r/CommunityColleges

Hello guys! I’m a Filipino who will be moving to Union City, CA this September, and I’m currently trying to find the best community college that would suit me. I’m still figuring out what program I want to take.

Could you guys suggest a good community college near me, preferably one that offers transfer opportunities to other universities? I’d also love to know what programs each school is best known for. This would be a big help! Thank you! 💗

Why is it that it cost anywhere from $10-$20 just to get a college transcript sent? And you have to pay each time you want one. I understand there people on the admin side, cost of materials, and shipping. But to have to pay the same price even for electronic copies is asinine. I think it’s laziness of the colleges to pawn it off to companies like Parchment or National student Clearninghouse. They overcharge for their services and take weeks to receive the transcripts.

University Accuplacer exam. My first attempt, I got a 262, then on the third try I got a 275, one point less than the math that I wanted to place in, which is calculus. Then, after some weeks, I got a 262 again. I just need a 276 and above. So far, I've been doing practice tests online and answering them, but I still feel like I'm learning nothing new to fix my score. Any tips?

I’m currently 19 and in my third semester of community college. When I was in high school, I didn’t really believe people when they talked about how difficult it could be to make friends or have a social life at community college, but now I understand what they meant.

I don’t have anything against community college itself. Honestly, my first semester started pretty well. During the first few days, I saw a lot of people, including some people I knew from high school, so I didn’t feel completely alone. But as the semester went on, things changed. For example, one of my classes started with around 24 students and eventually only had about 13. I’m not even sure if people dropped the class, but it was a huge difference.

The hallways were usually almost empty, with maybe 2 to 4 people sitting around studying. Once class ended, everyone would just leave and go home. Most of the people in my classes were also older than me. I don’t really have a problem with that, but I was really hoping to meet more people around my age and make some friends.

Growing up, teachers always told me that college or university was where you would meet your friends, make connections, go to events, and have experiences you wouldn’t get in high school. I guess I had those expectations, and now I feel like I’m missing out.

I’m going to be completely honest: I feel behind compared to other people my age. I feel like I’m never going to experience the typical college experience, like making a group of friends, going to parties, or just having people to hang out with after class. Sometimes I feel like I’m watching everyone else experience life while I’m stuck on the outside.

University is also really expensive. Right now, my financial aid covers around 80% of my community college costs, but if I want to transfer to a university, it looks like I may need to take out loans because FAFSA doesn’t seem to cover enough. I know community college is a good financial decision, and I know getting my degree is important, but emotionally, I’m having a hard time accepting that this is my college experience.

I’ll still be attending this semester because I want to at least finish my degree. I’m just hoping things will be better this time. Maybe I’ll meet people, make friends, or finally feel like I belong.

I know this is mostly just a rant, but could someone reassure me that going to community college is still a good decision? Has anyone else felt like they were missing out on the “college experience” and eventually realized they were okay?

Hi everyone! I’m (almost) 20F from the Europe (EU country), and I’m seriously considering moving to the US to attend a community college for around 2 years, to study Business. After completing my Associate Degree, I’d like to transfer to a university and finish a Bachelor’s Degree.

The main issue is that my budget isn’t very high, especially since I’d be an international student and would need to cover tuition, housing, food, insurance, etc. I’m trying to figure out whether this is actually realistic or if I’m underestimating the situation.

I have a high school diploma + the English translation, and a very good level of English with IELTS certification.

For those of you who have attended community college, what was your experience like? How much did you realistically spend per year? Are there community colleges/states that you’d recommend?

I’d really appreciate any advice, experiences, or recommendations. I’m still in the research stage and trying to figure out whether this dream is financially and actually realistic before I make any major decisions. Thank you!

Hey guys I am a broke girl applying for community college and trying really hard to avoid any student loans as possible. What is the easiest way or efficient way to earn scholarships?

So I’m interested in psychology and ACC’s psychology program appeals to me more. I’m also in district for ACC, closer to family, already familiar with the Austin area, and I like having a city with more things around campus.

The main reason I’ve even been considering Blinn is because my cousin is going to A&M. He already has roommates and his own schedule though, so I’m realizing I might not actually spend as much time with him as I originally expected which leads me to my next question

About the overall atmosphere. I tend to prefer a campus where people seem more focused on school and engaging w their own classes rather than feeling like I have to participate in a big party scene (though I will participate every now and then) and looking for a friendlier staff/student environment overall

For people who have attended ACC, Blinn, A&M, or both areas, which environment do you think I’d fit better in? What are the differences in campus culture, people, professors, and things to do outside of class?

So im a 46 w m from the west coast and im just about out of options out hear and I really need to get my stuff together and then maybe I can get back on my feet. Im hoping I can find someone that also needs to get there G.E.D we can work together and maybe make it as short and painless..

Hey guys I just transferred from a CC to a 4 yr university the thing is I lost my merit scholarship because before moving to the US I attended to a 4 yr university in Mexico. I been wondering how I’ll pay for collage the scholarship I obtained doesn’t cover enough and I been thinking about getting a student loan tho I don’t want to I already enrolled for classes and everything I just haven’t paid yet . I talked with a transfer advisor and she mentioned that there’s no limit to the amount of credit I can transfer anymore and I wanted to know if it would be a good odies or not to take more credits (around 2 classes possible) at my CC and then transfer them to my university I already transferred 64 credits they didn’t count credits from my college in Mexico. I’m scare of what the consequences may be if I take more credits

Hi I’m a high school student and I was supposed to do 2 college classes online with my local community college during the summer, but I was waitlisted and didn’t know that I had to be checking my student portal, i had just been checking my personal email and now I have 2 outstanding charges. Yes I know this was a mistake on my part, but I was just wondering if I paid the fee would this affect my transcript?? I did not attend the classes I enrolled in them, but once I checked my student portal it told me to pay the fees and if I don’t I will be dropped from the waitlist and not enrolled in the class. The classes end in a week so if I paid the charges would this affect my transcript??

I start community college classes this month, all
Are online classes between 9-13 weeks long. I’ve never done classes like this realistically what’s the time investment per week from someone who’s done this? Classes are staggered so I won’t have now than 3 at one time. I’m just trying to plan with a family, and childcare etc. any advice would be appreciated.

Hey everyone, I'm a 22-year-old female international student planning to study at a community college in the U.S. and hopefully transfer to a university afterward.
I want to au pair,they told me they’re willing to pay the tuition and we can look into colleges together.Perhaps even flight school as it has always been my dream.Flight school itself offers studying visa for international students so I was thinking of joining the program and later study on the studying visa.
My biggest challenge is the cost. I'm looking for community colleges around Dc
I know that's on the lower end for international students, but if anyone knows of affordable options, cheaper states, or any tips to make this possible, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of a California community college that offers General Chemistry I lecture only (without the lab) fully online?

I'm specifically looking for a school where the lecture is a standalone course rather than combined with the lab. Bonus if they also offer General Chemistry II lecture only in the same format.

I'd appreciate any recommendations or schools you've had experience with. Thanks!