<p>Can anyone describe for me the atmosphere at a community college. Is it the same as high school, more collegesque or somewhere in the middle?</p>
<p>I can shed some light on this, as I am currently a community college student!</p>
<p>I personally love my college. This is my third semester (if you count summer session!) and I find it really is a great way to earn a quality education while saving money on your basics. One of the perks of attending community college, besides saving money, is that classes are super small (generally 20-25 students, depending on the class), and your professors really get to know you. </p>
<p>I attend classes at night, so I don’t know the maturity level of the younger students (most of my classmates are in the same age range I am or older). As far as the collegesque feel, I feel that my community college has a very college-y feel. The campus is not too big, so it has that kind of homey feel while not feeling like I’m still in high school.</p>
<p>If you are considering community college, I say go for it! It’s the best decision I’ve made. The course work I’ve taken so far quite rivals those of a four-year university, for less than half the tuition.</p>
<p>If you have anymore questions, I’d be happy to try and answer them! 
Hope my response has been helpful!</p>
<p>Thanks that really helped me</p>
<p>Coming from the perspective of a math major, I feel like my math classes prepared me well for a four-year university. Physics on the other hand…not in the least. People are a lot more knowledgeable here at a four-year because they must take their classes sequentially. For instance, I could take Physics 110 during my first year of college and then 120 my third year of community college. There’s going to be some gaps in knowledge when transferring because most people take the next class in the sequence the following semester. There is a bit of “catch up”. After you get over this hump you should be doing just fine. </p>
<p>For community college - get out and get out fast. It can be a real motivation killer. When I was in CC we referred to the school as “dream killer”. So, a lot of people have to be driven to get out in two years and transfer. I know some people that were just floating around there for four to six years until we met each other and I got them serious about transferring. It took my three years to get out. </p>
<p>Classes are small. There are a lot of “average” people. Some will drive you up the wall with their stupid questions. You’ll meet some very smart people though and I suggest you form study groups/friendships/clubs with these people. Joining the honors program at your school helps. You’ll get used to seeing 70 year olds in your class.</p>
<p>Don’t try and stay friends with your high school buddies if they will just bring you down. The first year I had them they were unmotivated and that feeling can really rub off on you.</p>