I just want to let you know that I watched this video in 2015 when I was about to start my first semester in bmcc. It's now my last semester at bmcc. I got accepted into Hunter and I have to say your advice and the positive things you pointed out about cc in this video helped me go in with a different perception than most and a positive attitude. I did my own thing and didn't focus on other people but I did meet great people. I've done really well in this school, gotten accepted to many colleges and honor programs something I could never say when I graduated high school because I did terrible there. I'm genuinely going to miss bmcc. Some people will complain but I've had a great experience and I'm going to miss it a lot. I actually really loved the school. That being said, thanks for your positive advice. It helped a lot!
hey danielle!! reading your comment reminded me of myself . I also had a great experience at bmcc and later transferred to Hunter. after a year at Hunter i am finally graduating next thursday. I just want to tell you to be brave because Hunter is a jungle lol. I felt more warmth and the community experience at bmcc more than Hunter.
Princess Awa E. Zadi wow I don’t know why I just came back to this comment. Quarantine has me looking at old videos I liked! I wish I would’ve seen this comment a long time ago for the heads up! Hunter was a jungle tbh I had some of the worst experiences but my last year wasn’t so bad and i am graduating once the semester is done! I miss Bmcc so much!
this is a few years old, but this is an awesome video! Especially the point about having a positive attitude and not letting those loud annoying people distract you from where you want to go. :-)
I agree, it's annoing when people judge you on what school/college you go to, or judge the quality of a school/college based on the students... since, it is always based on the individual... great video hun!!... very motivational and some great tips!!... props to you!!...xxx
Wow you really changed my perspective on community college I got denied from FIT and I'm gonna go to queens community college to get my grades up and re apply hopefully
+Cutieepatutiie Good luck I know you can do it! I loved my time at community college and now that I'm at a four year I definitely miss it sometimes. Thanks for sharing :)
I went to community college, then transferred to a four year university for a BSEE and then while working as an engineer my company paid for my MSEE degree at SCU. But, yeah, I know what you mean about feeling as if you need to apologize for attending community college (CC) - but it really depends how hard you work at a CC. It's a lot cheaper too - which helped me quite a lot since I had zero support (from family) to go to college.
I am currently attending a community college, but I have no goals beyond an associates degree. The problem is you have to narrow it down to a major. I tried looking at majors at universities and found nothing that interest me. If I have to only study just one subject, I would probably go crazy. Example: if I chose Psychology, and that's all I studied, on the end, I would hate Psychology. Happy I got the degree, but would only be able to get jobs base on just that field. Have any advice?
Years ago (I'm old) I was told a co-worker I was going to the local CC and he's like "oh you mean the trap?" and I didn't understand him. then he elaborated, saying "nobody leaves that school. they linger there forever." I believed him at the time cuz it was true for almost everyone I knew. My gf got pregnant shortly after so I completely dropped out of school. after years of soul searching and hard experience, I returned to CC to finish what I started. This year, I'll be transferring to UCLA as an English major and my kids will be turning 10. CC is a great place to be!!
I got accepted to San Francisco state university and Saint John's University my senior year and committed to SF. Unfortunately I failed my last semester of math so I had to settle with a CC. The hardest things so far is saying I'm at a CC and making friends here. I Went in to CC telling myself I WILL transfer and attend an Ivy league or top 25 University, so it's really hard to make friends with people who are as driven as I am. I really want to disconnect myself from the slackers at school. My school has a bad rep also, but ultimately it comes down to the students. Big tip: Get in and get out! Great vid btw!! Wish me luck on my future endeavors.
Ya .... I gave up trying to talk to the guidance counselors at college.. at least the community college I'm in. I start next month, and ya I know they don't help you with homework .. but Damm there's no structure, no guidance at all. It might be another reason why people leave community college.... But it's college right.. not high school. I'm probably just going to go there do my work and go home. If I make friends fine, if not fine. I'm an adult , not a high school kid . So I need to focus on me.
It's August.... I'm 18 and I'm enrolled to start university in three weeks. My school is costing 17000 a year and i didn't get many grants or scholarships. I really don't want to bite of a 17000 debt just for my first year.... I would much prefer to start out at a community college but the one in my town is just looked down upon so much. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what I'd should do but no one is help funding it. I want to go to a community college but I'm stuck in the same mentality as everyone else in my town and I don't want to have to constantly answer for my decisions. What do I do????
Definitely a difficult situation, but you're the only one who has to live with your decisions. I hated the stigma that community college had, but the years I spent there were some of my favorite. After a while I almost became immune to that how perception of it. Follow your gut ! Those that love you will support your decision.
here in my town in southern california like half the people I know go to one of 2 community colleges nearby. it doesn't seem to be as stigmatized, thankfully.
