Fountain Valley Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Fountain Valley Patch.

College Financial Aid Applications In Fountain Valley Area: Compare To CA

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Fountain Valley area high schools have done so far.

In Fountain Valley Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Orange County.

Coastline College Blog: Teacher Feature - Kevin Erdkamp, Department Chair Of Accounting

From stocking potato chips to Department Chair of Accounting, Professor Erdkamp has learned and grown throughout his life.

Coastline College Blog: A Celebration Of Martin Luther King Jr. & His Legacy

MLK Day is an opportunity for reflection & work, “a day on, not a day off.” Let’s start by celebrating King & his writing.

Coastline College Blog: Why Students Should Love Online Learning – When It’s Done Right

"Still, the consensus among students seems to be a bit of misgiving about online learning."

Coastline College Blog: 6 Smart Reasons To Attend Community College

CommunityThe big brand name colleges get all the love in the world. But there are many smart reasons to attend a community college.

Coastline College Blog: How To Get A 4.0 GPA In College

The 4.0 is the Holy Grail of college goals. It can be elusive, but not as difficult to achieve as you think.

Coastline College Blog: Esports Game Series - How To Get Into Rocket League

Ricochet and rumble your way towards victory! Rocket League is a blast; here’s everything you need to know to hop in!

Coastline College Blog: How To Successfully Make And Keep New Year’s Resolutions

Well, it’s that time of the year again. The time for all of us to reflect on our past year and aspire for a better, brighter future.

Coastline College Blog: The Best Of The Best Of 2020 - The Reasons The Year Didn’t Totally Suck For College Students

2020 was not a good year. For many reasons I’ve touched on, and a lot of others have touched on as well.

Coastline College Blog: Silver Screen Seasons - A Guide To Holiday & New Years Films To Keep You Entertained Over Winter Break

The holidays aren’t just good for shopping and snuggling; this time of year is also home to some of the best films on offer.

Coastline College Blog: Careers Worth Going Back To College For

It’s never too late to crack open the books, or laptop lid, and return to college. These careers make it worthwhile.

Coastline College Blog: Top 8 Esports Jobs Besides Gaming

"Esports is known for being a place for professional gamers to win big."

Coastline College Blog: 5 (Free) Apps Every College Student Needs

Our grandparents suffered through

Coastline College Blog: 9 Productive Things To Do Between Semesters

Take pride in the shows you watched, the music you listened to, the food you ate, the cartoons you drew, etc

Coastline College Blog: A Foolproof Formula For The Holiday Gifts You Should Be Giving

At the same time, college students, in my experience, often drop the ball, very hard, when it comes to giving gifts themselves.

Coastline College Student Success Story -Using Numbers To Help People

As many readers of this blog can probably attest to or guess at, I am not known as what’s called a “numbers person.”

Coastline College Blog: Can You Still Afford College Without Money?

That’s a resounding YES; here’s how without talking about student loans. Start learning about how to learn (see what I did there?) right now

Coastline College Blog: Esports Game Series: How To Get Into League Of Legends

League of Legends is a beast of a game. Learning the basics is relatively straightforward, but mastering the game takes extended commitment.

Coastline College Blog: Top 10 Couch Co-Op Games For Snuggle Season

Starting with a familiar classic that I adored even as a kid, Super Mario Party is a perfect couch game for all ages.

Coastline College Blog: What To Do Before Finals: The Fool-Proof Way To Study Without The Stress

"I want to start with a personal story. The first time I ever took a math"

Coastline College Blog: Romance During A Pandemic? It’s Happening And Here’s How

Love is a fickle thing. But dating during the pandemic doesn’t have to be. Good luck, love bugs!

Coastline College Blog: Esports Game Series: How To Get Into Rainbow Six Siege

If you’re looking for a playground filled with unique characters, tight team strategy and demolition galore, look no further.

Coastline College Esports Game Series Blog: How To Get Into Valorant

VALORANT is here and it is explosive! Here are all the basics you’ll need to know to dive in.

Coastline College Esports Game Series Blog: How To Get Into Esports

Video games have been a booming phenomenon since Pong graced computer screens in the ’70s.

Coastline College Blog: (Thanks) Giving Tuesday

As of the publication of this blog, Thanksgiving is actually yet to finish, or even begin.

Coastline College Blog: Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite Holiday

A reflection on such a community-oriented holiday, and why I love it, even minus the community in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Coastline College Blog: 3 Best Ideas For College Students To Survive Black Friday 2020

Before the Cyber Weekend begins, compare websites, brands and deals ahead of time so that you have an action plan during the big day.

Coastline College Blog: Esports Game Series - How To Get Into Esports

Video games have been a booming phenomenon since Pong graced computer screens in the ’70s.

Fountain Valley: College Disrupted – A Pandemic Gap Year Could Cost You $90k

What do you like to put off? Work? Chores? How about

Coastline College Blog: The Next Generation Of Gaming: Console Wars! PS5 Or Xbox Series X (Or Neither?)

Bigger, brighter and better than ever, the new video game consoles are here!

Coastline College Blog: 10 Acts Of Kindness To Do During The Pandemic

Kindness is key; it’s our secret superpower, and it’s time we started using it. Here are some ways to start.

Honoring Our Veterans At Coastline College

Veterans’ loneliness and need to connect with other veterans makes perfect sense.

Coastline College Blog: Top 6 Reasons Why College Students Should Join Their ESports Club

There has never been a better time to get involved in your college’s eSports Club.

Coastline College Blog: The Job Hunt - November Is The Time To Look And Here’s Why

The uncomfortable truth about why November is a good time to start looking for a job. Put yourself, and your resume, out there!

Coastline College Blog: FRIGHT NIGHT: Halloween Movies For Your Halloweekend

A selection of spooky, and not so spooky, films to watch over the weekend, or whenever you want to feel your heart hammering in your chest.

Coastline College Blog: How To Celebrate Halloween During A Pandemic

"It’s Spooky Season folks. And what a spooky season it is. "

Coastline College Blog: Got Zoom Fatigue? Here’s Some Ways To De-Stress During A Pandemic

A few ways to unwind and uncoil the knots of stress that I know are lodged deep within you as we speak (because I have them too).