While the majority of students enter community college with a plan to transfer after two years, this is the case for less than 10% of
Tag: General Education
Pro: General Education classes
Many college students are not aware of the significance that comes with taking general education courses. The transformation from a high school to college student
Pro: Math requirement
People should have a general understanding of every subject, even if it’s not what they plan on pursuing as a career. Some students think as
Con: Math requirement
College students usually struggle to balance schoolwork, a job and a social life. Some of the classes we take throughout college will help us succeed
Con: Math as a GE
Unless a student chooses a STEM career, requiring an Engineering, Math or Science major , the question becomes, “what are the odds the average person
Pro: Math as a GE
We use mathematics in our everyday lives more than we think we do. That is why math should be a mandatory part of students’ general
Con: Math as a GE
On entering college, students should be allowed the freedom to focus on their strengths. Opting-out of math, with the knowledge that it will not be
General education an option
After 12 years of education on a broad range of topics, students are usually able to determine their academic strengths and weaknesses. Ideally, students would
Career & Transfer Counseling
The Pierce College Counseling Center is an extremely helpful resource that should be utilized by every student. Despite the center’s usefulness, it is solely the
Counseling Center hires Fine new counselor
Casually strolling through the lobby while organizing the pile of transfer papers, this bright blue eyed, and soft spoken east coast native waits patiently