stressed is to plan ahead of time. Don’t wait until the day registration opens up to start looking for the teachers, classes, times you want. Start looking ahead of time! Choose what/when you want, write down the CRN’s [...]

Textbooks: To Buy or Not To Buy

In our declining economy, there are enough expenses to worry about without having to worry about the cost of attendance and buying the needed supplies. After dealing with the stress of paying tuition most students have the dilemma of pricing books. Each semester brings a new list of overpriced books, and an extremely low-buy [...]