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Bergen Community College Reviews

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See Bergen Community College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Bergen Community College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Bergen Community College reviews, or contribute your own Bergen Community College review if you're a current student there.

  • Student from Dumont, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    BCC is a great school for students who plan to do their per-requisites first. The tuition fee is affordable and learning is easy because there are many helpful professors and clubs such as TUTORING CLUB that are willing to give up some of their time helping you with your studies. Overall, BCC is a school that can help you and earn your degree at the same time.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't ever feel that it is a shame to attend Bergen Community College. A lot of parents that I encounter always compliment me with my choice of school because it is a smart thing to save money while earning my degree. You will realize that BCC is a great school after attending it for a few days. You'll love it and feel more comfortable learning with other students.
    Academic Rigor

    You learn the same thing you would learn on a four-year college but in much easier and cheaper version. The professors will take their time teaching their students and they do not expect everyone to get it all in one time, thus they offer a lot of extra help. Some academics are very competitive in order to prepare you for your transfer school.
    Dorm Life

    There is no dorm in this school.
    Food and Dining

    Recently, Bergen Community College has expanded their campus to offer more variety of food and dining. Over at the cafeteria, they have a salad bar for vegetarians, Nathan's for meat lovers and other foods while in the new Student Center offers a pizzeria and Dunkin' Donuts. The food are excellent and much more cheaper than outside food.
    What to do for fun

    There are many things to do in Bergen Community College. They have a swimming pool open for students who wants to swim. An open weight room for muscle builders and a gym for anyone to play basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports. In the field, they offer golf, football, tennis, basketball court and a track. Often the campus will have karaoke days and such.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition fee is very affordable compare to other schools. The location is great also, it's not in a busy area but in a relaxing environment. I, myself chose this school because I don't want to end up paying a lot after fulfilling my Bachelor's Degree in Business. I would like to use my hard earned money to help my family, not to waste it all paying back my students loans. Overall, Bergen is a great BANG FOR THE BUCK!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Bergen Community College will usually have a blood drive for students who are willing to donate blood to those in need. It's been a Bergen tradition to help the community and mold students to have kindness in their hearts and learn to help others and not be selfish. Give what you can give.
    Clubs and Activities

    Bergen Community College offers a broad variety of clubs and activities for students to come and join. The clubs are not boring at all, I've visited every single one of them and there are always a lot of fun things to do and they are very welcoming to new comers! Some clubs are - chess club, drawing club, pottery club, automotive club, diversity club, anime club, poetry club and much more than you can imagine!
    Campus Safety

    Bergen Community College is very strict when it comes to the safety of their students and faculties. BCC is also a smoke-free school, and there are many Public Safety officers who drives around the school campus to make sure everything is alright. In busy area of the school, they have a crossing guard that stands there the whole day making sure students can cross properly without any danger. The school also has a surround CCTV that monitors parking spaces, walkways and the building for any suspicious activities. The school itself is very safe and you will feel safe whenever your are attending BCC.

  • Gabriela from Garfield, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The professors are very nice and will help you out as much as they can if they see you make an effort. The classes aren't difficult but require a lot of time to get done. Also, there is always some event going on somewhere on campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit your professors during their office hours, TIME MANAGEMENT IS HUGE!!!!!!!!!!, if you want to get good grades and have a life this is crucial, make a schedule, if you're struggling with a class(specifically math) go to the tutoring center they're really helpful, get involved in a club and check your school e-mail (there may be some interesting or useful events that you might miss out on on otherwise)
    Dorm Life

    Nonexistent
    Food and Dining

    Subway, Italian food, & Dunkin Donuts
    What to do for fun

    Go to student life, join clubs, just get involved lol
    Clubs and Activities

    Bergen Christian Student Association
    NAACP
    Honors Association
    Phi Theta Kappa
    S.P.A.R.K

  • Vanessa from Garfield, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Bergen community college as resources assessable to everyone in all majors and in all languages. Bergen community has a wonderful work force program that helps students earn some money on a busy full-time student schedule. Bergen has a math lab, tutoring lab and a testing center that provides you with the help you need.
    Tips for prospective students

    take advantage of all the resources that are provided to you.
    make study's sessions for you to have library time to do homework.
    Don't cram your classes back to back or to far apart. don't wait for last minute registration so that you can have a schedule that balances with your life.
    Academic Rigor

    there a huge slection of different majors you can chooice from. Your academics is what you make at of it. It all on you how much you learn.
    Dorm Life

    no dorm live.
    Food and Dining

    has a variety of different choices of food for you to enjoy and there microwaves to heat up food you bring to home. there subway,Nathans, pizza place, dun kin donuts and Bergen salad bar. plenty of different choices it can be pricey after a while but fits everyone's taste buds.
    What to do for fun

    swimmmmm :D

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Bergen Community College is a great school to attend in that you learn about as much as you would in an actual University for less money. The only negative thing I could say is that maybe the professors baby some of the students too much. As long as you are willing to learn and put forth effort, you'll enjoy learning in Bergen Community College.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to attend a top university and become someone, you have to put forth the effort and study. Don't blame your low grades on professors hating you or being unclear because if others are passing the class, then the problem is obviously something you can fix by yourself. Just because it's a community college does not mean you can breeze through it. Use it to prepare for the university you want to attend.
    Academic Rigor

