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STEM Week First Responder Panel

As part of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) week, Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a First Responder Panel on Tuesday October 18th. The goal of the panel was to educate and answer the questions of current and potential students on what it is like to work within the emergency response field and other helping […]

Community College vs. University: Pros and Cons

To select the right school for your higher education, you may first want to choose between community college and university. Though each option has its benefits, attending community college can save you money and offer better flexibility. If you decide to compare two-year colleges to four-year universities, first consider the pros and cons of both. […]

What Can You Do With an Engineering Physics Degree?

The right degree program selection is a crucial choice that determines the direction of your academic and professional career. If you are passionate about both engineering and physics, an engineering physics degree seamlessly combines these interests. This degree offers a promising and rewarding path in science and technology, regardless of whether you’re a traditional student […]

What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic?

EMTs and paramedics are first responders trained to treat patients in an emergency and transport them to a hospital, but is an EMT the same as a paramedic? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the system that provides emergency medical care through a system of coordinated response and emergency medical care. EMTs and paramedics both provide emergency […]

Community College: How It Works

Other than the popular series about an unlikely group of misfits attending community college, community colleges don’t get much attention in popular culture, so many people aren’t sure how they work. Firstly, you may hear people call community colleges two-year colleges because they award two-year degrees, called associate degrees. Or, some may call them junior […]