I am definitely learning a lot at Riverside Community College (now called Riverside City College). The education you get obviously various among the different professors, but overall it is of good quality. I have a couple friends who attend different 4-year universities and from what I hear the caliber of teaching quality is of the same level.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Though you can't really gain the college experience that you normally would if you were at a 4-year university, there is a lot RCC still has to offer that has a strong, college ambiance to it. Something that RCC does for you is that it really develops your independence as a student; you quickly learn that you are responsible for your academic career and that sometimes you have to learn to take action for yourself.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I'm not sure if the cost per unit has changed from $26, but if the price has not changed then a loaded 18 units comes out to only $468 a semester. I'm about to transfer to a 4-year university where the semester costs about 4 times that. So the price for RCC is definitely not ridiculous when looked at in context. You can also apply for the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) which actually waives the cost of units every semester (something that I used and saved tons of money with).
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
My main tips for the prospective student are these
- Try to detach yourself from depending on others and make decisions for yourself.
- Don't expect that the information will just come to you at RCC. 4-year universities tend to be a lot more direct about information, but at RCC one must research on one's own.
- Try to take as many classes as you can during a term so as to finish your goals quicker.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
- Independent
- Financially hindered
- With forms of transportation
I am definitely learning a lot at Riverside Community College (now called Riverside City College). The education you get obviously various among the different professors, but overall it is of good quality. I have a couple friends who attend different 4-year universities and from what I hear the caliber of teaching quality is of the same level.
Though you can't really gain the college experience that you normally would if you were at a 4-year university, there is a lot RCC still has to offer that has a strong, college ambiance to it. Something that RCC does for you is that it really develops your independence as a student; you quickly learn that you are responsible for your academic career and that sometimes you have to learn to take action for yourself.
I'm not sure if the cost per unit has changed from $26, but if the price has not changed then a loaded 18 units comes out to only $468 a semester. I'm about to transfer to a 4-year university where the semester costs about 4 times that. So the price for RCC is definitely not ridiculous when looked at in context. You can also apply for the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) which actually waives the cost of units every semester (something that I used and saved tons of money with).
My main tips for the prospective student are these - Try to detach yourself from depending on others and make decisions for yourself. - Don't expect that the information will just come to you at RCC. 4-year universities tend to be a lot more direct about information, but at RCC one must research on one's own. - Try to take as many classes as you can during a term so as to finish your goals quicker.
- Independent - Financially hindered - With forms of transportation