    Depending on your major, some classes may be harder than others. More specifically, the math and science courses truly challenge you. These are the ones I know from personal experience that will actually make you sit down, study, and learn in order to understand and pass the course.
    Dorm Life

    This community college does not have any dorms to live in.
    Food and Dining

    This campus has a large selection of foods and stores you choose from. A few examples include Dunkin Donuts and Subway, in addition to the few cafeterias distributed in several locations. We also just got a brand new student center so there isn't a location that is too crowded.
    What to do for fun

    Not much to do for fun except hang around with your friends. You could also join an organization of which they are many to choose from. More than likely, you can find one or more groups, clubs or activities that interest you.

  • Rynell from Little Ferry, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    bergen community college campus in paramus, nj is beautiful! not only that but the teachers are great at explaining the curriculum. also the student center is a great place to sit and study, a nice learning atmosphere.
    Academic Rigor

    its great, the academic rigor is effective. the teachers are always there to help you with your questions & for resources there is always the library or the student center. also the conveniences of teachers making them self available through online courses are another great factor!
    Dorm Life

    no dorming at bergen community college!
    Food and Dining

    the food is great, especially the wraps! the breaded chicken fajita is my favorite. they also have a subway where you can enjoy a fresh sandwich. they also have a pizzeria witch in my opinion is very good!
    Bang for the buck

    classes are cheap and effective. food is at a great price, enjoy your food & enjoy saving your money! renting books at the book store is also cheap, i really love that option about bergen community college.
    Clubs and Activities

    i'm not in a club but from what i see on campus they have events for us at the student center. just the other day a lady was singing italian music, it was pretty interesting. they've also had a comedy club in witch i enjoyed very much.
    Campus Safety

    safety patrol is always looking out for students and there safety. they enforce rules and aren't rude about things, they do it in a respectful manner where you get whats acceptable and whats not on campus. not only that but they are rather student & faculty friendly witch i appreciate a lot.

  • Cady from Wallington, NJ

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    it is fun. very diverse. inviting people.
    Tips for prospective students

    talk to people, approach professors.
    What to do for fun

    math club

  • Stephanie from Englewood, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    bergen community college is a large, culturally diverse environment with many opportunities and plenty of resources. classes are very convenient and there is always someone willing to help with any problem that could be encountered. to anyone who is willing to take advantage of the resources available it is a great community college.
    Tips for prospective students

    do not be afraid to ask questions. take advantage of everything bergen offers, there are a lot of things out there to help students.
    What to do for fun

    join a club or organization
    Bang for the buck

    the school is more expensive than most community colleges i have ever heard of.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the school has all types of clubs and organizations, lots of diversity, not necessarily unsual traditions.
    Great for these types of students

    everybody would fit in. i have seen polish club to sign language and plenty of others.

  • Tania from GARFIELD, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    BCC give me a great opportunity for getting my goal.

    BCC is using the latest technology in every lab - room.

    BCC has a complete library for all the students.
    Tips for prospective students

    BCC is a great school for a great start.
    BCC has many careers.
    BCC is not smoking community.
    Academic Rigor

    BCC has the five starts.

    Dorm Life

    BCC has not dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    BCC has a great cafeteria.
    What to do for fun

    BCC has a lot event and activities for all student from different characteristic.

  • Alyssa from Wyckoff, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    A lot of people I know think that a community college will give you an inferior education, as opposed to a 4 year institution. This past semester I took an Introduction to Human Services class and I learned so many new things. A friend of mine at a private college in Massachusetts was taking a similar class and I knew everything she was talking about, because Bergen had already taught it to me.
    Am enjoying being here

    I was nervous about going to community college when most of my friends were going out of state, but I have found friends and clubs in which I can take part in. I find many classmates outgoing & friendly, especially in my honors classes, but in other classes as well.
    Bang for the buck

    I'm attending Bergen Community with the NJ STARS scholarship program, so it is very cost-effective for me. Because of that scholarship, the only costs I have each semester are my books and fees. The bookstore could definitely be a little bit cheaper, but from what I've heard, that's how it is across the board.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved, take a tour, go to orientation. Some people I know complained about not getting to know anyone, but a lot of those people didn't take initiative to join anything. Taking a tour is always good , or just checking out where your classrooms are BEFORE the first day of class, because that can help you to not get lost & cut down on your stress.
    Great for these types of students

    Bergen Community is great for any students. It is so diverse and accommodating. If you are a parent, working, older, younger, whoever you are, it is not hard to get involved in a class at Bergen.

  • Shaina from Hewitt, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    take night classes
    Great for these types of students

    students who can teach themselves

  • Jacqueline from Garfield, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Work hard- keep up your GPA
    Great for these types of students

    diverse, adult,

  • Faniela from Paterson, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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