Northern Essex Community College encompasses a diversified body of students. The professors at N.E.C.C. are encouraging, challenge the students and really care. I have attended Northern Essex Community College on a part-time basis for several years and am excited to be a graduating participant for the college's 50th Year Celebration! Congratulations Class of 2012!!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Showing up for all of your classes on a regular basis is critical for success. Make sure you complete all reading assignments and take neat and organized notes in each class. Ask lots of questions!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
There are standard rules and regulations that all students must follow. Academically, teachers lay out the ground rules on the first day of class. It is then up to the student to follow these rules. If there is a valid reason or excuse for late assignments or absenteeism, teachers are accepting of these kinds of situations, as long as they do no become habitual. Northern Essex presents a standard of excellence that tops most community colleges in the country.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Most students commute to and from the college on a daily basis. There is limited housing for the students, but there are willing families in the surrounding area that house students.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Northern Essex has a cafeteria on the second floor in the Student Center. It has a variety of foods including fruits, pizza, sandwiches, and vending machines. In the Spurk Building, there is a cafe called Jitters Cafe. You can order coffee, tea, juice, soda, water, bagels, pastries and energy bars. There is a comfortable lounge area with computers for students to study or check into the Student Online Center.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Northern Essex Community College has a calendar of events that occur throughout the school year. They include Drama Club presentations, musicals, guest lecturers and a number of other enjoyable activities. There are also many opportunities to engage in volunteer work in and around the college, which gives the student a great sense of helping others.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Northern Essex is an excellent way to obtain a well-rounded education without breaking the bank. It is also great way to get a taste of a particular major and then transfer to a 4-year school.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
An education at Northern Essex Community College offers great opportunities for students whose are bi-lingual or who need some extra tutoring in English. There are many English as a Second Language classes that are offered for these specific students. The Math Lab at N.E. C. C. is phenomenal and if there is ever a need to brush up on your math skills, this is the place to go! The college provides an array of services for all kinds of students!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Northern Essex Community College's list of clubs and activities is unusually long. There are clubs for writers, foreign language buffs, a dance club which includes Hip Hop and Modern dance and clubs for the budding or elite artist. Just to name a few! There are many sports-related clubs as well, that are very popular at Northern Essex Community College, including an all-equipped fitness center that offers free membership for all its students.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety is second to none! The N.E.C.C. security police are constantly patrolling the campus day and night and they are they are always willing to give a helping hand, when necessary.
Northern Essex Community College encompasses a diversified body of students. The professors at N.E.C.C. are encouraging, challenge the students and really care. I have attended Northern Essex Community College on a part-time basis for several years and am excited to be a graduating participant for the college's 50th Year Celebration! Congratulations Class of 2012!!
Showing up for all of your classes on a regular basis is critical for success. Make sure you complete all reading assignments and take neat and organized notes in each class. Ask lots of questions!
There are standard rules and regulations that all students must follow. Academically, teachers lay out the ground rules on the first day of class. It is then up to the student to follow these rules. If there is a valid reason or excuse for late assignments or absenteeism, teachers are accepting of these kinds of situations, as long as they do no become habitual. Northern Essex presents a standard of excellence that tops most community colleges in the country.
Most students commute to and from the college on a daily basis. There is limited housing for the students, but there are willing families in the surrounding area that house students.
Northern Essex has a cafeteria on the second floor in the Student Center. It has a variety of foods including fruits, pizza, sandwiches, and vending machines. In the Spurk Building, there is a cafe called Jitters Cafe. You can order coffee, tea, juice, soda, water, bagels, pastries and energy bars. There is a comfortable lounge area with computers for students to study or check into the Student Online Center.
Northern Essex Community College has a calendar of events that occur throughout the school year. They include Drama Club presentations, musicals, guest lecturers and a number of other enjoyable activities. There are also many opportunities to engage in volunteer work in and around the college, which gives the student a great sense of helping others.
Northern Essex is an excellent way to obtain a well-rounded education without breaking the bank. It is also great way to get a taste of a particular major and then transfer to a 4-year school.
An education at Northern Essex Community College offers great opportunities for students whose are bi-lingual or who need some extra tutoring in English. There are many English as a Second Language classes that are offered for these specific students. The Math Lab at N.E. C. C. is phenomenal and if there is ever a need to brush up on your math skills, this is the place to go! The college provides an array of services for all kinds of students!
Northern Essex Community College's list of clubs and activities is unusually long. There are clubs for writers, foreign language buffs, a dance club which includes Hip Hop and Modern dance and clubs for the budding or elite artist. Just to name a few! There are many sports-related clubs as well, that are very popular at Northern Essex Community College, including an all-equipped fitness center that offers free membership for all its students.
Campus Safety is second to none! The N.E.C.C. security police are constantly patrolling the campus day and night and they are they are always willing to give a helping hand, when necessary.