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5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammati

Statistical Analyzer:

I like to separate my experience at PCC into two distinct categories: Studies and Character Building.

Overall, my experience in the Computer Information Systems field was fair. I definitely learned things that have helped me in the IT field; however, I feel that there was much to be desired. Heavy focus on classes like COBOL was a total waste of time. Yes, there's a lot of COBOL code out there, but why on earth make it a required course for CIS? Also, since SQL databases are in about every company today, I think that the database classes should be more extensive. I just wish the program could have been more customized to what I wanted to do in my career.

As far as character building goes, I don't think I could have gotten better training anywhere. I sincerely think that the character training I received has MORE to do with my job and salary today than does my educational training. I just started a job that required 5+ years experience. I have 8 months in a related area. They were more interested in the fact that my character and potential impressed a former employee. In fact, my interview with that company lasted less than 15 minutes. Had I attended elsewhere, I probably would have gotten a better education in CIS; however, I would NOT have received the Biblical character training that I believe has truly made the difference.

Okay, so everyone knows about all the rules at PCC. The truth is that they're NOT that difficult to deal with. However, be warned that if you do break a rule, you will be dealt with very harshly, even if you're truly sorry or if it was really an accident. I was expelled during my time at PCC for a minor (in everyone else's eyes that I've asked) infraction that I truly did by accident. The administration was not concerned that it was truly an accident, that I had NEVER had a major infraction before, or that I was truly broken hearted and sorry for what I did. In fact, only one person in administration (of the 5 or 6 that I dealt with directly) even offered encouragement or a word of prayer (but we were already good acquaintances anyway). I was humiliated and belittled. Luckily, my parents, my church, and my God are great and helped me through this time. I returned to PCC to complete my degree. They did, however, truly forgive me and didn't treat me any differently upon my return (except for the warning letter that I was on probation).

Had I never been expelled, I would have recommended PCC 100% to anyone who considered it. However, after going through what I did with the deans I can't say that I can wholeheartedly recommend the school anymore. If you can stay out of the deans office (by following every rule to the letter (even while not at school!!)- never assume ANYTHING - even the unwritten rules!) then you'll have a great experience that you truly cannot receive anywhere else. If you have trouble with authority, don't even bother to apply.

My Scores:

Education: 60%

Food: 80%

Dorms: 90%

Biblical Training: 90%

Teachers: 85%

Deans: 10%