<p>Is anyone here currently attending a community college who isn't yet at the transfer process? If so, where do you go? How far along are you? It'd be nice to meet some other future transfer applicants out there who're on CC. We could prove to the world that we aren't all single mothers and/or complete morons!</p>
<p>"We could prove to the world that we aren't all single mothers and/or complete morons!"</p>
<p>A lot CC students are poor or are/were unmotivated.</p>
<p>I go to the CC with the most transfer to UC in the nation, Santa Monica College. Beutiful area close to the beach in a millianare neighborhood. I am a science major. Sciences are the hardest there. IN a bio class only 2-3 people get A, most say bio there is harder than in most UC. I know thats hard to believe, but true. Thats why nobody takes it there, we all go to UCLA extension hehe. </p>
<p>Anyhow, I have 30 units there after my first semester over (i had taken classes there when i was HS). Hoping to transfer to UCLA or SD in a year and a half. </p>
<p>Well thats enough about me.</p>
<p>I don't follow you Noni...what are you looking for?</p>
<p>Everyone is a future xfer student until they actually xfer. ;)</p>
<p>Well, I guess I was just looking for people who weren't exactly ready to apply yet... I'm just trying to get an accurate view of my competition. :p </p>
<p>I've heard many good things about SMC, academically and aesthetically. I have a friend who is thinking about about going there even though she's done pretty well in HS. Better chance to UCLA!</p>
<p>As for me, I go to Riverside Community College. I know I know, it does suck. Most of the time I feel like I'm the only one not trying to get into UCR/CSU San Bernardino. I have roughly 15 units completed (first year.) Shooting for either SB or SC fall '06. Although I wouldn't mind attending USC (woot, Trojans!) Out-of-state unis are also an option.</p>
<p>highschoolda,</p>
<p>I'm planning on attending SMC as well but I've been put back for a couple of concerns....</p>
<p>I get the feeling that JCs in general wouldn't provide me with the best college experience in terms of academics and social. However, I'm willing to consider this in hopes of transfering to a reputable college (ex. USC or Berkeley)..</p>
<p>How is the social atmosphere like at SMC?
How is the surrounding area/ living expenses (I understand it's one of the highest)?
How are the students/professors?</p>
<p>Anyone who can answer my questions would be greatly appreciated....Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Just wondering, but how long will it take most of you to get out of your CC... </p>
<p>I notice that a lot of people will remain at the CC for 3-4 years before they move on, and it is considered very rare for a student to be finshed after 2 years.</p>
<p>um...usually it takes 2 years..</p>
<p>Hey RATM, i am gona try to answer ur question based on my persepective, not saying it's accurate or anything</p>
<p>How is the social atmosphere like at SMC?
Social atmosphere is not something u will find too much of at CC. Most people work and are very busy, they go to class and then leave. I take mostly science classes and they are two kinds people there. Persians and INternational students. They all hang out together, i am neither and it's kinda hard socializing with them. I had some non science classes and the people there are pretty friendly, but i failed to make outside of classroom relationships.</p>
<p>How is the surrounding area/ living expenses (I understand it's one of the highest)?</p>
<p>I still live at home. BUt i understand there are a lot of ads of people searching for roomates for 500-700 dollar range a month.THe surrounding area is dream to live in. </p>
<p>How are the students/professors?</p>
<p>Professors don't get any better, most have Phd some even from Berkely. Most taught at UCLA and UCB.</p>
<p>The best feature i like about it is free tutoring services for all sciences and math, great campus, the most classes offered than most CC (very important).</p>
<p>Had 529 UCLA transfers, 93 UCI, 91 UCB transfer last year. Not one campus comes even close. Thats a fact. </p>
<p>some more links for u
<a href="http://www.smc.edu%5B/url%5D">www.smc.edu</a>
<a href="http://www.smc.edu/transfer/services/guaranteed.htm#UCSD%5B/url%5D">http://www.smc.edu/transfer/services/guaranteed.htm#UCSD</a>
<a href="http://www.smc.edu/transfer/articulation/%5B/url%5D">http://www.smc.edu/transfer/articulation/</a>
<a href="http://homepage.smc.edu/physsci/%5B/url%5D">http://homepage.smc.edu/physsci/</a></p>
<p>I was able to finish in 2 years while working full time, I don't see why anyone couldn't finish if she or she wasn't working. It is not rare for a motivated student to finish in 2 years. Sometimes there are parents at a community college or students under extenuating circumstances (learning disability, sickness, et cetera) and taking more than 2 years is understandable. However, the majority of students at a CC are dim and take many years to finish because they dont set up any plan or try as hard as they need to.</p>
<p>CC students, how old do you think is too old to be still living at home with your parents??</p>
<p>yearofthepig, hard to answer ur question.</p>
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<li><p>I've seen people move out and accumulate 20+thousand dolllar loan and go to mediocore univ and get fairly low paying jobs......</p></li>
<li><p>I've seen people spend 4 years at CC while working full time and get into great schools and then go on to grad schools and become millanares. </p></li>
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<p>But back ur question, i think it's a bad misconception. I too have heard people to say it's embarassing to live at home after u graduate. EVeryone must move out etc. I disagree b/c the only thing that matters is what u accomplish in the end..... What's more embarassing is having a big loan and no job b/c u were to arrogant and made too many wrong decisions.</p>
<p>Very interesting points you make, highschoolda.</p>
<p>The opinions of others is most welcome.</p>
<p>I'm at JC two years max. it's really not necessary to spend any more unless you were behind or something...</p>
<p>I'm 18, and I still live at home. it's a tough call, but I don't think there's really any specific age a person should move out of their parents' house regardless if he/she has graduated or not. it all depends on the person, really. I know people who are 20+ living at home and are still going full time to a university and they have no problem with it. I, on the other hand, don't expect to be at home when I'm 21 simply because that's just not me. so again, I guess it just depends</p>
<p>highschoolda thanks for the reply,</p>
<p>It's great to hear that SMC has a tutoring prgrm for math.</p>
<p>I noticed you said that business/econ is one of the hardest programs to transfer into? Can you list any suggestions to better my chances?</p>
<p>How is the business program at SMC btw.</p>
<p>Many people have mentioned the lack of a social scene at JC's because people do their work then go straight home. I'm an International student recruited to play soccer, would I have much chance of making friends other than my teammates?</p>
<p>you don't really go to CC to socialize you go there to get your associate and get out or get your required courses for transfer and get out...</p>
<p>It's not that you won't be able to socialize with other students on campus, it'll just take more effort. most have other things going on and aren't really interested in meeting new people. Although if you're going to be active on campus (sports, clubs, etc) then it really shouldn't be too bad. just know that JCs have a very different atmosphere than most universities.</p>
<p>noni is right on. youll never meet anyone at a CC (unless you happen to have a very tight-knit class or two) without getting involved in something on campus (SGA, sports, club, etc). however, if you do get involved, you should find some really fun people and make a decent amount of friends.</p>
<p>Hi my name is Brittany, and I attend Northern Virginia CC. I will be transferring to either Georgetown or George Mason.</p>
<p>Does it hurt your chances if you're transfering as an international from a jc to a private university like USC? I know that residents usually have a leg up when it coems to publics such as UCs but I was wondering if this is the case for privates as well.</p>