Did you get to live in a dorm or apt housing when you went to BMCC? And did the financial aid or student loans pay for it? Let me know please! I’m about to go to BMCC but want to go somewhere where I can live on campus.
Hello! I just got accepted by BMCC for fall 2019.Can you tell me how do I get full free tuition scholarship and what is the maximum yealry income to get that full tuition waiver? Thank you!
I actually wanna go to bmcc and I live in Chicago. I want to major in creative writing and I feel like an associates degree is all I really need for the type of career I want which is author and screenwriter. ALSO do they have dorms ?
I Graduated from BMCC yesterday online Zoom with my friends it is amazing me and my friends gave a wonderful speech yesterday BMCC Graduation Ceremony online Zoom me and my Friends
I am bound to start the first two years off at a community college. Which is better? Community, university, online college? Is Online college cheaper than a traditional classroom. Why is college so expensive in total regards of where you go?
hey thank u can you please answer me about its good choice of going to community college or a 4 yrs! its not my top choice but that its a place that I got into Northridge in their biotechnology program its a major that I want to study but I'm not too sure should I go there or not???
It depends on what your 2 year degree is in. If you go to CC to get a 2 year degree for a health care or tech related degree (.e.g web developer) you don't need to get a bachelor's. Not everyone at CC is pursuing transfer to 4-year.
it was such a crime for me to go to a university out of high school. Especially, my brother flipped out at me when i applied to four-year out of high school. Insisting on a community college, ehh
Hey, do you have a contact e-mail? I'm interested in attending community college in NYC and would really like to ask you some in depth questions and would appreciate your advice.
Hey girl! I've recently been accepted into BMCC, and I'm most likely going to attend it if I don't get into Hunter. I was wondering if you knew anything about programs? I applied for BMCC as liberal arts, I think. I have decided I want to major in nursing, but I didn't select the nursing program when I applied. I was wondering if that could mess up anything, or if I could take pre-reqs that correspond with the credit needed to try and get into the nursing program. I know Hunter makes you start Undecided and then choose a major or program, so I was wondering if BMCC did the same, or if I totally just messed up and will be unable to do nursing. Thank you!
Hey sorry for the late response but sadly BMCC doesn't let you be undelcared, but the majority of my friends are in liberal arts so it's not so bad, it gives you alot of freedom in terms of choosing classes. The Nursing Major at BMCC is always very full and competitive so you can always ask about that once you're enrolled. I changed my major during my third semester D: I went from Theater program (Which is great btw) to a Communication Major which I love very much, the changing of majors isn't an overly long process, but the sooner you do it the better, they'll give you more specific advice once youre there. But I know plently of people who had similar situations with Nursing and things turned out well, good luck! :D
You look like an actress acting in the drama named "Lost", who is pregnant. Let me back to the drama and be couch potato. By the way, thanks for your good information!
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I just want to let you know that I watched this video in 2015 when I was about to start my first semester in bmcc. It's now my last semester at bmcc. I got accepted into Hunter and I have to say your advice and the positive things you pointed out about cc in this video helped me go in with a different perception than most and a positive attitude. I did my own thing and didn't focus on other people but I did meet great people. I've done really well in this school, gotten accepted to many colleges and honor programs something I could never say when I graduated high school because I did terrible there. I'm genuinely going to miss bmcc. Some people will complain but I've had a great experience and I'm going to miss it a lot. I actually really loved the school. That being said, thanks for your positive advice. It helped a lot!
hey danielle!! reading your comment reminded me of myself . I also had a great experience at bmcc and later transferred to Hunter. after a year at Hunter i am finally graduating next thursday. I just want to tell you to be brave because Hunter is a jungle lol. I felt more warmth and the community experience at bmcc more than Hunter.
Princess Awa E. Zadi wow I don’t know why I just came back to this comment. Quarantine has me looking at old videos I liked! I wish I would’ve seen this comment a long time ago for the heads up! Hunter was a jungle tbh I had some of the worst experiences but my last year wasn’t so bad and i am graduating once the semester is done! I miss Bmcc so much!
I go to bmcc and this video made me really happy. If I ever bump in to you, I'll give you a hug. Kudos for this.
A girl from my local CC transferred to Harvard!
+BrierThePixie That's awesome! Thanks for sharing and stopping by
+BunnyJanie I'm stuck between bmcc or staying local bcc which is better to you
+BunnyJanie
this is a few years old, but this is an awesome video! Especially the point about having a positive attitude and not letting those loud annoying people distract you from where you want to go. :-)
I agree, it's annoing when people judge you on what school/college you go to, or judge the quality of a school/college based on the students... since, it is always based on the individual... great video hun!!... very motivational and some great tips!!... props to you!!...xxx
I think most CUNY schools have that rumor of being 13th grade i had that experience in CSI and KBCC
I will be attending community next year in the fall I really like your tips and I'm going to take them
Wow you really changed my perspective on community college I got denied from FIT and I'm gonna go to queens community college to get my grades up and re apply hopefully
+Cutieepatutiie Good luck I know you can do it! I loved my time at community college and now that I'm at a four year I definitely miss it sometimes. Thanks for sharing :)
There's a new community college in Manhattan called Guttman :D
I went to community college, then transferred to a four year university for a BSEE and then while working as an engineer my company paid for my MSEE degree at SCU. But, yeah, I know what you mean about feeling as if you need to apologize for attending community college (CC) - but it really depends how hard you work at a CC. It's a lot cheaper too - which helped me quite a lot since I had zero support (from family) to go to college.
I am currently attending a community college, but I have no goals beyond an associates degree. The problem is you have to narrow it down to a major. I tried looking at majors at universities and found nothing that interest me. If I have to only study just one subject, I would probably go crazy. Example: if I chose Psychology, and that's all I studied, on the end, I would hate Psychology. Happy I got the degree, but would only be able to get jobs base on just that field. Have any advice?
Years ago (I'm old) I was told a co-worker I was going to the local CC and he's like "oh you mean the trap?" and I didn't understand him. then he elaborated, saying "nobody leaves that school. they linger there forever." I believed him at the time cuz it was true for almost everyone I knew. My gf got pregnant shortly after so I completely dropped out of school. after years of soul searching and hard experience, I returned to CC to finish what I started. This year, I'll be transferring to UCLA as an English major and my kids will be turning 10. CC is a great place to be!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I got accepted to San Francisco state university and Saint John's University my senior year and committed to SF. Unfortunately I failed my last semester of math so I had to settle with a CC. The hardest things so far is saying I'm at a CC and making friends here. I Went in to CC telling myself I WILL transfer and attend an Ivy league or top 25 University, so it's really hard to make friends with people who are as driven as I am. I really want to disconnect myself from the slackers at school. My school has a bad rep also, but ultimately it comes down to the students. Big tip: Get in and get out! Great vid btw!! Wish me luck on my future endeavors.
+TheReal_Angell Wahoo thats great, thank you for sharing your story. Good luck on your journey !
Tunago how are you doing know? I’m curious how it turned out
Ya .... I gave up trying to talk to the guidance counselors at college.. at least the community college I'm in. I start next month, and ya I know they don't help you with homework .. but Damm there's no structure, no guidance at all. It might be another reason why people leave community college.... But it's college right.. not high school. I'm probably just going to go there do my work and go home. If I make friends fine, if not fine. I'm an adult , not a high school kid . So I need to focus on me.
thank you so much. you really helped ease my worry
It's August.... I'm 18 and I'm enrolled to start university in three weeks. My school is costing 17000 a year and i didn't get many grants or scholarships. I really don't want to bite of a 17000 debt just for my first year.... I would much prefer to start out at a community college but the one in my town is just looked down upon so much. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what I'd should do but no one is help funding it. I want to go to a community college but I'm stuck in the same mentality as everyone else in my town and I don't want to have to constantly answer for my decisions. What do I do????
Definitely a difficult situation, but you're the only one who has to live with your decisions. I hated the stigma that community college had, but the years I spent there were some of my favorite. After a while I almost became immune to that how perception of it. Follow your gut ! Those that love you will support your decision.
here in my town in southern california like half the people I know go to one of 2 community colleges nearby. it doesn't seem to be as stigmatized, thankfully.
immabeamazing where at??
Did you get to live in a dorm or apt housing when you went to BMCC? And did the financial aid or student loans pay for it?
Let me know please! I’m about to go to BMCC but want to go somewhere where I can live on campus.
Hello!
I just got accepted by BMCC for fall 2019.Can you tell me how do I get full free tuition scholarship and what is the maximum yealry income to get that full tuition waiver?
Thank you!
This was really helpful. Thank you!
I actually wanna go to bmcc and I live in Chicago. I want to major in creative writing and I feel like an associates degree is all I really need for the type of career I want which is author and screenwriter. ALSO do they have dorms ?
I Graduated from BMCC yesterday online Zoom with my friends it is amazing me and my friends gave a wonderful speech yesterday BMCC Graduation Ceremony online Zoom me and my Friends
That's awesome, congrats and good luck!
