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Schenectady County Community College Reviews

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Kristina from Burnt Hills, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Human Resources Mgt. may be boring but I've learned extremely useful information that I'll use for the rest of my career. It applies to any job. I've found that all the classes are very useful. You may think you're definitely back of the house but when you take dining room and banquet (both required) you may find that front of the house isn't too bad either. I liked it very much and so have others that used to think they just preferred back of the house.
    Bang for the buck

    Also, in terms of Culinary Arts, my education here is just as good or better than a college where their cost is 30k+ a year. There are plenty of internship opportunities where SCCC kids are recommended for placement first before other schools.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're going for baking, you'll find that the first year of school is mostly cooking classes. The second year you get into the more advanced baking.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is not just for kids just out of high school. There are adults of all ages attending this school. Some have been going part time there for many years because they have kids and full time jobs, just trying to get their 2 year degree. Others do it for fun because they have the time. Most of these people are very friendly. So are most of the teachers.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    John from Schenectady, NY

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    overall 2.5 /5 stars
    its a community college
    you get what you pay for
    its located in the city that once was, again you get what you pay for
    Tips for prospective students

    simply put:
    1. some professors care and others could careless
    2. you need to know what your doing
    3. unless you step up your game your first 2 weeks are going to be exactly what your final score will be for that class in that semester
    Dorm Life

    new dorms will be built eventually
    Food and Dining

    expensive go to wendys its like a 15 min walk

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Tiffany from Arlington, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Like most of my friends, I planned on attending a four-year university. I had registered for required courses like Fitness, Health, and the infamous Freshman Experience. For $30,000 a year I was about to spend my Freshman year learning almost nothing. At Schenectady courses like this are not required! By the end of my first year I will have completed courses like Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Art History. I have learned so much in these courses, they are so interesting, and they are completely relevant to what I want to major in when I transfer to a four-year school. Courses like Freshman Experience and health may not transfer to any other school. Although you may plan to spend all four years at one school, plans can change and having spent time learning nothing in classes like these can set you back.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am student that likes to be involved in my school. I don't like to just go to class and go home. SCCC has so much to be involved in. They even have a college hour where various clubs meet throughout the campus. Being involved is a great way to meet new people and build relationships with your peers around campus.
    Bang for the buck

    Going to community college is a great way to save money! Although I am having to pay out of state tuition fees, I am still saving loads more money than I would have if I had gone to a four-year university.
    Tips for prospective students

    I feel as if many students mistakenly judge community college as the 13th grade or high school with professors. It definitely is not that way. You should not go to community college thinking that it's going to be a breeze or that you can cruise your way through. Although there may be some pretty easy classes and professors, many of them can also be very tough. Many of my professors have had PHD's and know so much about the subjects they are teaching and expect a lot from their students.
    Great for these types of students

    You will find that SCCC has all types of students: students who are straight out of high school, students who have careers, students who are older and going to college for the first time.. SCCC is for everyone. Although I was a little wary of this being straight out of high school and from a totally different state, I have had the opportunity to meet to many great and interesting people!

  • Cody from Schenectady, NY

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    SCCC is easy to navigate.

    The teachers are very open to students questions and encourage them to visit during office hours if they need help with subject material.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this school.

    Tips for prospective students

    Stop by your teachers offices during there office hours they like to see students trying rather then not totally getting the material and in my experience it will push you if your on the border of a C+ to a B- or what ever. There is an amazing amount of parking for driving students so you don't have to worry about not finding a spot. Attendance wise try not to miss to many classes because you can FX or fail the class due to absences.
    Academic Rigor

    Courses wise it all depends on the teacher Ive had teachers who taught easy subjects very complicatedly and teachers who taught hard subjects very easy to understand. ex. Calc 1 i got a C but Calc 2 i got an A so it depends on the teacher and how much work you want to put in.
    Dorm Life

    When i left they were building dorms from what i saw the dorms were spacious but that was from looking at the construction site to that's a TBD.
    Food and Dining

    The foods OK if you like cardboard pizza , you wouldn't expect that from a school top 10 in the eastern portion of the US for culinary.
    What to do for fun

    The theater department has plays that you can go see the music department has concerts , that have singers come and little things like that. I was a member of the tech club and every semester we would do a game day and bring in systems and set them up for people to come in and play games. Like COD Mario party and so on. If your in to MTG kids play that in the cafeteria all the time to haha.
    Bang for the buck

    It was worth every penny especially i got the same education for a lot less by going there before transferring.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There's really nothing unusual about the campus.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who wanna save money but still get the prerec classes done for there major before transferring.
    Clubs and Activities

    There's a slew of clubs. Tech club,Science club, Spanish club so on if you go to the activity page for sccc there's a clubs page to check them out.
    Greek Life

    Its a community college to no Greek like but if your a little geeky you can join IEEE through the school. Its a world wide association for Engeneers and computer science people and the yearly payments are cheaper because your a student.
    Campus Safety

    There's blue phones all around campus and they have campus security driving around all times during the day or night.

  • STEPHANIE from Troy, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It is a good environment and the teachers are great. They have many clubs and activities to participate in. It is the only community college in my area that has culinary arts.
    Tips for prospective students

    Talk to teachers if anything, they will definitely work with you. Always attend because a lot is learned in one class.
    Dorm Life

    Seen the dorms but never lived in them.
    Food and Dining

    Variety of food but the same daily.
    What to do for fun

    Hang with friends. Walk around historic neighborhood.

  • Alexander from Melrose, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    i would give schenectady county community college a 10 out of 10. the educators at this college are very helpful, and caring about the education of the students. they are the best.
    Tips for prospective students

    study hard and stay on top of your homework.
    Academic Rigor

    the work load can get stressful at times but it is worth it in the end.
    Dorm Life

    there is no housing yet.
    Food and Dining

    great made to order food!
    What to do for fun

    proctors theater is right down the road! proctors always has the best shows going on!
    Bang for the buck

    it was totally worth my money. you get an education that is just as good as other universities at more than half the cost.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    concerts in the front courtyard.
    Great for these types of students

    great for hardworking, motivated students that might not be entirely sure of what they want to do in the future.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a club for everything in s.c.c.c.
    Campus Safety

    there is a security personnel driving around the parking lot all day. there are security personnel also walking the halls.

  • Stephan from Huntsville, AL

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Did learn a lot

    I graduated with an AAS in Emergency Management and an AAS in Fire Protection in 2011. SCCC is a great school, with great professors. They have a top-notch Fire Science program, taught by folks with 20 years of experience under their belts.
    Did enjoy being here

    SCCC has a lot of extracirricular activities. I served on the Student Government Association executive board as Secretary, and on the Senate as a Senior Senator. I also participatex in the drama club,'and RESTART, a club for returning adult learners
    Bang for the buck

    Let's face it: it's a state-run community college. Cheap, as long as you're a NYS resident.

    The bookstore is a bit expensive though. I did better on Amazon
    Great for these types of students

    Returning adult learners. Part-time students.