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Anonymous
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot You wouldn't think that a community college would have the same quality education as a university, but this one really does. We have the same textbooks, follow the same fast-paced schedules, cover the same topics, and receive the same homework. Plus, the smaller class size allows instructors to focus on the needs of each student... something you can't get at a university. There are plenty of office hours, and you get more attention in a smaller setting. From lectures, labs, and textbooks to real-world applications, the amount of information I am learning is incredible.
Am enjoying being here I definitely enjoy staying close to home in a small town, and the education is excellent. However, the social scene could use a little perk. There is not always a lot to do, and I don't feel unified with the rest of the school. At times it can feel lonely, disconnected, or boring because of the lack of major social events that unify the student body. The campus is nice, the people are extremely helpful, and student services are abundant. ACC is an enjoyable place... you just need to be able to create your own fun so you don't feel disconnected.
Bang for the buck The various student services and helpful staff members provide a pleasant atmosphere. This college comes with career counseling, tutoring services, financial aid, excellent advising and instructing, clean facilities, modern technology, housing and lounges, free parking, a cafeteria, a bookstore, a fantastic library, and more. However, the campus could use a little more parking and a lot more social events to connect the student body and make us proud to be Lumberjacks. No one really knows each other or cares to besides your few friends, and it's sad. Overall though, considering the low cost to attend, the bang is very good for this buck.
Tips for prospective students ACC is not the lame school that people claim it to be. Don't listen to those who say it is. It is a very smart choice financially and academically. If you're looking for the college experience, this probably isn't the place for you due to the small setting and lack of social events. It is, however, still an excellent college and known across the state as one of the best community colleges to transfer from. Your education won't be lacking at all, but keep in mind that it does get much harder at universities with larger classes (less personal attention and harder to focus) and higher degrees offered (therefore more upper-level classes).
Great for these types of students ACC is great for people who enjoy small towns and people who don't mind if there aren't many large events going on. Introverted students do very well here, as well as those who are good at creating their own fun and being positive. This college is also a smart choice for those with financial difficulty because of the low cost and large availability of financial aid.
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Jessica
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Great school. Excellent instructors. Offers many programs.
Tips for prospective students Consider ACC because it's a great college that has many different programs available and the instructors are the best.
Dorm Life I've never stayed in a dorm, but I hear they're very nice.
Food and Dining The food is great, a little high for a college budget, but definitely good.
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Kaitlin from Posen, MI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the college offers a wide variety of transferrable classes. the instructors are usually well-experienced. the college staff does not have good communication with eachother.
Tips for prospective students make sure that everything will transfer before taking a class.
What to do for fun not a whole lot...it is a rather boring town for younger people. you can go to the beach, go bowling, go to the movies, or go skating.
Bang for the buck as long as you are in district (which they are expanding), you get a reasonably priced education, and it really beats starting out at a university.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus acc owns a lot of woodsy property.
Great for these types of students freshman, returning students, untraditional students, and students that are unsure of what they would like to go into.
Clubs and Activities none that applied to me.
Greek Life not a whole lot of greek life at acc.
Campus Safety fairly safe, other than the campus is so spread out so you really have to decide where to park and whether to drive or go against the unpredictable weather conditions by walking.
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Anonymous
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i enjoy going to alpena community college. seeing as i still live at home, i feel like i have been given to the chance to firmly plant my feet in the ground before i move out. acc is a great campus with great faculty.
Tips for prospective students don't be afraid to ask questions. the staff at alpena community college are all so willing to help. the students are all pretty great, too.
Academic Rigor i try not to miss any classes because i never know what i will miss out on.
Dorm Life not many people live in the dorms, seeing as it is a community college. i have never been in the dorms.
Food and Dining i usually just bring a lunch from home. i don't generally eat in the cafeteria.
What to do for fun i don't usually stay on campus when i'm not in class. i know they offer free fitness classes for students.
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Sarah from Alpena, MI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Small classes, so the teachers are readily available to ask questions. Free tutoring to help you understand a difficult topic or to reassure yourself you know the material.
Tips for prospective students Utilize the student support available. The tutoring helped me improve my grades in a couple classes and helped me pass another.
Academic Rigor I love my classes at Alpena CC. The teachers are very knowledgeable about the course material and are willing to explain it multiple times until you understand. The grading system is very fair and there are many opportunities for extra credit.
Dorm Life I haven't lived in the dorms, but I have friends who have and they would endorse it.
Food and Dining There is a cafeteria on campus and another snack place located in a different building. Vending machines are also available in every building.
What to do for fun There are many student activities year round. Last year, the college sponsered Zumba and Turbo classes once a week. Also the students could ice skate for free every Tuesday for a month.
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Lacey from Posen, MI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Teachers are there for us. If you have a question, you talk to them,not their teacher aids.
Am enjoying being here Coming from a small town, ACC is a great place to start your education. You have small class size and teachers truly do care about your education instead of sending you to their class aids.
Bang for the buck It's not too expensive, and there are lots of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Tips for prospective students Don't think that it's going to be blow off classes. They make you work for your grade just like any university.
Great for these types of students People from small towns and people who want small class sizes.
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