The teachers here really know what they're talking about, and the small school setting makes it easy to communicate with them when you need a little more help on a certain topic, plus your fellow students help a lot too. It's easy to just hang out with them before the teacher comes in and just talk about the assignments in a relaxed environment.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love Coastal Bend, at first I didn't want to go to such a small school, I just wanted to go straight to a University, but once I got here, it was great. The teachers are helpful, and actually care about the success of their students, classes are fun, and the students interact well. It's a really great place to start the transition into a University.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The best part about Coastal Bend? It's affordable, and worth every cent. Financial aide covers just about everything if you don't live in the dorms, you will have to pay a little more if you need one though, that's only if you already live nearby though, if you're from out of town, you'll definitely save money by staying in a dorm instead of an apartment. They're pretty nice rooms too.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for scholarships, even though the campus is affordable, it isn't free. Student loans are not fun, and the meeting to get one is long. Take it from me, getting scholarships is way better then having to pay out of pocket. Oh, and join SSS! (Student Support Services, it's a Trio program) They are an incredibly helpful program, you can tutor, or get a tutor (or both!), their is always a counselor there for you, and you won't have to wait for one of the general counselors. They help with everything, laptops, books, trips to other colleges, workshops, transfer, course guidance..everything. I can't think of a reason not to join.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Coastal Bend is great for all types of students, at least the ones who value their education.
The teachers here really know what they're talking about, and the small school setting makes it easy to communicate with them when you need a little more help on a certain topic, plus your fellow students help a lot too. It's easy to just hang out with them before the teacher comes in and just talk about the assignments in a relaxed environment.
I love Coastal Bend, at first I didn't want to go to such a small school, I just wanted to go straight to a University, but once I got here, it was great. The teachers are helpful, and actually care about the success of their students, classes are fun, and the students interact well. It's a really great place to start the transition into a University.
The best part about Coastal Bend? It's affordable, and worth every cent. Financial aide covers just about everything if you don't live in the dorms, you will have to pay a little more if you need one though, that's only if you already live nearby though, if you're from out of town, you'll definitely save money by staying in a dorm instead of an apartment. They're pretty nice rooms too.
Apply for scholarships, even though the campus is affordable, it isn't free. Student loans are not fun, and the meeting to get one is long. Take it from me, getting scholarships is way better then having to pay out of pocket. Oh, and join SSS! (Student Support Services, it's a Trio program) They are an incredibly helpful program, you can tutor, or get a tutor (or both!), their is always a counselor there for you, and you won't have to wait for one of the general counselors. They help with everything, laptops, books, trips to other colleges, workshops, transfer, course guidance..everything. I can't think of a reason not to join.
Coastal Bend is great for all types of students, at least the ones who value their education.