The College Tour Collin College Episode Premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Collin College’s episode of The College Tour premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 15. The College Tour series travels around the globe highlighting higher education institutions via student stories. Their stop at Collin College earlier this year marked the first community college in Texas to be featured on the series. Hosted by Alex Boylan an Amazing Race winner, and produced by Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts a Survivor participant, The College Tour aims to empower high school students to virtually tour colleges and universities and find their future higher education home.

“We are excited to share with the world the phenomenal students and employees who represent Collin College,” said Dr. Neil Matkin, Collin College district president. “By highlighting these 10 students and their unique journeys, future students and their families can become familiar with the amazing services and opportunities Collin College offers.”

The 30-minute-long episode features 10 student-driven segments that capture a truly one-of-a-kind perspective. Each segment covers topics including program offerings, state-of-the-art facilities, student resources, and more. Filmed across several campuses, Collin College’s The College Tour episode showcases real students who share their story in their own words.

• Maxwell Bales, a Veterinary Technology freshman from Wylie who shares insight about diverse programs at Collin College.
• Marylaisis Hernandez, a Criminal Justice major sophomore from Plano who provides an insider’s view of helpful resources for first-generation students like herself.
• Temiloluwa Ognleye, a junior from Akure, Nigeria, pursuing a degree in Computer Science shares his personal story about the affordability and access to education at Collin College.
• Giovanni Delgadillo, a Respiratory Care program freshman from Plano who gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the exceptional facilities and opportunities available to students interested in the healthcare field.
• Daniel Stewart, an Education major sophomore from McKinney who showcases the support and opportunities for non-traditional students to accomplish their educational journey, no matter what point in life they find themselves in.
• Caleb Smith, a freshman from Frisco who provides a glimpse into life as a transfer student and all the support Collin College offers for a seamless transition into a four-year university.
• Jourdan Rourke, an alumna of the Collin College Nursing program from McKinney who completed her educational journey at Collin College and shares her story of the supportive network offered to alumni.
• Alisha Nunley, a freshman from Bedford, brings viewers along for a day in the life of a Collin College Lady Cougar basketball player and shares her experience about student organizations.
• Amrita Singh, a dual credit student from Allen who shares her journey with Collin College as a high school student preparing to continue her higher education journey with a goal toward a degree in Business.
• Brooklyn Higa, a Welding Technology freshman from Oceanside, California, who takes viewers into the welding lab providing a glimpse into workforce program offerings at Collin College.

Season 12 of The College Tour is now available on The College Tour app and website. Each segment is also available for viewing at www.collin.edu/explore/thecollegetour.html. 

Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.