Xtreme Challenge!

Xtreme Challenge was always one of the biggest events that caught my attention when I was a high school student. At Elkhart High School, we were always getting prepared for it, and almost every student joined in. It is a chance to compete with other schools in areas that every student can be successful in. Challenges exist in every area that you could think of: math, English, music, PE, art, mechanics, business, accounting, science, drama, cosmetology, agriculture, and so many others! You can find out what you are good at, and use it to your advantage. Xtreme Challenge also gives high school students a chance to explore the college, meet new people, and get out of their comfort zones. Many activities require critical thinking and other important skills that will be helpful in your future. Not only is this a competition among schools, but it could also be a great way to learn new things from other students that you may not have already known. Students in similar competitions are able to meet each other and interact in the area that they are competing in. Xtreme Challenge is one of the biggest events here at SCCC/ATS that high school students look forward to. It is a great opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and explore the campus to see if this is the right school for you. Don’t miss your chance next year to have a day of fun, learning, and exploring here at Seward County Community College!! --Kristina Simpson :)

Living off campus

Many students attending SCCC/ATS live off campus or in surrounding towns, and living off campus definitely has its pros and cons. Some of the pros to living off campus for me include: I get a home cooked meal almost every night for dinner, I get to sleep in my own bed every night, I don’t have to worry about other students distracting me while doing homework, and I get to spend some quality time with my family. Those are just some of the perks to living off campus for me, but there are also some cons to go along with them such as: I miss out on the activities for dorm students, I haven’t gotten to know as many people as the students living in the dorms have, I can’t wake up five minutes before class and still make it on time (I actually have to get up a little early), and I spend a lot of money on gas driving back and forth every single day. These are just a few of the good and the bad things that come with me living off campus. One thing I wish I could have done during my first two years of college was living on campus and getting the dorm life experience. When given an opportunity to meet new people and be a part of the college life, you should definitely take it. Don’t pass up the little things. -Nicole Kirk (:

Admissions office :)

As a working college student here at SCCC/ATS I have experienced many things. The Admissions office has been great! They work well with my everyday life and I get to do a variety of activites for the college. The office worked with me as I helped coach the Hugoton girls basketball team. I've always wanted to coach and this has been fun to watch these girls work so hard. I would like to thank the SCCC Admissions office for supporting me! I have two jobs I enjoy greatly. The Admissions office is the place to work! & I would like to give a shout-out to the Hugoton girls going to STATE! GOOD LUCK! -Miranda Ramsey :)