All About the Island
A historic 1877 sailing ship, now a museum, docked at Pier 21 in Galveston
What is the Elissa?
Official mascot of Galveston College
Lunch is served here at GC
What is Mr. C's?
APR is
What is Annual Percentage Rate?
Successful students will do this before an exam to boost their understanding of the material
What is review notes? What is study?
A Texas holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people, originated in Galveston
What is Juneteenth?
A financial assistance program that Galveston College offer that helps cover tuition and fees for eligible Galveston residents
What is the Universal Access program?
The welding program is housed at this campus
What is the ATC?
Smallest amount you must pay on a credit card every month
What is a minimum payment?
Recommended amount of sleep per night for students to improve concentration and memory
What is 7-9 hours?
Galveston hospital known as one of the best in Texas for treating infectious diseases in the late 1800s
What is St. Mary's?
The first president of Galveston College
Who is David Glenn Hunt?
What is Building 1?
This is how many times you should pay for your credit card bill each month
What is once?
This mindset helps students view challenges as opportunities for improvement
What is growth mindset?
A historical Galveston district is known for its preserved Victorian-era architecture
What is The Strand?
Spring 2025 Registration opens
When is November 11th?
Ashley Deck
Who is the Admissions Coordinator?
ATM is
What is an Automated Teller Machine
Best way to keep track of assignments and deadlines
What is a planner/calendar?
Galveston is often called this due to its rich history in commerce and trade
What is Wall Street of the South?
Number of members needed to start a club
What is 10?
Vice President of Instruction
Who is Dr. Cissy Matthews?
You want to save $200 for a concert, but you only earn $50 per week. It will take this number of weeks.
What is 4?
Name of the method where you study for short periods with breaks in between, often using a timer
What is the Pomodoro Technique?