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By Arina Garcia — Sam Houston State University — April 16 <\/em><\/p>\n

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — This March, a group of 15 criminal justice students attending Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) programs at South Texas College (STC) and 51ÁÔÆæ (TSC) visited SHSU\u2019s Huntsville, Texas, campus for an immersive learning experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing to SHSU\u2019s main campus as someone who lives seven hours away was an amazing experience,\u201d said Joanna Gutierrez, one of the students taking courses at STC. \u201cIt felt like we were part of the actual campus life and I loved how informative and interesting it was.\u201d<\/p>\n

The all-day event offered students the chance to explore campus facilities and attractions and join a tour of the nearby Texas Department of Criminal Justice Huntsville Unit, a valuable experience for students pursuing a career in criminal justice.<\/p>\n

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