There are a good amount of professors that are dedicated to your education and truly care about your success. They will have have convenient office hours, regularly send e-mails regarding the course, and some of them will even have weekend tutoring sessions the week before the exam. However, that doesn't go for everyone; sometimes you will have to solely rely on your textbook for information. Additional resources for many courses will be available online through Blackboard, which is very useful for studying purposes. If you can't find what you're looking for through your professor, textbook, or online, you will have access to a large number of online periodical subscriptions, in addition to 4 well stocked libraries. If you come here wanting to learn, you will.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The campus is beautiful, and the staff is generally friendly. The only downside is the fact that this is a commuter campus, and many students have a I just want to get my degree and leave mentality. However, this can be counteracted by joining the many clubs and organizations the school has to offer.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Although there are occasional tuition increases, City College still has excellent value. The courses offered are what you would expect in any school, including a state school or private university, and the facilities are well kept considering the budget they have to work with.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Before registering for your courses, cross check the professors with ratemyprofessors.com! You'll have a much better idea of what to expect; as I said before, not everyone is a winner. In addition, if you are planning to have two classes in a row, try to ensure that they're in the same building. The campus doesn't look big at first, but if you only have 5 minutes to get to where you need to go, it may not happen.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students that are also working will have an easy time finding classes that fit into their schedule; many late night and early morning classes are offered in almost every subject matter. Students interested in conducting research will be able to choose from many labs in the fields of science, engineering, and psychology.
There are a good amount of professors that are dedicated to your education and truly care about your success. They will have have convenient office hours, regularly send e-mails regarding the course, and some of them will even have weekend tutoring sessions the week before the exam. However, that doesn't go for everyone; sometimes you will have to solely rely on your textbook for information. Additional resources for many courses will be available online through Blackboard, which is very useful for studying purposes. If you can't find what you're looking for through your professor, textbook, or online, you will have access to a large number of online periodical subscriptions, in addition to 4 well stocked libraries. If you come here wanting to learn, you will.
The campus is beautiful, and the staff is generally friendly. The only downside is the fact that this is a commuter campus, and many students have a I just want to get my degree and leave mentality. However, this can be counteracted by joining the many clubs and organizations the school has to offer.
Although there are occasional tuition increases, City College still has excellent value. The courses offered are what you would expect in any school, including a state school or private university, and the facilities are well kept considering the budget they have to work with.
Before registering for your courses, cross check the professors with ratemyprofessors.com! You'll have a much better idea of what to expect; as I said before, not everyone is a winner. In addition, if you are planning to have two classes in a row, try to ensure that they're in the same building. The campus doesn't look big at first, but if you only have 5 minutes to get to where you need to go, it may not happen.
Students that are also working will have an easy time finding classes that fit into their schedule; many late night and early morning classes are offered in almost every subject matter. Students interested in conducting research will be able to choose from many labs in the fields of science, engineering, and psychology.