I am definitely learning a lot in the higher level classes at Cuyamaca. For example, I am taking a chemistry class with the head of the chemistry department, and she is an amazing professor. People take her if they want to go far in their careers. However, the general education classes are extremely easy, and sometimes the professors seem like they are repeating things I already know.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I do enjoy being here just because of the fact that it is saving me bundles and bundles of money. There is a nice student cafe that I go to sometimes after classes to play pool or ping pong, and the campus is nice on the eyes. I also enjoy that students get the chance to speak with all of the professors, and the classes are very tight-knit.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Definitely worth it to attend Cuyamaca! I got all of my tuition fees waived my first semester, so the only thing I had to pay for was books. All in all, I spent less than $300 for the semester to attend, whereas my sister attends another university and she nad to pay close to $10,000 for one semester. For the quality of the learning, the price is outstanding, and it is worth it to attend Cuyamaca. The only thing is that I know a lot of people who get ridiculous amounts of FAFSA money when they don't need it, and they spend it on things that do not relate to school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I did not want to attend Cuyamaca at first, just because it was a community college and I was already accepted into an accredited 4-year that I could not afford. After my first semester, my mind is completely changed. Nothing is better for a student than saving money. You can even get all of your general education out of the way, economically priced, and then transfer to any University you want. Also, Cuyamaca has a variety of degrees that you can get, and it is easy to graduate. If you are considering Cuyamaca, it IS worth it!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People searching for a degree, Students trying to save money, Students who are looking to stay home or rent/buy a place to stay, people who like having shopping centers nearby (Movie Theater, Staples, Target, Kohls, Michaels, Starbucks, Ralphs, countless other stores), Students hoping to transfer.
I am definitely learning a lot in the higher level classes at Cuyamaca. For example, I am taking a chemistry class with the head of the chemistry department, and she is an amazing professor. People take her if they want to go far in their careers. However, the general education classes are extremely easy, and sometimes the professors seem like they are repeating things I already know.
I do enjoy being here just because of the fact that it is saving me bundles and bundles of money. There is a nice student cafe that I go to sometimes after classes to play pool or ping pong, and the campus is nice on the eyes. I also enjoy that students get the chance to speak with all of the professors, and the classes are very tight-knit.
Definitely worth it to attend Cuyamaca! I got all of my tuition fees waived my first semester, so the only thing I had to pay for was books. All in all, I spent less than $300 for the semester to attend, whereas my sister attends another university and she nad to pay close to $10,000 for one semester. For the quality of the learning, the price is outstanding, and it is worth it to attend Cuyamaca. The only thing is that I know a lot of people who get ridiculous amounts of FAFSA money when they don't need it, and they spend it on things that do not relate to school.
I did not want to attend Cuyamaca at first, just because it was a community college and I was already accepted into an accredited 4-year that I could not afford. After my first semester, my mind is completely changed. Nothing is better for a student than saving money. You can even get all of your general education out of the way, economically priced, and then transfer to any University you want. Also, Cuyamaca has a variety of degrees that you can get, and it is easy to graduate. If you are considering Cuyamaca, it IS worth it!
People searching for a degree, Students trying to save money, Students who are looking to stay home or rent/buy a place to stay, people who like having shopping centers nearby (Movie Theater, Staples, Target, Kohls, Michaels, Starbucks, Ralphs, countless other stores), Students hoping to transfer.