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    Calhoun Community College

    Calhoun Community College

    3.8(6 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    I had a good experience at Calhoun back when. I attended Calhoun when they had satellite campuses…read moreall over the place. The main campus was (and I guess still is) in Decatur, and yes you had to attend a lot of classes there; however, they also had satellite classrooms on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville High School and in "THE Mall" - yes where Barnes and Noble is now, only further down the mall - you had to hang a left at the western themed bar and it was on the east side of The Mall where Picadilly used to be. We always joked that if you leaned in closely enough to the cinder walls you could still hear the servers saying "Serve you, Serve you please?!?!?!" :D Because high school was such a breeze for me and really did not prepare me for college, I started UAH with a whopping 1.0 and yes, academic probation my first semester. I had no idea you could drop a class and really did *not* think the professors meant what they said when they assigned voluminous amounts of reading/coursework with only a day or so to accomplish it, and I paid for it with terrible grades my first semester. Enter Calhoun! Calhoun to the rescue! I took classes all over north Alabama or at least it felt like it with part time college professors and full time ones, too. Anyway, it was still hard work; however the staff were friendlier than UAH, more accommodating to those of us who worked, and had more of a smaller, diverse group of students. I still learned and I learned a LOT at Calhoun! I managed to pull my grades up to graduate with two associates at cum laude and transfer back to UAH to do the same with 1 BA cum laude. The tip for anyone planning to do a similar approach to getting a degree is to stay in touch with UAH and ensure each class and associated credit *will* transfer from Calhoun to UAH. To me, and I'm sure to any college student, these hours are pretty much worth gold and you don't want to lose them! Also, don't be afraid to take any issues where a credit is denied to the Dean (or higher if necessary) to argue your case. Pay attention to the handbooks (if that's a thing anymore) and ensure the classes align in terms of course content. Oh, and another good thing about Calhoun is you don't rack up 1000s of parking tickets by attending there.

    Great community college, most of the teachers want to help you succeed and know you by name, very…read morepersonalized experience. Carla Larry in the financial aid department is the ONLY person in that section that has a clue about what's going on financially. The book store is garbage, but it's not the employees fault. The people that work in the book store are wonderful it's the policies and prices that are insane, that's why scholarships and the like are so important at any college really. It's great place to start to get a taste of what college can be like. Math teachers are good here. The campus is clean. Pretty safe.

    The University of the South

    The University of the South

    4.8(8 reviews)
    65.4 mi

    This University is amazing! The architecture to the staff.... It's worth a trip just to walk the…read moregrounds! Inside the buildings is like Harry Potter. If you've never been to!

    "A Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols" presented annually at All Saints' Chapel every…read moreDecember at The University of the South, Sewanee is a lovely time to visit the University of the South campus! At this Gothic tradition, described by Jon Meacham, "...visitors come from across the South to experience classic services modeled on the choral majesty of King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England." From last year's program, "In this service we present the double meaning of the Advent season. From the West Door, the Responsory of ancient Matins on Advent Sunday announces the hope of Messiah. Then, the Choir and Chancel party will move in procession from west to east, illustrating the theme "from darkness to light." The subsequent readings and music direct attention to the coming of Messiah, and further, to the Second Coming at the End of the Age. The Christian Church lives between these two points: the first, Christmastide with the incarnation of the Son of God, and the second, His coming again to judge and to recreate His universe." At this service, All Saints is decked out with beautiful poinsettias and the Priest dispenses incense. The stained glass windows are absolutely stunning and the chapel is beautiful! Lessons and Carols annually attracts nearly 3000 people to Sewanee! 2025 will be the 66th Festival of Lessons and Carols! When I have attended tickets were free and it's really important to arrive early, as their is always a line to enter this especially beautiful chapel for this service! The Course at "Sewanee" golf course is absolutely lovely, too! It is a nine hole golf course that was redesigned in 2013. It opened for play in 1915. Thanks, Sewanee for 13,000 beautiful Tennessee acres, and the annual "A Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols."

