Advice
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A Guide to Policies, Resources, and Protections for Immigrant Students
All undocumented students deserve to feel safe at the Community College of Philadelphia, to have food security, safe housing and support in academic endeavors. I believe access to higher education must be equitable regardless of citizenship status and economic background. You are not alone. You will never be alone. My community and I stand with you.
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Laptops for Success Program
Need a laptop that fits your student budget? Thanks to a partnership between Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and PCs for People (PCP), you can get a refurbished laptop for as little as $25—or $50 if you don’t qualify for certain financial aid.
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A Review of The Lighthouse
This film completed the task it assigned itself, or as most people say, “they understood the assignment.” Robert Pattinson delivered a truly frightened and isolated Thomas Howard. Although at times his accent shifted and changed, it has not tainted the film in any sort of negative way.
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Hooked on our Smartphones
We are so consumed with technology that we fail to enjoy the little things in life, which make us happy, as well as physically, mentally, and socially healthy. How common is it for you to feel irritated when in the middle of a conversation with your companion, they bring out their phone and start scrolling on it?
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Philadelphia Renters’ Rights
Navigating the rental landscape in Philadelphia requires familiarity with the landlord-tenant laws. This article focuses on key aspects of tenant rights, specifically concerning security deposits, habitability, communication, and the eviction process, and helpful resources. One of the most common concerns for tenants is the return of their security deposit.
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Schedule a Tutoring Appointment in the Learning Lab
Are classes starting to get tough? Even if they are still easy, scheduling a tutoring session in the learning lab of Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) will help you stay ahead in your courses.
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Course Cancelled? Here’s What to Do
If a class you were registered for was cancelled because of low enrollment or tuition services, you still have time to sign up for a new class. Check your registration status in the MyCCP portal under Student Services and then Enrollment Services. Click on the bullet point link, Search for Courses
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Lee Child’s “The Killing Floor,” A Mystery Novel Actually Worth Reading
Growing up, I was never a big fan of mystery novels because it seemed like they were all cut from the same template. A big event happens, someone shows up to help solve the mystery, and the bad guy is taken down. I held this belief for a long time until I was introduced to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series.
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Phishers Target CCP, ITS Nipped it in the Butt
On August 8th, the myccp.ccp.edu portal issued a warning notification to Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) students, faculty, and administrators about the threat of phishing scams. Phishing scams typically start with a scammer sending a flood of emails to addresses within our domain (ccp.edu or student.ccp.edu).
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The Octavius Catto Scholarship
The Community College of Philadelphia honors civil rights pioneer Octavius Catto with the Catto Scholarship, providing comprehensive support to Catto Scholars including financial assistance, career guidance, and a supportive community. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria such as residency, credits, and GPA. This scholarship embodies Catto’s legacy and commitment to education and equality.
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