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Metropolitan Community College Area Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Joesph from Gretna, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Aubrie from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Metropolitan Community College is great for students starting out in college. The campus is very welcoming and it is very easy to make new friends. My experience so far at Metro has been so much fun that I wish I could extend my time as a student there.
    Tips for prospective students

    Have fun and study hard.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes are very fast paced since the school year is divided into quarters instead of semesters. It can be very challenging, but also very rewarding.
    Dorm Life

    My campus does not have dorms, but life outside the college is a very new experience that every college student would benefit from. It really gets you ready for the real world while still in school.
    Food and Dining

    My campus has a cafe that is great for those days when I've studied hard the day before and needed a quick breakfast before heading to class.
    What to do for fun

    Metropolitan Community College has non-credit classes that are really fun to be a part of. I've taken a couple of classes that are not part of my current curriculum just for fun. There are also plenty of clubs to be a part of such as the Photo Club and Creative Writing Club.
    Bang for the buck

    Compared to many colleges, Metropolitan Community college offers a lot for very little tuition. Right now I am in the photography program and at any other school I'd be paying $30,000 per semester. That isn't the case here, yet I'm learning just as much as a $30,000 school.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The Commons is a great place to hang out and catch up with friends.
    Great for these types of students

    My campus is very art-oriented. There's photography, design, cinematography, among many other types of artistic classes.
    Clubs and Activities

    I haven't had much time to join any clubs, but I really want to be a part of them sometime.
    Campus Safety

    At my campus, there is always a guard on duty. I feel extremely safe at my college.

  • Michael from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Very affordable. Instructors work one on one when you need it
    Wonderful math/career/writing centers are to help those in need available anytime of day.
    Tips for prospective students

    Attendance is very important. Instructors are willing to.stay after to help those that can't get there work done
    Academic Rigor

    5 stars
    Dorm Life

    Unknown
    Food and Dining

    Excellent food/beverages resonable price
    What to do for fun

    Simpecks bowling/ family fun center
    Bang for the buck

    5 stars
    Campus Safety

    Always there to make sure every student is treated fairly

  • Jocelyn from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It is a great started college for people coming out of high school and don't know what to do or people that are older and starting all over again. It has nice small classes with lots of teacher attention.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you can, you should start at somewhere else because it is hard to transfer and there is a lot of classes that don't transfer over equally.
    Academic Rigor

    These classes are very easy, but require work on your part. If you come to class and do the homework it will be easy and you will get the best grade for you. You just need to show up and pay attention and not slack off, like at any college.
    Dorm Life

    I here the dorm are nice but could be fixed up a bit. However, i don't have a dorm so i don't know.
    Food and Dining

    The food is good and made hot and ready.
    What to do for fun

    Lots of people to hang out with and there is alot of programs and things to do with the college or with other students.

  • Retrenia from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I really love that the staff at metro is very informative and they are willing to help you succeed in school.
    Tips for prospective students

    The tips that i would give to a prospective student is to ask questions when you are enrolling with school about your financial aid, And when you get into your classes pay attention to your professors and ask questions if you don't understand.
    Academic Rigor

    Always be on top of your grades and dont let them fall.
    Dorm Life

    If you are a student who lives in the dorms have some fun. But you are there to learn and get your education.
    Food and Dining

    Save money and cook at all cost.
    What to do for fun

    A person should go to a movie or gather with some friends and play games.
    Campus Safety

    Always look around you when you are heading to your car.

  • Molly from LaVista, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Metropolitan Community College is a college for people of all ages. Its smaller more person classes, which makes it a more comfortable learning experience. Since the classes are smaller you also get more one on one learning.
    Tips for prospective students

    Try to get a class in the afternoon, you can save on tuition.
    Food and Dining

    At sarpy center there is a small shop area with hot fresh food.
    Bang for the buck

    At the Sarpy Center there is a nice sized public library.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for all students, the new to college kid and the back to school mom/grandma.
    Campus Safety

    All the campuses seem safe and ive never had any kind of problem.

  • Jennifer from Bellevue, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The college has teachers who are professionals in the areas of Human services I plan on serving in. I feel I am taught in a professional manner to prepare me for the job in the future I am to hold.
    Dorm Life

    Living off Campus.
    Food and Dining

    I bring my own.

