I am currently in my First semester at Rio Hondo College (RHC), and just got accepted into Goldenwest College (GWC) for their Spring 2012 class. Here are some of the Pro's and Con's of switching schools.
Pro's: Attending GWC
1. Closer to home -
2. Less stress/time from driving back and forth to school
3. Great program ( from what I hear)
4. New nursing building built in last 2-3 years.
Con : Not attending GWC
1. Losing out on one semester from RHC's program
2. Losing out on the summer nursing fundamentals course I took for RHC.
My plan is to keep attending classes/clinicals at RHC for the semester and gain as much experience as possible.
What would you do if you were in my situation?? I really want to make sure that I am making the right decision. Any responses will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! =)
So looking at your age ect I would change schools. If I learned anything is that the instructor is key. That said, ours was a real challenge in the first semester. Now, I wouldn't change her for anything. Given how hard it is in the beginning it does increase the drop rate. We started with 30 and dropped to the 19 we have now after the first 2 semesters.
pc2801 - You have it worse than I do, and I give you a lot of respect for being able to do what you are doing. I agree with your study tips, but after listening to my instructor for 4 hours, I really have no urge to listen to her voice again while in the car. It's almost like the devil in my head. Hahah. But good luck to you!!
newway - I get a BOG (board of governors) fee waiver, because I am a poor student and my dad doesn't make much money.
Macgirl - I agree!! The instructor is very crucial to the student's success. We already had 2 people drop out, and it is only the 4th week. =(
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Your welcome and best of luck to you :)