r/communitycollege

Upcoming Freshman here

I had a conversation with some people who went to the same CC as me, and they didn't take the class but they said I should drop it, because it's a waste of my time and money.

Now... the only reason why I have that class in my schedule is because I'm undecided, so they said this class will help me find something.

Any advice?

Hey all, I’m currently freaking out because I didn’t check to see what class I was put into for community college, and realized it was intermediate algebra or algebra 2

Some background about me: I’m 18 and I probably need this class. I went online due to depression and anxiety in junior year and I pretty much cheated the entire time. I graduated and went straight to CC and My math skills are definitely not up to par. My main worry is how bad is this? I’m trying to go to school for software engineering and right now I’m completely freaking out, starting at this class I’m like 6 classes behind where I should be STARTING at. I’m currently enrolled in intermediate algebra, an English class, and an ITCS class (program design and development intro)

Can someone please give me advice on what I should do here? I’ve been sitting here trying to think my way out of this and I’m just getting a headache.

Hello, I'm a surgical tech student that started 2 days ago, but I basically took it because I wanted to make my parents happy but I've never been this depressed in my entire life.

This all started when I left the military because it just wasnt for me and my parents were not that happy at the time. So they wanted me to find a job real quick so I applied and got into a few dead end jobs that didnt go any where. Then my parents found about the surgical tech program, which I said yes just to make them happy. I spent around a year collecting credits with perfect grades and I was actually supposed to compete with other students with a skills assesment that they cancelled so everyone got in. Now after really seeing what the program is like, I just dont see myself being a surgical tech. I told my parents about this, had a longgg conversation, and they said that they didnt care what I picked and they just wanted me to have a career. I told them that I always wanted to do something related to construction and they say "but what specifically" but I never did research because I always felt like they never gave me a chance to do so. Now yall would probably say, just change the program easy right? This might sound crazy but I feel like I have to continue because they've honestly been so good to me compared to other parents. They let me play video games all day, they said I could just focus on college so I dont have to get a job, I have the second floor to myself, etc. So I feel like I should become a man and just endure these 2 years so I can have a good career and pay off the morgage. And Im honestly also blessed to be handed this opportunity because I know thousands of people would want this so I feel like if I quit now then I'll never be able to get it back. It seems like a fun job too but then when you do research, it just doesnt seem as fun as it sounds (toxic personnel, overworking, bad schedules). So Im just dreading these 2 years because I want to repay my parents and just be a person who doesnt throw away a great opportunity because its really not my thing. I also feel like im pressured to study hard everyday because its a hard course and I dont want to live everyday thinking about something that im not really into.

What do you guys think?

This district is so different from the other districts. This is one of the most chaotic and punishing districts for the adjuncts. Its almost always zero communication and abrupt cuts. Anyone who has a positive experience?

I’m going into my second year of cc with a not so good attitude. You see, in the summer I took a summer class which was online for calc 1. By the end of it, I was left a C grade. My goal for cc is to transfer into a school I really want to go to so I would need good grades right? So, should I take calc 1 again in the fall, alongside calc 2 so I can possibly increase my chances of getting admitted to the school I like? That would make the number of classes I’m taking to 5. My advisor says, it’s possible but not recommended. I just want y’all’s opinion

Hello I’m a 18(F) going to community college in one week but I don’t seem to be excited for this next chapter of my life. I feel like a failure for going there and not a 4 year university like everybody else. My parents are immigrants and never got to finish grade school so I feel like not going to a big school for them will be a failure. I’ll say that I did kind of procrastinate a little when doing my college process but it was because I did not feel well mentally. And also because I had a discussion with my step dad where he said he was going to hide his papers when he did the taxes only to antagonize me and to see how I would do it on my own. Luckily my mom was able to help me by getting those papers for me to be able to apply for FAFSA. As well how after some time before I graduated they fought and were planning on going back so logically I wanted to stay here and I was even willing to get a second job to be able to care for my younger siblings if they were going to go back. But that never happened so after seeing everyone post about their move in date it kind of gets me sad that I don’t seem to be thrilled for the next chapter in my life. I had always wanted to go to my dream university 40 minutes from where I live but now I won’t be able to. And I don’t think I can transfer after just one year. Am I a failure or am I just overacting about this?

