Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Solano Community College is great because of personable teachers, challenging academics, and small class sizes. At Solano, teachers recognize your face and know your name because the teachers at Solano for the most part are willing to sit down with you, talk with you, and do what it takes to make you succeed. Furthermore, the academics are challenging--especially in science majors. As a biology major, I have found my science classes and teachers tough, but fair. The teachers for biology and chemistry make the classroom environment friendly by encouraging the asking of questions and telling science jokes. Last but not least, the class sizes are small. Many colleges are so enormous that students get lost in the shuffle. However, at Solano, there's anywhere from 15-30 students per classroom. This gives any student in a classroom an opportunity to learn each classmate's name or even an opportunity to make a new friend.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Solano Community College has encouraging professors, great science programs, and a beautiful campus. So far, my experience thus far with professors has been better than not. Teachers in all areas, including English, Speech, and Math, equip students to succeed by asking thought provoking questions and applying real life applications. In addition, the science programs at Solano prepare students for the future by having students use lab equipment and techniques that are also used for genetics and forensics. Also, Solano has a beautiful campus. The campus is well kept because the trees are trimmed and the grass is cut on a regular basis. Even more, the clock tower in the middle of the campus seems to give Solano a traditional feel.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Given that Solano is a community college, Solano is much cheaper than a 4 year institution. Solano is very affordable.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are interested in attending Solano, make sure that you see a counselor as soon as possible. Also, apply for Financial Aid well in advance (as close to Jan. 1 is possible). Research your professors so that your class experience can be better. Most of all, stay on track! Try to take classes that you know will definitely transfer if you're looking to transfer. If needed, make more than one counselor appointment. Ask other students about scholarships you can apply for.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Solano is great for students that want to get their GE done for an affordable price. Also, Solano is great for students wanting to get into a Biology or science related field.
Solano Community College is great because of personable teachers, challenging academics, and small class sizes. At Solano, teachers recognize your face and know your name because the teachers at Solano for the most part are willing to sit down with you, talk with you, and do what it takes to make you succeed. Furthermore, the academics are challenging--especially in science majors. As a biology major, I have found my science classes and teachers tough, but fair. The teachers for biology and chemistry make the classroom environment friendly by encouraging the asking of questions and telling science jokes. Last but not least, the class sizes are small. Many colleges are so enormous that students get lost in the shuffle. However, at Solano, there's anywhere from 15-30 students per classroom. This gives any student in a classroom an opportunity to learn each classmate's name or even an opportunity to make a new friend.
Solano Community College has encouraging professors, great science programs, and a beautiful campus. So far, my experience thus far with professors has been better than not. Teachers in all areas, including English, Speech, and Math, equip students to succeed by asking thought provoking questions and applying real life applications. In addition, the science programs at Solano prepare students for the future by having students use lab equipment and techniques that are also used for genetics and forensics. Also, Solano has a beautiful campus. The campus is well kept because the trees are trimmed and the grass is cut on a regular basis. Even more, the clock tower in the middle of the campus seems to give Solano a traditional feel.
Given that Solano is a community college, Solano is much cheaper than a 4 year institution. Solano is very affordable.
If you are interested in attending Solano, make sure that you see a counselor as soon as possible. Also, apply for Financial Aid well in advance (as close to Jan. 1 is possible). Research your professors so that your class experience can be better. Most of all, stay on track! Try to take classes that you know will definitely transfer if you're looking to transfer. If needed, make more than one counselor appointment. Ask other students about scholarships you can apply for.
Solano is great for students that want to get their GE done for an affordable price. Also, Solano is great for students wanting to get into a Biology or science related field.