The quality of professors here is great. The professors will either lecture clear enough to grasp a subject, or they will force the students to put in time outside of class to master the subject. Usually the teachers that are notorious for being hard or how they run the class, those are the ones that I have learned the subject well. Those types of teachers have forced me to not be lazy and work for an A in class. The benefit of not being a large campus is that help is never that far away. There are always tutors close by to help learn the subject, and also the professor's office is also close by in case someone needs help.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The main campus for Southwestern College is fairly small compared to the size of a university. Before joining a club or organization on campus I got into a I am going in circles mood, because I was still at Southwestern and still had some ways to go before transferring. Also the large amount of students relative to the amount of classes available can cause for some students to not get in a class, and still be at Southwestern College longer than they should.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Despite the continuous raise in cost per unit at Southwestern it is still cheap compared to going a University. The cheaper price to pass general education classes is very beneficial, because I won't have to pay the expensive tuition to take them at a four year university. Being able to pass the general education classes at a lower cost means I can focus on my major once I do transfer.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Southwestern College is fairly small compared to a university, so try to find a club or organization to be apart of. Clubs and organizations make the experience at Southwestern better, because students get to meet other students and become involved in the school. I am apart of the Math Science Engineering Achievement (MESA), which gives free walk in tutoring to students. I am tutor here, and have also sought out help from the other tutors. This organization also helps students by giving them information about scholarships, internships related to the organization, and having competitions with other MESAs across San Diego.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Any major that there is Southwestern College can help students take the prerequisites for their major. If a major is not available, Southwestern College will at least help out your wallet and offer general education classes to transfer at a cheap price.
The quality of professors here is great. The professors will either lecture clear enough to grasp a subject, or they will force the students to put in time outside of class to master the subject. Usually the teachers that are notorious for being hard or how they run the class, those are the ones that I have learned the subject well. Those types of teachers have forced me to not be lazy and work for an A in class. The benefit of not being a large campus is that help is never that far away. There are always tutors close by to help learn the subject, and also the professor's office is also close by in case someone needs help.
The main campus for Southwestern College is fairly small compared to the size of a university. Before joining a club or organization on campus I got into a I am going in circles mood, because I was still at Southwestern and still had some ways to go before transferring. Also the large amount of students relative to the amount of classes available can cause for some students to not get in a class, and still be at Southwestern College longer than they should.
Despite the continuous raise in cost per unit at Southwestern it is still cheap compared to going a University. The cheaper price to pass general education classes is very beneficial, because I won't have to pay the expensive tuition to take them at a four year university. Being able to pass the general education classes at a lower cost means I can focus on my major once I do transfer.
Southwestern College is fairly small compared to a university, so try to find a club or organization to be apart of. Clubs and organizations make the experience at Southwestern better, because students get to meet other students and become involved in the school. I am apart of the Math Science Engineering Achievement (MESA), which gives free walk in tutoring to students. I am tutor here, and have also sought out help from the other tutors. This organization also helps students by giving them information about scholarships, internships related to the organization, and having competitions with other MESAs across San Diego.
Any major that there is Southwestern College can help students take the prerequisites for their major. If a major is not available, Southwestern College will at least help out your wallet and offer general education classes to transfer at a cheap price.