我做了一个伟大的决定，在大学的头两年参加CLC。I not only have saved lots of money compared to starting at a four-year university, I’m also enjoying the one-on-one time with professors because I hear that’s rare at four-year institutions. The only discrepancy between CLC and a four-year school is that there are no dorms here. CLC offers the same quality of education, but at a much lower tuition price, based on the conversations I’ve had with friends and family who have started here and later transferred to four-year schools.
我非常喜欢的一门课程是心理学导论。导师不只是讲课;他有一个热情的个性，让学习变得有趣和互动。在课堂上，我们讨论了一些有趣的概念，如本我、自我、超我、障碍和恐惧症。总的来说，心理学是一门引人入胜的学科，它能洞察思维是如何运作的。
In my Introduction to Business course, the professor shared her own corporate experiences in class.She also pushed us out of our comfort zone by assigning oral presentations. I feel that it’s a good way of preparing for the work world.
CLC的另一个重要资源是免费的写作中心。The tutors there canhelp you with important steps such as developing a thesis and incorporating transitions between paragraphs. Many four-year universities don’t offer this service for free.
In addition to the classes, I have grown by working part time as a receptionist in the Career and Job Placement Center, and now I’ve been promoted to intern.Besides doing clerical work, I talk to employers looking to recruit, and I show students and employers how to use our online job board. The job has made me feel more comfortable in talking to people and has provided me with lots of customer service experience.
Socially, I’ve enjoyed spending time on campus, getting to know students and making new friends, too.And you can’t beat the free student access to the Grayslake Campus Fitness Center. Working out there makes me feel rejuvenated, and it helps clear my mind to stay focus in my next class.
我的梦想工作是在一个好公司的会计工作。我对这个职业有真正的兴趣，因为它很符合逻辑。
At CLC, make sure you ask a lot of questions and take advantage of the many resources, such as the professors’ office hours and the tutoring center.Working hard, especially at the beginning of the semester, pays off in the end.