  • Louquisha from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i enjoy having small class size.
    i enjoy the personal relationships built with my teachers.
    i enjoy the small campus now but would like to experience more.
    Tips for prospective students

    keep your syllabus on hand you can stay ahead of the curve make good impressions on the teacher they will help you get further with recommendations.
    Dorm Life

    i have never lived in the dorms they have apartments near by sarpy campus
    What to do for fun

    they have a cultural events calendar to keep you infored of events. i highly recommend the pow wow best een they host annually.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    they have dollar meal deals at sarpy campus certain days just bring your student i d and during finals they have a free drink and snack coupon.
    Clubs and Activities

    get invovled early!
    Greek Life

    unsure
    Campus Safety

    depends on which campus

  • Mi from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the classes are small and teachers are easy to talk to for help. financial aid is a pain to get and their not very helpful with payment options. books and tuition are very costly for a community college.
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure to get financial aid done as early as possible so that there is no delay and no problems. make sure to have a backup plan in case financial aid falls through because their books are costly. and metro always changes edition of books frequently.
    Academic Rigor

    i feel the courses are easy and not much of a challenge. some of the teachers don't know what their doing and some are too easy with their coursework.
    Dorm Life

    no dorm life
    What to do for fun

    there is nothing. it is a community college. there are some clubs you can join.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    none that i know of
    Great for these types of students

    students that don't like big classes and a lot of hard homework. students who want to get started into a college environment but not ready to get into a big university.
    Greek Life

    none

  • Nathaniel from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    Metro Fort Omaha Campus is great school! Even though it's small and not every bodies first choice I love it here. It's very great for first College Freshman.
    Academic Rigor

    The hard thing to come across at metro is getting your tuition and books payed on time. The deadline is pretty lengthy and you should be able complete on time, if not earlier, if you do what is necessary before then.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are pretty cool and have quite a lot of space.
    Food and Dining

    The Metro Campus just built a new dining hall and they have the best Dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Christina from Flagler Beach, FL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    MCC has great online degree programs.
    Student advisers are easily available through the phone.
    MCC does a amazing job at keeping textbook costs low for students.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are searching for an exceptional online degree program, you should really consider MCC. Although, I had taken a few years off from school, when I enrolled in MCC they made me feel welcomed and made enrolling simple and quick.
    Academic Rigor

    Depends on the teacher you choose for a class, but most are fair; if you study hard, you will receive a good grade. It is all about how much effort you're willing to put forward.
    Dorm Life

    I did not live in a dorm.
    Food and Dining

    I participated in an online degree program.
    Great for these types of students

    Online degree applicants.
    Busy stay at home Moms.
    Military wives.

  • Nicholas from Omaha, NE

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    Did learn a lot

    The school is comprised of several campuses across the Omaha metro area, hence the name, Metropolitan Community College. In all of the classes I have attended, I definitely learned a lot of material but it all depends of what type of attitude is brought to the table on the student's part.
    Did enjoy being here

    One of the most spectacular things about this school is the amount of resources available to students, including my favorite place to be: The South Omaha Campus Math Center. Here, you can really connect with peers in solving major homework problems and ask almost any math-related questions to the knowledgeable tutors from pre-Algebra all the way to Differential Equations. On top of that the Math Center is truly becomes a support group and helped me to get a 102% final grade on my last physics course (Oh, and did I mention that they do chemistry, as well?).
    Bang for the buck

    Obviously you cannot go wrong with the superior value of the knowledge gained in most of the courses compared to the cost of tuition at Metro CC. To give you an example, I'm going to the University of Michigan in an engineering discipline, and it costs well over $3,000 to attend a physics course there, but at Metro, it only costs $225.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. Although I did mention that the tuition is cheap, be wary of prices of the books you're planning to buy before you head into the book store, I once bought a text book that was $280 dollars at the campus book store and then later found out that I could have gotten it for $90 online.

    2. It is crucial to take advantage of the resources available to Metro students in most campuses; I previously mentioned that you can access a math lab with very knowledgeable tutors on most campuses, but if you're more on the writing-side, there is also a Writing Center on most campuses, as well. The people there massively helped me write really good personal statement essays when I was applying to college. If you need to access a computer with all the software necessary to succeed in any course where computer-use is necessary, there is also often an Academic Resource Center (ARC) on most campuses.

    3. Be sure you're putting in the time necessary to succeed in your courses. I know that there's a lot of people at Metro who work part-time/full-time and many with multiple jobs, but be aware that for every hour spent in class, you need to be spending two hours outside of class studying - so make sure you can handle you're life before you stack more courses.

    4. If you're planning on attending MCC, be aware that most incoming students will need to take the COMPASS assessment test, which is basically a computer program that tests your current knowledge in areas of Math, English, and Science. If you're planning on taking the COMPASS Math exam, I STRONGLY encourage you to visit the math center and ask for any preparation materials available; a well-prepared skill set will save you time and money from taking classes that you know are lower than your actual math knowledge.

    5. Be sure to visit with your instructor on a regular basis - If it means only about 5 minutes a week during office hours, you're still going to cash in on huge dividends because once you build a relationship with your instructor, they're most likely going to give you hints on what is on the next exam, if not, grade you on a more lenient basis.
    Great for these types of students

    1. People who work part-time
    2. People who want to discover their true vocation
    3. People who want to enrich their lives
    4. Public, private, and home-schooled High Schooler's who want to get a year's worth of school done in a quarter.
    5. Anyone with a willing attitude to learn and have fun doing it.