<p>I’m going to De Anza college next year…
I’m kinda nervous… I’ve been on campus a couple times and it seems kind of sketchy.
Sooo I was wondering… if you currently attend De Anza or have in the past,
How hard is it to make friends?
How are the professors? Nice? I might need rec letters from some of them in the future…
What do you suggest doing to get involved?
Parking? Signing up for classes?
Any insightful wisdom?
Much appreciated, thanks!</p>
<p>Join clubs and interest groups to make friends. Some classes have more socialization built into them and also are good places to meet friends - choir, acting/theatre, studio art, even foreign language classes. </p>
<p>Professors are the average mix of any community college (or four year) - some will be all business, others will end up being a great mentor, and a few might even turn into friendships after you leave and are no longer in a student/teacher relationship.</p>
<p>The way to get good rec letters is to excel in your classes, show enthusiasm, and go that extra 10% on your assignments. It’s not about being perfect or the class genius, it is about genuine curiosity combined with a drive to truly learn the materials.</p>
<p>If you want a pretty campus, try West Valley College - just 5 miles south.</p>