Housatonic Community College

Date: Feb 26 2015
Major: Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc (This Major's Salary over time)
I'm an artist. A smart one. I have always had an interest in academics and I'm pretty judgmental and analytical. I studied science and technology in HS but I have my AA in fine arts and plan to be an interior designer/architect. I knew I wanted to go to HCC and I'm glad I did.

First, the price. It is a great education for such a price. I know it sounds too good to be true but it all depends on the professor. The basic classes (algebra, history, etc) aren't "innovative" but they get the job done, and the professors care if you do. They will work with you and a lot of them are really understanding and open-minded. The art program is a good start for serious artists (sorry if you hate Mac) and the professors are talented artists with careers.

The school has gotten better while I was there. They try to plan something fun for pretty much every week. Movies and music events. I joined a new society there and they bring a lot of motivational speakers. Famous artists and successful businessmen/women come and give advice and answer questions.

It's a nice, simple well kept campus. They're supposed to be starting construction on a new art building. I'm pretty close with the professor in charge of the art department (funny but serious) and they are planning big things. The professors I've encountered are all pretty great. Some are kind of uptight but no one is perfect.

I had one bad experience with an bossy woman in the advisors office but bossy people are impossible to avoid.

This part is vital—the food is a-mazing. I swear. Breakfast or lunch they are great. I still go! They're friendly too. And will eventually know your usual order.

Honestly, it's a good option for people who aren't flush enough to start at a four-year and plan on transferring.