@@bunnyjanie thank you Bunny Janie
Thanks a lot. Your tips are really helpful.
Sania Woods Sinclair Thank you for stopping by! I'll be doing an update soon since I'll be graduating at the end of spring. Finally! :D
You are welcome. Looking forward to see your new update. Good lock with your graduation. I am next!
I am bound to start the first two years off at a community college. Which is better? Community, university, online college? Is Online college cheaper than a traditional classroom. Why is college so expensive in total regards of where you go?
I love this advice so much! Thank you!
Where'd you get your shirt?
nklover24 Thank you, glad you enjoyed and I picked it up from Forever 21 :)
I'm going to have to go to a CUNY because I can't afford any better. I'm pretty bitter about it.
I understand, I definitely was too , but I'm sure you'll make the most out of the situation . Good luck
solid advice and good points!
Do you guys experience "college students" who receive the Pell Grant and dip? I hate that.
hey thank u can you please answer me about its good choice of going to community college or a 4 yrs! its not my top choice but that its a place that I got into Northridge in their biotechnology program its a major that I want to study but I'm not too sure should I go there or not???
I love your Manhattan/New York accent haha.
what’s a New York accent?? we do not have one 😂😂
@@ninaxoo9644 Lmao facts i don’t recognize an accent
wow, thank you.
Hiii! Please I need some help I just applied to BMCC and like I’m very lost I’m not sure if I would like it, I want to get to to know more the school
In my hometown's community college, everyone just remains with their high school cliques, would you say that's true at your community college
I definitely think that all changes once you're in the college, but I guess It depends on your location. I live in a big city.
Seriously the beginning is true
Thank you
thankyou for the tips
Nice video! You covered so much (:
damn, you go girl! you have a lot to say about community colleges. i talk shit about my college though. oops haha
Lol I do that too all the time. *shrug* sometimes it helps me feel better. Thanks for watching!
Can't you just go to a community college for a 2 year degree? Without transfering
It depends on what your 2 year degree is in. If you go to CC to get a 2 year degree for a health care or tech related degree (.e.g web developer) you don't need to get a bachelor's. Not everyone at CC is pursuing transfer to 4-year.
I used the go to bmcc it’s trash I hate that school
That sucks, did you transfer somewhere else ? I had fond memories.
Why ? I was thinking about going there .
I like this girl and video👍
it was such a crime for me to go to a university out of high school. Especially, my brother flipped out at me when i applied to four-year out of high school. Insisting on a community college, ehh
What's community collage?
College in your ass
Hey, do you have a contact e-mail? I'm interested in attending community college in NYC and would really like to ask you some in depth questions and would appreciate your advice.
nice tips
Thank you !
when will i be able to transfe? is it after 1 semester?
Usually, but It depends on the college. It should say on their website or you can talk to an advisor for more personalized information.
Ido they have dorms?
Pablo Oliva If you're asking specifically for BMCC , they don't but they do suggest a few Self- Help Housing Options on their website.
+Ariel Mendoza which school do you go to?
Such Great Video your advices and tips were on Point imma hashtag your channel on Facebook ; )
Hey girl! I've recently been accepted into BMCC, and I'm most likely going to attend it if I don't get into Hunter. I was wondering if you knew anything about programs? I applied for BMCC as liberal arts, I think. I have decided I want to major in nursing, but I didn't select the nursing program when I applied. I was wondering if that could mess up anything, or if I could take pre-reqs that correspond with the credit needed to try and get into the nursing program. I know Hunter makes you start Undecided and then choose a major or program, so I was wondering if BMCC did the same, or if I totally just messed up and will be unable to do nursing. Thank you!
Hey sorry for the late response but sadly BMCC doesn't let you be undelcared, but the majority of my friends are in liberal arts so it's not so bad, it gives you alot of freedom in terms of choosing classes. The Nursing Major at BMCC is always very full and competitive so you can always ask about that once you're enrolled. I changed my major during my third semester D: I went from Theater program (Which is great btw) to a Communication Major which I love very much, the changing of majors isn't an overly long process, but the sooner you do it the better, they'll give you more specific advice once youre there. But I know plently of people who had similar situations with Nursing and things turned out well, good luck! :D
Thank you so much! Your help is much appreciated :)
You look like an actress acting in the drama named "Lost", who is pregnant.
Let me back to the drama and be couch potato.
By the way, thanks for your good information!
+Iru Jure Hmm I'll have to look her up. Thank you though !
You don’t need a theater arts major to be an actor it’s useless girl