I have finished two associate degrees and now working on my third. I worked full time and navigated classes in my spare time, but all online. This has all been over the last 3 years. I finally have to take one in-person class that is a required class for the degree and is only in-person. I am deathly afraid. I almost wanted to drop out of the program and forget it, but I'm committing myself to the challenge.

It's been nice to know that I can use my textbook or notes during tests and quizzes if need be. I tried not to obviously, but IT WAS NICE JUST IN CASE. Does anyone have any tips or words of encouragement to help me tackle this new challenge. I also have (undiagnosed) ADHD, so in-person also feels like a heavy, heavy challenge..... THANKS!

I just started my online classes and as the title states, I’m already overwhelmed. I struggled to get used to all of their programs which took up a massive chunk of the day as I was new to the software they use and had a hard time getting myself accustomed to how everything works and where to find my course work and all of the sorts. That being said once I got all of my enrollment info out the way I then finally began my coursework which I haven’t even made a dent in. Right now i have 4 things due by this Sunday and I haven’t even completed one assignment because I spent a good amount of time getting my feet wet and I’m already stressing out, I have a lot of reading and note taking ahead of me. Can anybody recommend tips or advice on how to pace yourself or any note taking tips, I feel like I’m going at the pace of a slug when I should already have something done by now. Any help is appreciated!

I enrolled in 12 credit hours (4 classes) at my local Cc I’m confused if this is normal? Especially since I saw that most students take 15+ credit hours? My advisor did not recommend me taking more than 12 credit hours and I would apparently need permission to enroll in more? Idk I’m just wondering ig

Im an online highschool student so im going to in person school for the first time in 3 years. Im a little nervous but also excited. I am going for welding btw. I used to be bullied in school but im not really worried about that as most people are going to be older than me and most people there are just there to get their certificate/degree and dip. Thanks everybody

due to poor mental health(death in the family), i failed my first year of cuny and was placed on academic probation. the dean drew up a contract that i must take one class on campus and pass and i failed again when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. i don't get financial aid because of my poor grades so i want to continue my academic career at a community college(queensborough specifically). i don't have any credits because i failed all my classes. do i apply as a freshman? what do i do about my academic probation if i failed to uphold the contract?

hello everyone I am a sophomore at a two-year university and I am not sure if the way of thinking that I have as of right now is correct I have seen a lot of people that only transfer with about 30 credits and a really good GPA and I’m not sure if that’s my path since I did not do well in high school and I do not have any AP scores I was wondering if anyone has been in these shoes where they have completed only a little bit of credits and have a really good GPA and have transferred to a four-year university any tips or anyrecommendations would be helpful thank you!

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! 💗

wanted to change my (22yo) life for the better by going to community college > transfer & get bachelors but fafsa denied my pell grant... i worked full time in 2024 & had around 40k agi which is enough to get disqualified ig.

anyways, i really dont want to be in a lot of student debt especially since i still got a car loan + other bills right now. and im poor as hell right now 😭

my only hope is the buckeye bridge program which waives student loans if you get an associates from a community college. but its really not clear if i qualify for it since i dont even qualify for the pell grant.

im going to talk to someone from the school monday, but i honestly dont know if ill pursue college if im not getting some financial assistance

thoughts and advice appreciated

Long story short I was anxiety ridden and nonsocial so I never went to college.
I love learning things and feel like I need some sort of credentials if I want to reintegrate into society so I am in the process of signing up for a few CC classes. I will probably do a few online ones at first and then add an irl one next semester, that’s my initial plan going in.
Lowkey I wish I did CC during covid when everything was online since I figure that would’ve made it easier for myself but nothing I can do about that at this point even if that would’ve been ideal. I was busy doing irl stuff around that time.
Anyone else join CC for the first time while they were 25 and up?

Hey guys!!
am currently dual-enrolled at a California community college. I am considering taking the HiSET, completing my community-college transfer requirements, transferring to a competitive university such as UCLA or USC, and eventually attending law school to become a corporate attorney.
i would really like to hear from someone who completed all or part of this route. i especially have questions about leaving high school early, applying as a transfer student, choosing community-college courses, honors programs, transferring to a competitive university, and whether this path affected law-school admission.
if you followed a similar path and would be comfortable answering a few questions, please comment. thx!!!