--- title: Stay Strong, Student! You're Almost There! 🚀 --- | Join us on Nov 6 for the First-Gen Luncheon! Keep pushing forward! 🚀 | | --- | | View in browser Success Simplified Keep Showing Up - You’re Stronger Than You Think We’re now in the second half of the semester at Texarkana College, and we know this is the point when fatigue can start to set in. But this is also where the growth happens. When it’s hard, keep showing up. When you’re tired, keep showing up. When life throws obstacles in your way, keep showing up. A Chinese proverb reminds us, “The person who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Progress doesn’t always feel fast or easy, but every step forward matters. Keep moving, even if it’s at your own pace. Don’t forget you’re not in this alone. Texarkana College has free resources available to help you push through and finish strong: Food Bank: For students facing food insecurity Care Closet: Free personal hygiene and basic items Online and In-Person Tutoring: Help with homework, studying, and class concepts Student Success Workshops: Short, focused videos to help with time management, motivation, and study skills One-on-One Student Success Coaching: Personalized support to keep you focused and encouraged Visit www.texarkanacollege.edu/studentsuccess or stop by to learn more.   Please make plans to attend the Texarkana College First-Generation Student Luncheon on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:30 AM in the Pinkerton Center Gym. Let’s gather to celebrate your journey, your story, and your strength; you do not need to be a first-generation college student to attend. Sign up HERE.  No matter how you feel, just keep showing up. You’ve got this, and we’re walking with you every step of the way. All the Best, Lee Williams III Executive Director \| Student Success \| Retention \| TRIO-EOC    Mark Your Calendar!   First Generation Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:30 AM in the Pinkerton Center Gym. Come for lunch, be inspired by the speaker and leave building bridges from your dreams to reality.  Join Us! RSVP Here. 🏆This or That: Balance Edition Results   🔋 When You Need to Recharge...    đŸ„‡ Take a Nap – 71%           Â đŸ„ˆ Listen to Music – 29%   📘 Best Time to Study? đŸ„‡ Early Morning – 21%         đŸ„ˆ Late Night – 79%   🎯 Your Go-To Stressbuster? đŸ„‡ Exercise / Get Moving-42%  đŸ„ˆ Snack or Treat– 58% Click here to complete College 101: Student Orientation! Complete Your Online Orientation – It's Mandatory! If you're a new, transfer, or returning student who has been away from TC for one year, remember to complete Student Orientation!   Here’s what you need to know: If you are taking classes starting the second eight weeks of the Fall 2025 semester, ALL orientation sections must be completed by Friday, October 24, 2025.  If you started taking classes the first eight weeks of the Fall 2025 semester or are in a workforce program, the deadline of August 22, 2025, has passed. Please complete All sections of the orientation immediately. (If you’ve already completed the orientation, Way to GO! ⭐) To access College 101: Student Orientation, Login with your Texarkana College myTC username and password.   If you need help with your username or password, please submit a ticket online or email the IT Help Desk.   Questions? Email us. (If you’ve already completed the orientation, Way to GO! ⭐)   Please note that if you’ve already completed the orientation; We Thank You! Laptop and Graphing Calculator Loaners Reserve Yours on Now!   Student Success has a limited number of loaner laptops and graphing calculators for students in need. Reservations for equipment orientation are open now! Select a date and time that works with your schedule to attend the full 1-hour loaner laptop orientation session. Check your TC e-mail to see if you have been approved to attend the orientation. Bring your Driver's License or State Issued ID Returning participants: Bring your Student Success backpack or any bag with padded space to safely carry the laptop. Click to e-mail us for any questions.  Habits of High Achievers!   Click Student Success Workshops to access the free workshops! Level Up: Click Here for a Free Workshop! Fail Forward: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks   Discover how to turn failure into fuel for growth. Learn what failure really means, why it’s part of success, and how to bounce back stronger every time. Boost Your Success with StudentLingoÂź Workshops!   Take advantage of StudentLingoÂź workshops, available 24/7 to help you sharpen your skills and excel in your studies. With over 65 on-demand topics, you can access valuable resources whenever you need them. Plus, you can win a $500 Scholarship! Each time you complete a StudentLingoÂź workshop, you'll be entered into our monthly drawing (Sept, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar, Apr). The more workshops you complete, the better your chances!   Start today and boost your academic success while increasing your chances of winning! Need someone to talk to? Our on-campus counselor is here to help.   📞 Luretha Loudermill – 903-823-3143 📧 tc.counselor@texarkanacollege.edu Upcoming Student Success, Retention and TRIO-EOC Campus Events  Make Sure We Have Enough Pizza for You. RSVP! Odd Holidays You Didn’t Know You Needed... Ready for some fun? Check out some of the weird and wacky holidays happening in the upcoming months —you might just find a new reason to celebrate! October 18 - National Mashed Potato Day 18 - Natl Chocolate Cupcake Day 20 - Natl Information Overload Day 20 - Suspenders Day 21 - International Day of the Nacho 21 - Natl Pharmacy Technician Day 21 - Back to the Future Day 23 - National Croc Day 26 - Natl Chicken Fried Steak Day 27 - Natl Parmigiano Reggiano Day 28 - National Chocolate Day 28 - National First Responders Day 29 - National Internet Day 30 - National Checklist Day   November 1 - National Author's Day 2 - Intl Scented Candle Day 2 - National Deviled Egg Day 3 - National Sandwich Day 5 - Natl Stress Awareness Day 5 - Natl Love Your Red Hair Day 6 - National Nachos Day 8 - National Cappuccino Day 10 - National Vanilla Cupcake Day 10 - Sesame Street Day 11 - World Origami Day 13 - World Kindness Day 14 - National Pickle Day 15 - National Bundt (Cake) Day 15 - I Love to Write Day         Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, TX 75599, USA, 903-823-3456 Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |