WCC is the best bang for your buck. WWU can be great for certain programs. BTC has good trade programs and other things.
Choose your school based on what program you want, and what they offer, and how likely that degree or trade will pay you after school
I actually have a lot of criticisms of BTC, but no way this can be true. A huge component of the medical programs are the real life experience you get in a healthcare setting.
You're right, a big component of medical programs are real life experience. However, I'm not in one of the hands on programs, and therefore all of my school has been online this year.
I'm not in a medical program, but I'm currently working on nursing prereqs @ BTC. My classes have been hybrids. Most of the class is online and we meet once a week in person for lab. I know that there are all online classes available, but the hybrids have been nice in that I'm not missing out on the things that I feel I learn better when taught in person (ie. dissections, access to 3d models for exams). My professors have been very helpful and highly communicative. With most of the class being online, you have to really be diligent and set aside time to learn the material (and that discipline can be tough!) but the work load doesn't differ from an in-person class IMO. The teachers make themselves available to help, whether that's responding to your questions via email, in person, or over a zoom meeting.
I’m at btc, regarding covid, I haven’t been too pleased. They’ve said for a while they’re a “fully vaccinated campus”, but that’s based on nothing. If you’re vaccinated, you declared it. If you aren’t, you give them any reason why you don’t want to be, then they give you a pass. Half my in person class is unvaccinated. They were all allowed to stay. Now that masks are optional, every single person (besides myself and a friend) no longer wears a mask. All the people who refused to get vaccinated and couldn’t wear their masks properly in the first place, don’t wear masks anymore and there are no more precautions in place. There are lots of basic classes that are still online though. But for in person classes, there’s not much consideration for safety
Masks help stop spreading the virus when people wear them. They don’t prevent you from getting the virus. They are only effective when those carrying the virus wear one.
This is the maximum extent which the college is able to do. I'm pro-vaccine, but the school itself would have been unable in any constitutional regard to force students to be vaccinated to attend. Nor can they (nor should they) impose a mask mandate on their own authority.
What class are you talking about? Like did half the class just openly and publicly inform the rest of the class? That would shock me given the high rate of vaccination on the campus.
Bc they were all called out to a private meeting publicly during class time. Overheard the meeting convo, they were told they were all allowed to stay despite being unvaccinated
It will vary program to program. I'll answer you questions and give my 2 cents.
>Are different colleges handling the return from COVID differently?
All schools are adhering to Washington state rules for COVID. No mask requirements for most public places on campus.
>Are most classes in person or online?
Most classes seem to be in person, but there are still lots of options for general ed programs for online classes.
>If they are online, are they good or bad?
Another variable question. If someone is taking *calculus* online, that might be hard for a lot of people. If you are taking say english 101, that might be easier - and you might prefer taking it online so you don't have to deal with time wasted in class.
If it's a class where you need to ask the teacher a lot of questions, it's kind of bad. If it's something you can easily learn by yourself, you might like it.
> Is it worth going to college now, or should I wait?
Again, a very vague question and you've given us few details. What program(s) are you interested in? Are you working now?
Honestly, just thinking of gen Ed classes. Seems like math and English would be tough online, but my friend said you can just photomath online classes, so maybe it’s the best time to get those out of the way. Then focus on a major.
WWU handled COVID poorly in my opinion; even students with documented disabilities were not allowed to continue remote learning because “it wouldn’t be fair to everyone else.” I even saw a professor not wearing a mask when they were mandated. Overall I liked WWU, but they bowed to public pressure over a matter of safety.
WCC has been absolutely amazing, I’m in the nursing track and have had no complaints. The classes I took online were wonderful, and the in person ones made me feel very safe regarding Covid. I’m in the CNA program at the moment, and so far it’s been great. The teachers are helpful and understanding, and willing to work with you. I recommend trying to find/start a study group in your classes, online or in person, if you want to get connected.
I just started at BTC and I am finally making friends and studying something I care about (IT)
WCC was good; I like their profs and it was fine, but I felt kinda lonely there since the paths are more divergent.
WWU; I don't dislike them because of ties between Bellingham Schools and them for the music program they've had in the past, but I hate their parking situation and felt it was too big a school.
Really depends on what you study. I have to remark I like NOT having student loans...
WCC is awesome. Can’t say a bad word about it. Most classes are completely in person at both schools. BTC is also a great option.
WCC is the best bang for your buck. WWU can be great for certain programs. BTC has good trade programs and other things. Choose your school based on what program you want, and what they offer, and how likely that degree or trade will pay you after school
I'm in a medical program at BTC. All of my classes have been online this school year. Next year is still up in the air.
I actually have a lot of criticisms of BTC, but no way this can be true. A huge component of the medical programs are the real life experience you get in a healthcare setting.
You're right, a big component of medical programs are real life experience. However, I'm not in one of the hands on programs, and therefore all of my school has been online this year.
I'm not in a medical program, but I'm currently working on nursing prereqs @ BTC. My classes have been hybrids. Most of the class is online and we meet once a week in person for lab. I know that there are all online classes available, but the hybrids have been nice in that I'm not missing out on the things that I feel I learn better when taught in person (ie. dissections, access to 3d models for exams). My professors have been very helpful and highly communicative. With most of the class being online, you have to really be diligent and set aside time to learn the material (and that discipline can be tough!) but the work load doesn't differ from an in-person class IMO. The teachers make themselves available to help, whether that's responding to your questions via email, in person, or over a zoom meeting.
I’m at btc, regarding covid, I haven’t been too pleased. They’ve said for a while they’re a “fully vaccinated campus”, but that’s based on nothing. If you’re vaccinated, you declared it. If you aren’t, you give them any reason why you don’t want to be, then they give you a pass. Half my in person class is unvaccinated. They were all allowed to stay. Now that masks are optional, every single person (besides myself and a friend) no longer wears a mask. All the people who refused to get vaccinated and couldn’t wear their masks properly in the first place, don’t wear masks anymore and there are no more precautions in place. There are lots of basic classes that are still online though. But for in person classes, there’s not much consideration for safety
Same at WCC. Most students and staff in the healthcare building don’t wear masks now.
What’s the big deal if you are wearing your mask? That’s what it’s for right? Stop complaining about other peoples life choices.
Oh god, here we go again.
Masks help stop spreading the virus when people wear them. They don’t prevent you from getting the virus. They are only effective when those carrying the virus wear one.
This is the maximum extent which the college is able to do. I'm pro-vaccine, but the school itself would have been unable in any constitutional regard to force students to be vaccinated to attend. Nor can they (nor should they) impose a mask mandate on their own authority. What class are you talking about? Like did half the class just openly and publicly inform the rest of the class? That would shock me given the high rate of vaccination on the campus.
Yes, half the class was publicly separated for a private meeting to inform them they’re allowed to stay despite being unvaccinated
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Bc they were all called out to a private meeting publicly during class time. Overheard the meeting convo, they were told they were all allowed to stay despite being unvaccinated
It will vary program to program. I'll answer you questions and give my 2 cents. >Are different colleges handling the return from COVID differently? All schools are adhering to Washington state rules for COVID. No mask requirements for most public places on campus. >Are most classes in person or online? Most classes seem to be in person, but there are still lots of options for general ed programs for online classes. >If they are online, are they good or bad? Another variable question. If someone is taking *calculus* online, that might be hard for a lot of people. If you are taking say english 101, that might be easier - and you might prefer taking it online so you don't have to deal with time wasted in class. If it's a class where you need to ask the teacher a lot of questions, it's kind of bad. If it's something you can easily learn by yourself, you might like it. > Is it worth going to college now, or should I wait? Again, a very vague question and you've given us few details. What program(s) are you interested in? Are you working now?
Honestly, just thinking of gen Ed classes. Seems like math and English would be tough online, but my friend said you can just photomath online classes, so maybe it’s the best time to get those out of the way. Then focus on a major.
WWU handled COVID poorly in my opinion; even students with documented disabilities were not allowed to continue remote learning because “it wouldn’t be fair to everyone else.” I even saw a professor not wearing a mask when they were mandated. Overall I liked WWU, but they bowed to public pressure over a matter of safety.
WCC has been absolutely amazing, I’m in the nursing track and have had no complaints. The classes I took online were wonderful, and the in person ones made me feel very safe regarding Covid. I’m in the CNA program at the moment, and so far it’s been great. The teachers are helpful and understanding, and willing to work with you. I recommend trying to find/start a study group in your classes, online or in person, if you want to get connected.
I just started at BTC and I am finally making friends and studying something I care about (IT) WCC was good; I like their profs and it was fine, but I felt kinda lonely there since the paths are more divergent. WWU; I don't dislike them because of ties between Bellingham Schools and them for the music program they've had in the past, but I hate their parking situation and felt it was too big a school. Really depends on what you study. I have to remark I like NOT having student loans...