Hudson County Community College

When I look back at my own college days from the perspective of the years that have passed, I am struck by the fact that what stands out in my mind today as having made my education a success are probably not the same things I would have identified at the time.

My concerns then were similar to yours now. What should my major be? What courses should I take? Who is the best teacher to take for this or that course? What kind of a grade will I earn?How will all this translate for transfer to another school or for a good job?

Obviously, all these issues are important and should not be downplayed, but there are some other things you should take away from college. It is really important you not overlook these as you choose courses, attend classes, study, take tests, and plan your future.

A good college education should help you develop the ability to think critically, to understand the broad context of the facts and figures you learn, and to be able to make more appropriate life choices as a result. A good college education should provide the opportunity to make new and significant friendships that will last longer than your classes. Hopefully, some of the college faculty and staff will be among these new friends. A good college education should merely whet your appetite but not totally satisfy your desire to learn. Hopefully your college education will convince you more than ever that reading and writing and all the other so-called intellectual pursuits are not only important but also fun.

We at HCCC want your college education to be a wonderful and successful experience. We want you to consider your decision to study at Hudson County Community College to be one of the best things you ever did.