Housatonic Community College Reviews

a current student here

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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.
Tips for prospective students	Apply for financial aid assistance early. Research opportunities in advance.
Academic Rigor	Professors are reasonable. Small class room size.
Dorm Life	No dorms on campus. College closes at 10 p.m. Plenty of lounging areas. Student life is active.
Food and Dining	Cafeteria food is decent. More than one Cafeteria.
What to do for fun	Join a student club or shop downtown Bridgeport.
Bang for the buck	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.
Great for these types of students	serious, learning disabled, honor, legal immigrants, seniors, continuing education, hybrid, and more
Clubs and Activities	Student Senate, Women's Groups, Men's Groups, Professional Groups, Religious Groups, Minority Groups, and more
Greek Life	Sororities and Fraternities
Campus Safety	Public Safety Officers

accepted here and planning to attend soon

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In three sentences	Housatonic Community College is a 2 year college that offers certifications, degrees and transfer programs. The college is convenient to My home & public transportation. HCC is affordable & has an excellent reputation in my community.
Tips for prospective students	Start registering as early as possible. Prepare Your FAFSA. Work hard.
Food and Dining	The HCC area has many great places to eat!!! Try something new and differnt. The city offers Greeek, Italian, Jamaican, Spanish, Jewish, turkish restaurants.
What to do for fun	The area offers many exciting things for entertainment. Seaside park, festivals, Harbor yard, Theatres, restaurants, swimming
Bang for the buck	Housatonic Community college is not a dorm college. The College is for everyday people who want a secondary education. People who attend this school, work jobs, have children, or are students who live in the surrounding area. Many HCC Students transfer to 4 year colleges because of the affordability of HCC- This is a perfect starting off point. The School offers an excellent education with excellent professors and teachers.
Great for these types of students	An affordable option whether Your considering a 2 year degree, or interested in a transfer program. It is an affordable option if You are worrying about paying off student loans.