Review of Northampton County Area Community College
from Bethlehem, PA
Describe your college in three sentences.
northampton community college is a place where learning is encouraged. professors don't sit in the front of class and read off of power-points, they engage students and change the learning process. also, class sizes are small (usually under 40) so you are more than just a number to teachers, they actually know your name.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
find something that you are passionate about and run with it. there are programs at northampton for every type of student, and they offer a variety of non-credit programs as well.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
i attended bloomsburg before transferring to northampton, and the classes are much more difficult here. like i said before, teachers engage you so that usually translates to more coursework.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
i wouldn't know i commute, but i hear good things about the dorms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
northampton's cafeteria food is halfway decent for the most part, but the northampton winds restaurant is amazing. the culinary students prepare 4 and 5 course meals under supervision of the head chefs in the program.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
the gym is nicely equipped with top of the line equipment, and there are a few basketball and tennis courts around campus. also, there are 2 student lounges where people tend to congregate. south-side bethlehem has a pretty nice bar scene, and the casino is always a good time.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
i pay a quarter of what other freshmen/sophomores are shelling out to big universities, and i am taking all of the same classes. also, northampton has a great transfer advising department, and agreements with many surrounding schools.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
northampton has a program called first impressions that gives students free business attire to have for interviews.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
self-motivated
passionate
hard working
focused
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
get involved! northampton has something for everyone; ski club, business club, marketing club, outdoors club just to name a few.
northampton community college is a place where learning is encouraged. professors don't sit in the front of class and read off of power-points, they engage students and change the learning process. also, class sizes are small (usually under 40) so you are more than just a number to teachers, they actually know your name.
find something that you are passionate about and run with it. there are programs at northampton for every type of student, and they offer a variety of non-credit programs as well.
i attended bloomsburg before transferring to northampton, and the classes are much more difficult here. like i said before, teachers engage you so that usually translates to more coursework.
i wouldn't know i commute, but i hear good things about the dorms.
northampton's cafeteria food is halfway decent for the most part, but the northampton winds restaurant is amazing. the culinary students prepare 4 and 5 course meals under supervision of the head chefs in the program.
the gym is nicely equipped with top of the line equipment, and there are a few basketball and tennis courts around campus. also, there are 2 student lounges where people tend to congregate. south-side bethlehem has a pretty nice bar scene, and the casino is always a good time.
i pay a quarter of what other freshmen/sophomores are shelling out to big universities, and i am taking all of the same classes. also, northampton has a great transfer advising department, and agreements with many surrounding schools.
northampton has a program called first impressions that gives students free business attire to have for interviews.
self-motivated passionate hard working focused
get involved! northampton has something for everyone; ski club, business club, marketing club, outdoors club just to name a few.