I definitely am learning so much here at this school. This is my second year at this school and all the professors I have had are really helpful and they make subjects that would appear to be boring into really interesting material. For example, I'm not too much of a science fan but my Biology teacher has such a funny and uplifting personality and makes learning the material fun and easy. Those are definite qualities that any student would want in a teacher for better understanding in material. I actually retain the information I learn which in high school was impossible for me; a one week break from school would already cause me to forget what I learned! Overall the teachers have great teaching methods and I definitely have learned a lot.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Grossmont has a very quiet and mellow environment. It was a real culture shock coming from a high school for the performing arts where all the students are social and there are more activities and opportunities to make friends. In community college it seemed like it was all serious business because everyone has their own different schedules and agendas-- when is there time to socialize? I at first felt miserable because all my friends were at other colleges and I found myself just going to class and coming home early and then then next day going to class and going home. In highschool I went home around seven at night with all the rehearsals I had, so it was different. However, I have learned to adapt to a more serious environment. Grossmont definitely is easy to warm up to, and academically I am very happy that I am at this community college. I am starting to make friends and it has been fun.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
At around $26 a unit, I am just able to afford college especially compared to University schools. Reading the other reviews for this school I am guessing there has been a big increase from $10 and $16 but it still is pretty good.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Some things I recommend is definitely schedule appointments with counselors as soon as possible because they book very easily! At Grossmont the classes fill up pretty fast too so it is better to know as soon as possible exactly what classes you want to take. I also suggest exploring all the centers that the school has to offer because there are many beneficial areas of interest to student. For example, the tech mall is a building filled with computers for homework or studying. The career center is also a great place to go and financial aid office for scholarship information.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I definitely recommend students to come here first if they want to start off easy on the tuition. I applied and was accepted to San Diego State University but my mother had told me that going to a community college would be better and easier for her (regarding finance). At first I was devastated because my friends were all going to State but I couldn't afford it, and I also didn't fancy how my classmates at Grossmont were all trying to get into State, a college I had been accepted to in the first place. Now however, I am very content with the choice of going to this school first. I am saving a lot of money and I am able to transfer to any other college of my choice. This was a great transition school from highschool to real-world college. This is good for the type of student that isn't quite ready to attend a huge university. Those schools can be overwhelming. At Grossmont, it's a more calm environment with friendly counselors and professors that will aid you in preparation for college life!
I definitely am learning so much here at this school. This is my second year at this school and all the professors I have had are really helpful and they make subjects that would appear to be boring into really interesting material. For example, I'm not too much of a science fan but my Biology teacher has such a funny and uplifting personality and makes learning the material fun and easy. Those are definite qualities that any student would want in a teacher for better understanding in material. I actually retain the information I learn which in high school was impossible for me; a one week break from school would already cause me to forget what I learned! Overall the teachers have great teaching methods and I definitely have learned a lot.
Grossmont has a very quiet and mellow environment. It was a real culture shock coming from a high school for the performing arts where all the students are social and there are more activities and opportunities to make friends. In community college it seemed like it was all serious business because everyone has their own different schedules and agendas-- when is there time to socialize? I at first felt miserable because all my friends were at other colleges and I found myself just going to class and coming home early and then then next day going to class and going home. In highschool I went home around seven at night with all the rehearsals I had, so it was different. However, I have learned to adapt to a more serious environment. Grossmont definitely is easy to warm up to, and academically I am very happy that I am at this community college. I am starting to make friends and it has been fun.
At around $26 a unit, I am just able to afford college especially compared to University schools. Reading the other reviews for this school I am guessing there has been a big increase from $10 and $16 but it still is pretty good.
Some things I recommend is definitely schedule appointments with counselors as soon as possible because they book very easily! At Grossmont the classes fill up pretty fast too so it is better to know as soon as possible exactly what classes you want to take. I also suggest exploring all the centers that the school has to offer because there are many beneficial areas of interest to student. For example, the tech mall is a building filled with computers for homework or studying. The career center is also a great place to go and financial aid office for scholarship information.
I definitely recommend students to come here first if they want to start off easy on the tuition. I applied and was accepted to San Diego State University but my mother had told me that going to a community college would be better and easier for her (regarding finance). At first I was devastated because my friends were all going to State but I couldn't afford it, and I also didn't fancy how my classmates at Grossmont were all trying to get into State, a college I had been accepted to in the first place. Now however, I am very content with the choice of going to this school first. I am saving a lot of money and I am able to transfer to any other college of my choice. This was a great transition school from highschool to real-world college. This is good for the type of student that isn't quite ready to attend a huge university. Those schools can be overwhelming. At Grossmont, it's a more calm environment with friendly counselors and professors that will aid you in preparation for college life!