Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College

Avondale, AZ, USA
Public
2 Year

Jenny's Review

Review of Estrella Mountain Community College

from Goodyear, AZ

Describe your college in three sentences.

Estrella Community College is a great choice for students looking for a condensed, and one to one classes. This college provides a wide range of resources, as well as activities for student. The faculty and staff are genuinely interested in the students success, and it offers online, hybrid, and in person classes; which is a great tool for students who cannot commute to campus.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

When enrolling to Estrella Mountain Community College take the PAW sessions, and the orientation, where mostly all questions regarding school life can be answered. As well, make sure to take advantage of the Student Center, and Tutoring Services that the school provides. The library has an extensive collection of books, articles, and more, not just on campus, but online as well. Be active in campus activities, and your college life experience will be filled with positive memories instead of negative ones.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The academic rigor solely depends on what classes one is taking. As well, it depends on how much a student is willing to invest in their studies, or how seriously they take their school work. The courses offered on here are the same as the one at an University, and deserve to be treated as such.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

EMCC does not have a dorm, but campus life is very active and there is a student center mainly for students to either chill or hangout. There is a cafeteria, and the scenery at the school is very beautiful.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The cafeteria offers a wide range of different foods, and at the student center they offer coffee for free. The school also has a restaurant where culinary students get to experience cooking, but it is also opened to the public.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

As mentioned before, there is a Student Center on campus where there are many different activities happening, as well there are different sorts of clubs and organizations that happen on campus.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Most movie theaters have a discount for students, you just have to show your school id. The online library has a 24/7 online librarian that can help a student find any information at anytime. There is also a Writing Center where students can submit their papers to get critiqued, and aids the student in becoming a stronger writer.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The campus has a both a library and restaurant that is open to the public and not just students.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Estrella Mountain Community College is great for students looking for a smaller, yet effective start in college. It allows a student to be in a college environment with out the pressure of a huge intimidating campus. As well, it is great for those students who prefer smaller class sizes, and more one on one with teachers.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are a variety of different clubs: Administration of Justice Club Asian Pacific/International Student Club Black Student Union Christian Challenge Drama Club EMCC Fashion Club Entrepreneur Club Forensics Club and many more.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honorary society for community colleges. It promotes scholarships, leadership, service, and fellowship among talented community college students.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

EMCC has a public safety office that is operational 24/7, 365 days a year. There is a constant presence of officers throughout the campus, and at night there are patrol cars out.