The classes are small, 30 students max. This makes for great communication between you and the professor (no teacher assistants here!). All of my teachers are excited to teach each day, and make the material exciting (even math). I don't believe that a community college offers less quality education. I'm getting a lot out of the classes I've taken.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
It's a clean, safe environment, but because everyone commutes it's obviously missing that college experience of dorming and close knit feeling. Regardless, everyone's friendly and in the same situation as you, so you feel completely at ease. The class schedules are so flexible, I take all of my classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-3pm. I love those 4 day weekends!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You really can't beat the prices. A full load for me is a little over $1000 per semester. Compare that to regular university prices, which go from $5000 to $10000 a semester, all for the exact same general education classes! It's pretty much a no-brainer. I don't regret my decision at all, because while everyone's in debt, I'll be enjoying that money saved.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you struggle financially even a little bit, I strongly suggest Moraine Valley. The education was was above satisfactory, most teachers I've had are relatively easy and flexible about grades (lots of extra credit opportunities), and there are brand new buildings literally built this year. It's a pretty campus and you get a great value. I can't talk it up more.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Undecided majors, smart budgeting students, wanting to get gen-eds out of the way.
The classes are small, 30 students max. This makes for great communication between you and the professor (no teacher assistants here!). All of my teachers are excited to teach each day, and make the material exciting (even math). I don't believe that a community college offers less quality education. I'm getting a lot out of the classes I've taken.
It's a clean, safe environment, but because everyone commutes it's obviously missing that college experience of dorming and close knit feeling. Regardless, everyone's friendly and in the same situation as you, so you feel completely at ease. The class schedules are so flexible, I take all of my classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-3pm. I love those 4 day weekends!
You really can't beat the prices. A full load for me is a little over $1000 per semester. Compare that to regular university prices, which go from $5000 to $10000 a semester, all for the exact same general education classes! It's pretty much a no-brainer. I don't regret my decision at all, because while everyone's in debt, I'll be enjoying that money saved.
If you struggle financially even a little bit, I strongly suggest Moraine Valley. The education was was above satisfactory, most teachers I've had are relatively easy and flexible about grades (lots of extra credit opportunities), and there are brand new buildings literally built this year. It's a pretty campus and you get a great value. I can't talk it up more.
Undecided majors, smart budgeting students, wanting to get gen-eds out of the way.