(Santa Ana, Calif.) - Ten students and alumni from Santa Ana College (SAC) will be featured in a 30-minute episode of The College Tour, a TV series which features colleges and universities around the world. SAC will be the first California community college highlighted in an episode and is due to air in October 2023 in season 9.
From left to right: Student Giancarlo Ahumada and Natalie Lincoln during filming on campus.
The episode will feature 10 segments, narrated by the powerful, authentic voices of students and alumni providing insight about the award-winning college. Within the episode, students and alumni will convey their personal experiences, including family dynamic, campus life, academic programs of study, student services, athletic programs and much more. The audience will also hear from faculty and administrators. The 10 segments include:
Athletics
Business Administration
Dual Enrollment
Fire Technology
Fine & Performing Arts
Honors Program
Occupational Studies – Bachelor's Degree
Professional Development
School of Continuing Education
Student Services
“The Santa Ana College episode will feature some first-generation students and learners of all ages, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and gender identities who are thriving and accomplishing their educational goals," said Dr. Annebelle Nery, president of SAC. “The stories you'll hear are inspirational and exemplify the meaningful role community colleges play in higher education."
As a promotion to the upcoming episode, there are currently two components that are live on social media, including Coffee with the President and Ask Admissions. Other colleges or universities featured in this season, include New York Film Academy, Northwest Florida State College, Sarah Lawrence College, Texas Lutheran University and more.
The College Tour makes college visits accessible for all prospective students and families to provide an inside look at campuses around the world from the comfort of home. To view The College Tour episodes, please visit a streaming provider, like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Prime Video, etc., or visit www.thecollegetour.com for more information. The College Tour is an innovative series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts.
To learn more about SAC or to enroll, please visit www.sac.edu – classes start every eight weeks. Questions about this press release can be directed to the Public Information Officer Dalilah Davaloz at Davaloz_Dalilah@sac.edu.
About Santa Ana College:
Santa Ana College (SAC), which turned 100 years old in 2015, serves about 54,696 students yearly. At SAC, students can work toward completing an associate degree, university transfer, career/workforce training or a bachelor's degree in occupational studies. As part of Santa Ana College, the School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center offers FREE classes throughout the community for adults of all ages and academic backgrounds. Santa Ana College is an award-winning college and was recently ranked as one of the nation's top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students and named one of the best community colleges in California by Intelligent.com. The college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel. Santa Ana College is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District.
About The College Tour:
The College Tour is a groundbreaking TV series that takes the viewer on an intimate journey through campuses across the country, telling each school's story through the diverse lens of its students. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour brings equity to college readiness by providing a platform to access comprehensive and meaningful information regarding higher education anytime and anywhere, free of charge. The College Tour is available on Amazon Freevee, The College Tour mobile app, and at www.thecollegetour.com.
