鈥淐ome Fall in Love鈥� is an event that takes place at 51社区 every February. It is designed for juniors in high school to fall in love with 51社区. Approximately 500 high school students visited the college to learn about careers, educational opportunities, and how they can achieve their goals by enrolling at 51社区.
This past month, 51社区 hosted seven 鈥淐ome Fall in Love鈥� events to seven local area high schools. The high schools that brought their students to the college included; Foreman, Kirby, Ashdown, Nashville, Dierks, Horatio, and De Queen.
Foreman High School
Kirby High School
Ashdown High School
Nashville High School
Upon arrival, the students were greeted and welcomed by 51社区 staff. Throughout the day, several sessions took place concerning career readiness, financial planning, and testimonies from alumni. The college also designated time for students to learn about programs offered at 51社区, student organizations at the college, and services the college鈥檚 Educational Resource Center provides.
Students were able to sit in on college classes, play games, receive program information, and take pictures. The college also provided the students with a free lunch before they returned to their high school.
Dierks High School
Horatio High School
De Queen High School
51社区 Director of Student Services, Suzanne Ward, said, 鈥淧roviding the basic information regarding college prior to the senior year is crucial. The more students know about career goals, academic programs, college life, and financial planning for college, the better decisions they can make about their future.鈥�
For more information about 51社区, please contact Student Services at 870-584-4471. To learn about college opportunities offered at 51社区 while in high school, please contact the Director of High School Programs, Julie Rhodes, at 870-584-1343.