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North America » United States » Kansas » Colby June 29th 2011

It was a long drive through corn fields to the other side of Kansas. Our goal was Colby, Kansas. I met with Troy at Colby College in Kansas. Troy just inherited management of allied health programs and was extremely interested in our partner concept. Colby Community College is the central college for 14 different counties with 15 hospitals. Definitely worth the trip and the timing was perfect. Colby has a Veterinary Technician program with a waitlist. Our Veterinary Assistant course will be perfect for this campus. Another beautiful campus. Colby is described as "an oasis on the plains." They had Starbucks! Terry and Graycee went to Starbucks while I met with Troy.... read more
Colby CC Campus
Colby - A Great College!

North America » United States » Kansas » Colby June 23rd 2010

We got a fairly early start from Shamrock yesterday morning. In short order, we were in Oklahoma. We really went through Oklahoma fast as we obviously were just passing through the panhandle. We then arrived in Kansas. Wow, I've never seen so many "amber waves of grain"! We took a break in Garden City, KS & changed drivers. With Kay behind the wheel, we left town. At the edge of town, we passed a building with a great sign, "Stay Slim, Eat Beef." I asked Kay to turn the car around so I could take a picture. She said no way was she going to waste time so that I could take a picture of such a bogus sign. And by the way she asked, how's that eating beef & staying slim working out for you? ... read more
Entering Kansas
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