Review of Connecticut State Community College Housatonic
from Derby, CT
Describe your college in three sentences.
Housatonic Community college is an ideal school for individuals who have lower incomes and/or are minorities. It is located in downtown Bridgeport in close proximity to buses, train station and ferry. HCC has transfer partnerships with four year colleges located in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and others.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for financial aid assistance early. Research opportunities in advance.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Professors are reasonable. Small class room size.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
No dorms on campus. College closes at 10 p.m. Plenty of lounging areas. Student life is active.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Cafeteria food is decent. More than one Cafeteria.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Join a student club or shop downtown Bridgeport.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Make use of the student labs. Get extra help and anticipate problems you may have with subjects. Plan to schedule appointments with tutors before hand.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Campus has diverse populations elders, professionals, parents, high school students, and more.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
serious, learning disabled, honor, legal immigrants, seniors, continuing education, hybrid, and more
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Student Senate, Women's Groups, Men's Groups, Professional Groups, Religious Groups, Minority Groups, and more
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Sororities and Fraternities
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Housatonic Community college is an ideal school for individuals who have lower incomes and/or are minorities. It is located in downtown Bridgeport in close proximity to buses, train station and ferry. HCC has transfer partnerships with four year colleges located in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and others.
Apply for financial aid assistance early. Research opportunities in advance.
Professors are reasonable. Small class room size.
No dorms on campus. College closes at 10 p.m. Plenty of lounging areas. Student life is active.
Cafeteria food is decent. More than one Cafeteria.
Join a student club or shop downtown Bridgeport.
Make use of the student labs. Get extra help and anticipate problems you may have with subjects. Plan to schedule appointments with tutors before hand.
Campus has diverse populations elders, professionals, parents, high school students, and more.
serious, learning disabled, honor, legal immigrants, seniors, continuing education, hybrid, and more
Student Senate, Women's Groups, Men's Groups, Professional Groups, Religious Groups, Minority Groups, and more
Sororities and Fraternities
Public Safety Officers