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I recently heard someone refer to Volunteer State Community College as “a second-choice school.” As a community college educator, I’ve heard those kinds of comments before, but they never stop landing a little sideways in my brain.

The idea that community colleges and four-year colleges/universities are inherently different is true, but maybe not for the reasons people commonly assume.

Join us on Thursday, May 1st, for an exciting evening at the Steinhauer-Rogan-Black (SRB) Humanities Building on our Gallatin Campus. From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, immerse yourself in fusion: culture crawl, a vibrant drop-in event celebrating our students' incredible creativity and talent this semester. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, explore, and appreciate the diverse range of work on display. We can’t wait to see you there!

The event will include:

Whether you’re an upcoming freshman, an experienced sophomore, or returning to college for a new career, going to school after a long break can be overwhelming. It doesn't have to be. Here are three things you should do before the school year starts to make the most of your college experience.

1. REGISTER FOR CLASSES

The Vol State Pioneer softball team has been practicing hard on the field, and they have one of the most exciting games of the season coming up. Coach Johnny Lynn has been a softball coach for 28 years, and he has a lot to say about the team. “There’s some really good talent in this league,” he said. “And they’re fun to watch.

Player Kemiah Michel said that the whole team is very close. “We’re all pretty together- a big family,” she said. “There’s not a lot of drama, which I love about this team.”