Pasadena City College

When I was in high school I applied to 4 universities and was accepted to all of them. In the end I decided to go to a Pasadena City College because I wasn't sure about my major. People have told me that I made the wrong decision and that I should have gone to a 4-year but honestly I knew what I was getting myself into and why. I am glad I chose PCC because this place has guided me to what I want to do for the rest of my life. Some reviews here have said that the schools doesn't care and that they don't help. Maybe the school itself doesn't care but the majority of the faculty do care. There are so many resources available for the students. Those who say there isn't, well, they haven't looked. Some professors aren't helpful but that's where RateMyProfessors.com comes in. I use the website to find professors that will give me a challenge and give their time to help those who want to succeed. I suggest you don't abuse the website to find an easy professor because it will not help you in the long run. The Library is wonderful. Very open and comfortable. the first floor has the computers. They are fast and they give you about an hour to use it (depending the situation). The Librarians are funny and helpful. You should get to know them. The bookstore is very organized (recently remodeled) and the cafe sells food and snacks. It may not be the BEST food but hey, if you're hungry, you can eat it. If you don't choose to eat the cafes food then there are plenty of restaurants near the school. You can walk there. The campus itself is very clean and nice. Some bathrooms are old school but they don't have to be luxurious. There are sculptures around parts of the school and it gives the school a nice look. There are many clubs and organizations at the school. They aren't displayed much but there will be one for you. Most students aren't too bright. The ones I have met are nice. Some others I have met are closed minded and still have the whole "high school" character. I know a lot of people may complain about the close minded people and all but you shouldn't let that get in your way of your future. Once you go to a 4-year then that will be different. Yes, there are A LOT of asians and yes most are conceited but there are plenty who are nice and funny. All of this is simply my opinion. I'm pretty open minded and I research just about anything about this school. Just remember to use the resources and fight for your education. This school is a great school to start your path. I suggest you visit the school yourself and the surrounding city (beautiful). In the mornings I like to jog around the city because it is that nice. :D

Good Luck.Ps. If you have any questions go ahead and email me.

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Campus Maintenance: B-

Pcc is a great community college and is by far one of the best you can go to if you ever decide to go to a jc.community college students have a reputation of being the slackers of the bunch who attend a jc because they didn't do poorly in high school. NOT TRUE. Yes, you do have your handful of people who aren't into absorbing the true academics of the school but there are SO many competative people. I have been at pcc for 1 going on 2 years now and every single one of my classes has been competative. Teachers here (for the most part) are EXCELLENT and really do want you to succeed. The aesthetic beauty is grade A quality and the janitor staff is great at keeping things clean. Pcc is also in the process of building more extensions to the school so it's clearly modernizing its campus slowly but surely. Students there are either really competative or just don't care. If you want a jc that can really give you that push to tranfer, go to pasadena.

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: C-

2nd Year Male -- Class 2010

Education Quality: A+, Campus Maintenance: A