From normal school stuff (academics) to abnormal (Powerpoint, Excel, Word tricks) to local (stuff about Tucson) to just plain fun (I took a class called Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement), I have learned a lot at Pima. It is very easy to find a quite spot to study and read, and there are plenty of computers to do research on if the you need them.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Smaller campuses that are (for the most part) secluded on the edges of town and have the desert right within them, Pima is a very nice place to be. The teachers, since they have fewer students to deal with, are very personal and greet you semesters after you take their class. The other students you see also are very friendly, and there are several free clubs to join, depending on your interests.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Put simply: Pima costs about $55 per credit hour (as of fall 2009). Parking is free. Tutoring help is free. The clubs are free. Most events that come with food only cost $5.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Check Pima out before you graduate. If you live in Tucson, you might even be able to register as a student before you graduate. That gives you a huge boost in enrolling for classes since you will not be a New Student the fall semester.
Talk to the advisers. They are very helpful and friendly. Try to get the same one each time.
Check out the scholarships that Pima offers. There are lots of them.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Since Pima is much smaller than the University of Arizona, it is great for those students who come from smaller schools or who were homeschooled (like me). Also, since Pima has lots of night/weekend/at-your-own-pace classes, it is great for people who have to work full time or have kids.
From normal school stuff (academics) to abnormal (Powerpoint, Excel, Word tricks) to local (stuff about Tucson) to just plain fun (I took a class called Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement), I have learned a lot at Pima. It is very easy to find a quite spot to study and read, and there are plenty of computers to do research on if the you need them.
Smaller campuses that are (for the most part) secluded on the edges of town and have the desert right within them, Pima is a very nice place to be. The teachers, since they have fewer students to deal with, are very personal and greet you semesters after you take their class. The other students you see also are very friendly, and there are several free clubs to join, depending on your interests.
Put simply: Pima costs about $55 per credit hour (as of fall 2009). Parking is free. Tutoring help is free. The clubs are free. Most events that come with food only cost $5.
Check Pima out before you graduate. If you live in Tucson, you might even be able to register as a student before you graduate. That gives you a huge boost in enrolling for classes since you will not be a New Student the fall semester. Talk to the advisers. They are very helpful and friendly. Try to get the same one each time. Check out the scholarships that Pima offers. There are lots of them.
Since Pima is much smaller than the University of Arizona, it is great for those students who come from smaller schools or who were homeschooled (like me). Also, since Pima has lots of night/weekend/at-your-own-pace classes, it is great for people who have to work full time or have kids.