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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright First of all, this is a community college, so do not expect any 'real' college type of life here. There is a dorm on campus, but most students are commuter. There is also a bar that is practically on campus, so if you are of age, then there you go. However, there are many activities and fests that happen throughout the year. The Pros: -This school has a really good science department, the AMBO program (Applied Marine Biology, Oceanography) is top notch and in some cases better then what you will find at (some) four-year universities. The medical related programs as well as the criminal justice and fire technology programs are top notch as well. -The campus is located at the tip of South Portland on Casco Bay. On one side you have Willard Beach to lounge around or swim (when the weather is right) and on the other you have a dike that leads out to a lighthouse. Plenty of places (benches, grass, beach) to sit and watch the ships go by (or dream about sailing). There is a pretty cool view of Portland from here, as well. SMCC was built on what used to be Fort Preble, and some of the old fortifications are still there, which is kind of neat. -Students have access to the gym. -There is a baseball team, soccer team, and a basketball team to support or join. Some students even go as far as painting their faces school colors for the games. So there is some sense of school pride. -The cafeteria is buffet style and rather cheap for all-you-can-eat. The Cons: -For too many, SMCC seems to be a continuation of high school, which is rather annoying. -You get charged for a parking permit even if you do not have a vehicle unless you waive it. Then, once you get the permit, you have to prove that the vehicle is registered in your name. -You automatically get charged for student health insurance unless you can prove that you get insurance from another provider. And, if you do not waive it, you get charged anyways. For the Fall and Spring semesters it will run you about $600. -The student health insurance is a joke. Education Quality: A+, Social Life: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 02 2008 1st Year Male -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=53268&uid=2335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Military service (USMC) helped to provide the direction and attitude to get an asociates and bachelors degree in 3 years. SMTC was a great school for real world because I was able to work in the field and go to school at the same time. Starting Job: Safety Coordinator, Preparedness: B-, Reputation: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Jun 11 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=49301&uid=2335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Pros: The best community college in Maine. Extremely affordable. Lots of vocational programs. Beautiful location on Maine Coast, with views of Portland, Maine, Maine's largest city. Cons: Unmotivated student body. Lots of slackers. NO class discussion. Students won't even tell my math professor the answer, even if they know it. Kids in english composition can barely write sentences. Feels like High school all over again, except I have people over 30 in my classes now. Anyways, SMCC has articulation agreements with the whole Maine university system, and credits generally transfer to area schools. The problem is, transferring anywhere else is a pain. NO social life whatsoever. People drive here, go to class, and leave, maybe drinking a cup of coffee by themselves. Rarely do I see people together in the Quiet Lounge. I can't speak for those living on csmpus, but I highly doubt any social scene. The professors are good, but the student body as a whole is unmotivated, except the school has great health occupations programs, such as nursing, EKG tech, Paramedic. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Oct 08 2007 1st Year Male -- Class 2011    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=41507&uid=2335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Psychology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright if you are looking for a school to get a good start at smcc is the right place. as far as the classes go here there is about a 1-22 teach-student ratio. the negative about smcc is that there is never anything going on at night if you are rooming on campus. it is in south portland which is a good city, but unless you know a lot of people around the area you will not find many things to do . Individual Value: A+, Campus Aesthetics: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Nov 19 2003 1st Year Male -- Class 2006    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=7075&uid=2335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:    Next

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