The College Tour Features Collin College, Streams on Amazon Prime this Fall

September 09, 2024

Cougar News

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Lights, camera, action! The spotlight is focused on Collin College, as 10 all-star students take center stage on The College Tour to tell you what Collin College is all about. Through each unique story, viewers will hear students share their personal experiences with Collin College’s affordable programs, top-notch facilities, dedicated faculty and staff, accessible resources, and so much more.

The College Tour series travels around the globe highlighting higher education institutions via student stories. Their stop at Collin College marked the first community college in Texas to be featured on the series. The 30-minute-long episode is composed of 10 student-driven segments  that express truly one-of-a-kind perspectives.

As cameras made their way through multiple Collin College campuses, The College Tour was able to capture the talent and determination of students, showcasing this amazing college community.

You’ll soon be able to stream The College Tour on Amazon Prime and watch the full Collin College episode! As we prepare for the official Amazon Prime release on Oct. 15, let’s get a sneak peek at the stars of the show and what they had to say about Collin College in front of the cameras

Maxwell Bales
Major: Veterinary Technology • Year: Freshman
Hometown: Wylie
“I’m able to take the knowledge that I’ve learned at Collin College back to my career and community and offer gold-standard medical care. This is thanks to our team of passionate professors who strive to make Veterinary Technology students successful!”

Marylaisis Hernandez
Major: Criminal Justice • Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Plano
“Whatever major you choose, you won’t just learn about it at Collin College, you’ll get hands-on experience and guidance throughout the entire process. From first-year academic coaches to job offers after graduation, they’ve got your back!”

Temiloluwa Ogunleye
Major: Computer Science • Year: Junior
Hometown: Akure, Nigeria
“From counseling to transfer and career guidance, Collin College has provided me with the necessary resources that will be crucial to my professional and personal growth moving forward.”

Alisha Nunley
Major: Kinesiology • Year: Freshman
Hometown: Bedford
“Collin College has been a blessing for my journey and has truly impacted me as a person. Being a student athlete is such an important, unique, and exciting opportunity!”

Daniel Stewart
Major: Education • Year: Sophomore
Hometown: McKinney
“Collin College is such an impressive place for education right here in my hometown. There are many campuses throughout the county, which makes education accessible for everyone looking to continue their education, no matter how busy your lifestyle.”

Caleb Smith
Major: Business Administration • Year: Freshman
Hometown: Frisco
“When it came time for me to transfer, Collin College made the process so smooth. They helped me enroll in classes that would easily transfer over to my future university. My time at Collin prepared me to take the next steps in furthering my education.”

Jordan Rourke
Major: Nursing • Year: Alumna
Hometown: McKinney
“I knew I wanted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and it was a no-brainer when I found out I could continue at Collin College to achieve that. With low-cost tuition, flexibility, and on-campus support, the decision was easy.”

Giovanni Delgadillo
Major: Respiratory Care • Year: Freshman
Hometown: Plano
“Collin College has been serving its communities for more  than 30 years and has allowed countless students, like me, to achieve their academic goals without having to compromise their living.” 

Amrita Singh
Major: Business • Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Allen
“Wherever my future academic journey takes me, I know that I can thank Collin College for giving me a jump start and a wonderful experience as a Cougar.”

Brooklyn Higa
Major: Welding Technology • Year: Freshman
Hometown: Oceanside, California
“Being able to operate welding machinery and perform uniform welds are my two interests combined in one. I am so grateful for the hands-on experience and education I’m getting at Collin College.”