I am planing on taking a computer programming class at a local community college (Westchester) over the summer. Has anyone had negative experiences doing something like this over a summer? (I’m also working a full time job, forget the idea of relaxation). And no, I’m not taking this class for college, I’m taking it because I want to (the college thing is a nice bonus though).
<p>you might have a hard time, and it might be a hard class</p>
<p>but other than that, if you're up for the challenge, then it's okay</p>
<p>Don't you have a friend that could teach you? CC classes may not cover as much as you would like. In addition, the friend would probably cost less :)</p>
<p>It's actully pretty cheap, like 45 hours for about $500.00, with all fees (most of my friends would be more than $10.00 an hour), it might be hard, but it's only an intro class. I don't know anyone who can teach me that. I was going to take it at my high school but it wasn't offered at a time slot I could fit. Besides it gives me an excuse to drive my Mazda, lol I love my car.</p>
<p>bump bump bump</p>
<p>yea take it! I say go for it...if you don't try u dunno what ur gonna be missing. Ive been taking classes every single summer since i can remember...and i think it'll look nice on college apps.</p>
<p>It shows initiative. I personally think that taking an actual course is a better alternative than signing up for one of courses offered at colleges for high school students only. I wouldn't underestimate the material covered in a CC course. The amount of material is normally the same as at any selective college, but your fellow students are less competitive. Ask the CC to send your transcript to the colleges at the same time that you ask your high school to send their transcript. (Of course, if you get a C, you might not want to do that.)</p>
<p>You said it was an intro course. Does that mean "Intro to Computer Concepts" or "Intro to C++ Programming". There is a big difference there.</p>
<p>This is the description:</p>
<p>COMSC 101 Computer Programming I 3 credits
This is an introductory course. Topics include object types, expressions, decision structures, looping structures, methods, and parameter passing, and arrays. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisite: students must possess college-level mathematics and reading skills as demonstrated by Placement Test scores indicating readiness for Advanced Reading or college level math, or by previous college-level Mathematics or English course. Some previous computer use (e.g., for e-mail, Internet, or word processing) is necessary. Offered every semester.</p>
<p>I guess it looks like a programming course. When you get there, they will probably be teaching either C++ or Java.</p>
<p>Yeah I guess I'll find out. lol</p>
<p>I'd say go for it if you're GOOD with the subject, or really enthusiastic about it and willing to work hard in it. I'm taking 2 classes right now to boost my low gpa, but I only picked them because I enjoy the subjects a ton. Psychology and Music Appreciation. If you're school does dual credits, see if it can be fitted into that, too. I know with my school that community college courses are based on an honors system of grading rather then standard.</p>