Modesto, CA
Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College is the school you go to get your AA. I wouldn't recommend going as a 4 year because you don't really experience "college life". There are not any dorms, barely have events going on for African Americans because they are not super diverse. I wish I had the money to go straight to an HBCU 4-year. I can't wait to transfer to Howard University. So that I can experience something new. I don’t mean to bash my school, but it does not have the diversity it should have. There is this program I am in called UMOJA. UMOJA is for minorities and it basically helps African Americans or really anyone transfer into the HBCU or UC’s they want to go to. I joined that program and love it because it is my second home. I have made friends there and genuinely fill like I fit in. When I am not a part, I feel alone. There is a ratio of white and Mexican women and men that go there. I feel like I do not fit in because I am black. Modesto Junior College and every other California college were not made for African Americans to succeed. So at least when I transfer to Howard University, I can hustle to get my degree with people who look like me. Have the same skin as me and have the same drive as me. Going to an HBCU is important to me. I am only going to Modesto Junior College for financial reasons, but I do my best in this school while working so that I will be able to transfer sooner than later.

Overall, Modesto Junior College is a great place to start your education if you want to save money, however it is not the place to go if you can help it. The professors really do care about their students and they usually hold regular office hours but there are high impaction rates in the math department. The food is edible but it is not the best and the sports are only decent. The one thing that is really nice is the fact that MJC does offer tutoring for math and English classes.

My overall opinion of Modesto Junior College is that it is an okay school. This school is the last resort basically if you do not apply anywhere else or if you are wanting to go back to college for a better future. The counselors here are okay as well. Some set you up schedules until 2025 when you want to transfer within two years because that's how long it should take to transfer from this school. This Junior college is something I would not recommend as much because the professors act extremely stuck up and most do not even help their students. The financial aid faculty are probably all the nicest and most efficient there because they will figure out any little thing that is wrong and are actually there to help you. There is only housing on campus for AG students. The food is probably the most decent thing there at the school because who does not love food? and also because everything else there is not very good at all. Some professors' are there to help students but that is where ratemyproffesor.com comes in and you search up the good teachers that everyone else loves and or likes. The security here at Modesto Junior College is rude. They have mean faces and when you ask them for help, each and every single one has this horrible attitude. Some other faculty here has attitudes as well. It is always the older people who look in their forties, giving attitude to young people from 18-25 years of age which is extremely frustrating because they talk to you like you are stupid.

For the majority of the time I have been there, I have been mislead and taken classes I didn't need. The mathematics is very difficult at this school, but in the past year MJC has worked to change the program. Too late for me. I feel in the direction that they are going this will be a better school for students in providing, not just they're academic needs, but the mental support to stay strong.

Great staffing I love all my teachers. I’ve had just about every teacher and I honestly appreciate the time they spend with each student. They are all always available and willing to meet and help. I could not feel more comfortable here and I appreciate my college for being great.

I hope to attend MJC in the fall. It's a good campus and there's always people (teachers, friends, students, staff, etc) to help you when you need it. I've visited MJC twice and always a positive outcome. I will recommend this college for people who are looking for an affordable, close, college to attend to.

It's ok. Some teachers are nice. There is only a small percentage of professors that I have actually liked and have had an impact on me. They are pretty helpful if you ever do need help. I do have to say, near the cafeteria there are lots of smokers.

Modesto junior college is a great way too save money and still get a great education and your degree. The Agriculture teachers at MJC are also supper friendly and will do anything to help you if you ask. Campus parking is also extremely close to classes and you don’t have to walk far at all.

Over all a good school. There are many options and choices you can choose from as far as a career. There are many options for different clubs also I do like that a lot. They could hold more events though I would like to fellowship with fellow students.

Modesto is a good college. The agriculture program is amazing. Actually it is one of the best in the entire United States. The nursing program is good as well. The college is divided into 2 separate campuses, and commuting to both is manageable. Staff is great.