Guide for Students in Arts & Languages

• Get to know A&L instructors in your classes and by attending student drop-in hours.
• Watch for and join faculty-led workshops offered by the Panther Transfer Academy, the Library/Learning Resource Center and the Panther Learning Lab.

• Visit the Hartnell Clubs & Organizations page to learn about student groups directly connected to A&L careers, such as Theatre Arts & Cinema, the Writers’ Guild, Spanish Club, Photography Club and more.

Students can attend Hartnell events at no charge, and many community events are available free or at a reduced cost:

• Live theatre at The Western Stage on the Hartnell campus
• College and community art exhibits
• Poetry readings and visiting authors
• College and community music performances

• Check salary info and education required for A&L careers in the Hartnell Program Mapper.
• Attend transfer and career fairs for A&L at Hartnell.
• Watch for community events, such as the Defense Language Institute Language Day
• Watch for college info on student competitions, grants & awards.

Scholarships specifically for Arts & Languages students include:

• Film student scholarships for Monterey County residents
• Greater Than Gatsby photography scholarships
• Cyrus Artisan Rugs Scholarship Grant
• Killian Scholarships for Hartnell music students
• Boronda International Travel Program

• National Steinbeck Center Writing Coach
• Become a tutor or SI in the Panther Learning Lab.
• Volunteer with the Monterey County Free Libraries.

• Explore internship opportunities with The Western Stage, MCAET, Digital Nest and the Salinas Valley Arts & Innovation Hub.
• Investigate Work Study jobs at the Library/Learning Resource Center.