<p>I’m going to be attending a CCC in the fall and I was wondering what the classes are like. Do the classes take place primarily in lecture halls?
The Community college section is pretty dead so I thought I would get a better answer here.
Thanks for any input.</p>
<p>At my CCC, it alters from class to class. I’ve had classes that were very similar to high school type classes as well as lecture hall classes. In some of my classes (English, math…) there were 20-30 students and class participation, etc. was expected. In others, there were 50-100 students in a lecture hall and all you had to do was listen to the professor, take notes and take the exams.
In general (at least from what I experienced), classes with fewer students require more weekly homework and papers, whereas in classes with more students there are lots of scantron exams…
You’ll probably get to see the class capacity when you register for classes, so you’ll know what you’re in for!</p>
<p>For the most part, your classes are going to be in classrooms of 25+ students, just like high school; in all my two years at CCC, I’ve only had one class in a lecture hall (Biology) and even then, the class had 80 people as opposed to 100+ at a university. </p>
<p>I would definitely take advantage of the small classroom sizes - be active in class and visit your professor during office hours - that way, you’ll have solid recommendations when the time comes around for it. The classes generally aren’t much more difficult than an Honors high school class, if anything, so there’s nothing to worry about. </p>
<p>Good luck at CCC! I know it may feel disconcerting sometimes to be left at home while everyone else is moving on to their big 4-year universities, but keep your head up because you’ll be there eventually (and at a cheaper rate!). I personally don’t think I’ve compromised much of a “college experience” by going to CC; I made myself active on campus with student government and clubs, and made a lot of different friends who like to do a lot of different things (i.e. party, surf, study). I even stayed with a friend at UW and Cal so I got a bit of the dorm life (and realized I liked my apartment much better haha!) I wouldn’t write anyone up - people definitely underestimate some CC students, and I’m certain you’ll meet some intelligent people. </p>
<p>But if you have any more questions, let me know. :)</p>
<p>Like the others said, the classes are generally small–30 to 40 maybe, though some can be about 80. I would definitely say professors are rather easy to reach, so that’s nice. </p>
<p>Unlike madddielove, I really hated how I missed the college experience. Sure you can get involved, but it’s not the same. If you didn’t expect to be there, you’ll feel really left out, though if you knew you were going, then I guess you’ll have friends you already know. I found that people stuck to their own cliques, and the fact that you don’t live in school kinda factors in. Idk, I guess I could’ve tried to be more social instead of being emo, but it’s just not the greatest environment, imo. </p>
<p>Still, I’m sure if you try to make it a good experience, it will be!</p>
<p>Thanks for the info.</p>
<p>I can’t wait to finally get out of high school and move on, knowing that my progress in high school is pretty much meaningless, knowing that I will be attending a CCC.
Does anyone know about a mandatory speech class?<br>
I’ve heard from someone that it’s a required class, as part of the GE, but when I look at SBCC’s GE, I couldn’t find it.<br>
I look forward to hearing any more CCC experiences if there’s anyone out there that’s willing to share :)</p>
<p>in terms of general education you only need a speech class for a cal state university. UCs DO NOT require speech unless of course your major requires it. for example, communication majors need to take speech classes.</p>