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5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Kristina from Burnt Hills, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Human Resources Mgt. may be boring but I've learned extremely useful information that I'll use for the rest of my career. It applies to any job. I've found that all the classes are very useful. You may think you're definitely back of the house but when you take dining room and banquet (both required) you may find that front of the house isn't too bad either. I liked it very much and so have others that used to think they just preferred back of the house.
Bang for the buck Also, in terms of Culinary Arts, my education here is just as good or better than a college where their cost is 30k+ a year. There are plenty of internship opportunities where SCCC kids are recommended for placement first before other schools.
Tips for prospective students If you're going for baking, you'll find that the first year of school is mostly cooking classes. The second year you get into the more advanced baking.
Great for these types of students This school is not just for kids just out of high school. There are adults of all ages attending this school. Some have been going part time there for many years because they have kids and full time jobs, just trying to get their 2 year degree. Others do it for fun because they have the time. Most of these people are very friendly. So are most of the teachers.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
John from Schenectady, NY
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences overall 2.5 /5 stars
its a community college
you get what you pay for
its located in the city that once was, again you get what you pay forTips for prospective students simply put:
1. some professors care and others could careless
2. you need to know what your doing
3. unless you step up your game your first 2 weeks are going to be exactly what your final score will be for that class in that semesterDorm Life new dorms will be built eventually
Food and Dining expensive go to wendys its like a 15 min walk
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Tiffany from Arlington, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Like most of my friends, I planned on attending a four-year university. I had registered for required courses like Fitness, Health, and the infamous Freshman Experience. For $30,000 a year I was about to spend my Freshman year learning almost nothing. At Schenectady courses like this are not required! By the end of my first year I will have completed courses like Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Art History. I have learned so much in these courses, they are so interesting, and they are completely relevant to what I want to major in when I transfer to a four-year school. Courses like Freshman Experience and health may not transfer to any other school. Although you may plan to spend all four years at one school, plans can change and having spent time learning nothing in classes like these can set you back.
Am enjoying being here I am student that likes to be involved in my school. I don't like to just go to class and go home. SCCC has so much to be involved in. They even have a college hour where various clubs meet throughout the campus. Being involved is a great way to meet new people and build relationships with your peers around campus.
Bang for the buck Going to community college is a great way to save money! Although I am having to pay out of state tuition fees, I am still saving loads more money than I would have if I had gone to a four-year university.
Tips for prospective students I feel as if many students mistakenly judge community college as the 13th grade or high school with professors. It definitely is not that way. You should not go to community college thinking that it's going to be a breeze or that you can cruise your way through. Although there may be some pretty easy classes and professors, many of them can also be very tough. Many of my professors have had PHD's and know so much about the subjects they are teaching and expect a lot from their students.
Great for these types of students You will find that SCCC has all types of students: students who are straight out of high school, students who have careers, students who are older and going to college for the first time.. SCCC is for everyone. Although I was a little wary of this being straight out of high school and from a totally different state, I have had the opportunity to meet to many great and interesting people!
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Cody from Schenectady, NY
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It was a fantastic school. The teachers and staff went above and beyond for there students. I would highly recommend it.
Tips for prospective students Don't be afraid to ask for help from the teachers there awesome.
Dorm Life They didn't have dorms when i went there.
Food and Dining The food was alright.
What to do for fun Join a club or check emails for different events held at the school.
Great for these types of students Great for students who want to save some money instead of spending double or triple on the first two semesters.
Greek Life none
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STEPHANIE from Troy, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It is a good environment and the teachers are great. They have many clubs and activities to participate in. It is the only community college in my area that has culinary arts.
Tips for prospective students Talk to teachers if anything, they will definitely work with you. Always attend because a lot is learned in one class.
Dorm Life Seen the dorms but never lived in them.
Food and Dining Variety of food but the same daily.
What to do for fun Hang with friends. Walk around historic neighborhood.
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Alexander from Melrose, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i would give schenectady county community college a 10 out of 10. the educators at this college are very helpful, and caring about the education of the students. they are the best.
Tips for prospective students study hard and stay on top of your homework.
Academic Rigor the work load can get stressful at times but it is worth it in the end.
Dorm Life there is no housing yet.
Food and Dining great made to order food!
What to do for fun proctors theater is right down the road! proctors always has the best shows going on!
Bang for the buck it was totally worth my money. you get an education that is just as good as other universities at more than half the cost.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus concerts in the front courtyard.
Great for these types of students great for hardworking, motivated students that might not be entirely sure of what they want to do in the future.
Clubs and Activities there is a club for everything in s.c.c.c.
Campus Safety there is a security personnel driving around the parking lot all day. there are security personnel also walking the halls.
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Stephan from Huntsville, AL
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I graduated with an AAS in Emergency Management and an AAS in Fire Protection in 2011. SCCC is a great school, with great professors. They have a top-notch Fire Science program, taught by folks with 20 years of experience under their belts.
Did enjoy being here SCCC has a lot of extracirricular activities. I served on the Student Government Association executive board as Secretary, and on the Senate as a Senior Senator. I also participatex in the drama club,'and RESTART, a club for returning adult learners
Bang for the buck Let's face it: it's a state-run community college. Cheap, as long as you're a NYS resident.
The bookstore is a bit expensive though. I did better on AmazonGreat for these types of students Returning adult learners. Part-time students.
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