CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The first day of school is exciting, but many of you may recall that first day of college hits a little different.
Monday marked the first day of classes for students at Del Mar College, where every semester, thousands of students further their education.
"Everyone is welcome we embrace all students no matter where they are in their journey, if they’re are brand new, just right out of high school, or someone who is working and wants to comeback, and take on new things and new adventures," said executive vice president and chief operating officer Lenora Keas.
Just a reminder for students that the advising, registration, and tuition payment deadline for the current semester runs through 6 p.m. Oct. 22.
Over at A&M-CC, new Islanders were everywhere.
Over the last week, the university has held 'Waves of Welcome' leading up to the start of Monday's classes.
Some of the events included, volleyball, a pool party and lots more, to help ease into the school year..
Cayden Hawkins, is majoring in biology and excited to be starting his journey at the university.
"I feel great,” he said. “It’s a really positive environment around here. I’ve been to really great events like the pool party, the silent disco, so school wasn’t too bad today. It was the first day getting adjusted. I've been having a good time."
Elysa Osuna is studying nursing, and she said she passed over programs in her hometown to be an Islander.
"I heard about the nursing program all the way in San Antonio,” she said. “I heard it was amazing. That it was the Number 1 college on the coast in the U.S., so I was so excited."
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