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As a high school teacher, Sayda Rapalo encouraged her students to follow their dreams. That script flipped one day when the students posed the same question to her: What are your dreams? “One day,” Rapalo recalled telling them, “I want to be a pastry chef in France. ”It was in that moment that Rapalo knew she had to heed her own advice and pursue her passion for baking and cooking. So, shortly after, Rapalo enrolled in Dallas College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program.

You may excuse your partners’ exhibition of unhealthy behaviors due to the excitement or even a “butterflies in my stomach” feeling. However, these butterflies could be a warning. Missed red flags during the honeymoon phase of a relationship can lead to an abusive relationship.

While attending college, using alcohol and other drugs seem to be a popular and even social norm for droves of students. However, substance use can create problems at school, work and home.

Antoine Silvers Jr. moved from Virginia to Texas with his family in search of better opportunities and a more stable environment, eventually enrolling at Dallas College and becoming a first-generation college student. He credits his grandmother's resilience and the support of mentors for helping him overcome challenges and stay focused on his goals. While studying accounting and business, Silvers hopes to play professional basketball and build a legacy as a mentor, businessman and role model.

This marks the college's second four-year degree program. A Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (B.A.S. ECE) launched in 2020.

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience for students as they explore and immerse themselves in different countries and cultures. Zoe Phillips experienced those benefits as she works toward a bachelor’s degree at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan.

One of our institution's strategic priorities is to reduce income disparity in our communities by targeting underserved populations and providing educational opportunities that lead to high-demand jobs.