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    The University of Alabama In Huntsville - Morton Hall

    The University of Alabama In Huntsville

    3.6(10 reviews)
    19.3 mi

    U.A.H. When I attended school here it stood for "University At Home." Most of us were locals with…read morea few recruited athletes from other counties and countries. Back then, the duckpond south of Holmes was called "Bra Lake." I spent countless hours on campus, in the Art building, in the library. and even rented a bed in the old old dorms before attending full time. The gym used to be a concert venue and they also hosted a spring outdoor concert series each year both of which were open to the public. My favorite show here was Billy Idol! Rumor has it he swam in the gym pool, without a swimsuit, after the show. It was a great show!!!!! I was fortunate to get a tennis scholarship and for the most part, enjoyed my teammates and the whole college athlete experience. We had exceptional trainers, good facilities, and adequate benefits [per diem meal money when we traveled, free athletic clothing, meal money on campus, 100% books and I believe, 100% tuition.] Academically, UAH is no cake walk! I was completely unprepared my first semester [and UAH was on the semester crammed into a quarter system at that time, I don't know if it is still like that now]. Let's just say I started off on academic probation, when I finished my first term. Again, I didn't really know how to study, and never really had to try in my prior education and did not have or seek out proper guidance to understand how to drop classes in a timely manner. This situation sent me to Calhoun Community College where I upped my GPA and earned 2 Associate degrees. Key in this situation is to always get your community college classes approved for transfer to a school like UAH prior to taking the courses. I did this and only had to contest maybe two Calhoun classes [which I successfully contested and did get the credits approved to transfer to UAH]. This was a huge win because Calhoun was way way less expensive than UAH. Fast forward a few years and I was back attending UAH. I was "undecided" for forever it seems, as I'm not engineering minded, nor gifted in math at all, and was thrilled when I found my niche at this primarily engineering school, in Liberal Arts. It took a lot of work, some help from tutors, and then more work and I finally graduated cum laude. Who hoo! I'm happy UAH is here. Two siblings got degrees here, and our Mom used to volunteer at the OLLI, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at UAH. I've enjoyed classes which were extracurricular development and not part of my official college curriculum such as yoga, which were held at UAH, and also professional development courses I have taken here. All were organized, well done, and beneficial. U.A.H. is a reputable accredited university with, for the most part, good professors, and a nice campus. Don't rule out their Liberal Arts program, it's legit! U.A.H. is really growing, too! It looks like U.A.H. is rapidly adding more housing and parking facilities on the south side of Holmes east of the fitness center.

    UAH Campus Pond is my hidden gem for free, feel-good family time. My son and I love coming here to…read morefeed the ducks, fish, and turtles--it's like a mini wildlife retreat in the middle of campus! The peaceful setting is perfect for soaking up some sunshine, and the excitement on my son's face when the animals come up for a snack. Priceless. If you're looking for a laid-back outdoor activity, this place is a win every time.

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    Middle Tennessee State University

    Middle Tennessee State University

    3.5(27 reviews)
    79.6 mi

    Don't park in the visitor parking space and go in to check the place out. They will give you a…read moreticket for parking in a "visitor" parking spot! I called. The lady just laughed at me. After reading a bunch of reviews apparently they have a contest to see who can write the most tickets and tow the most cars. Wow what a way to make money. Maybe they should focus on education vs writing tickets and towing car. Will never go back. Now who's laughing lady...

    I promised myself after I finished my master's degree that I would write a Yelp review about my…read moreschool. This has been a long awaited review. I have been at MTSU since 2018. I completed my last year of my bachelor's, my master's, and in August - I start my doctorate. This school has been a saving grace for me as an adult learner. I can't say a single negative thing about my university. From the professors, the curriculum, to the overall student experience has been exceptional. For the education I am receiving, it is worth every penny. It's not an expensive education considering what I have learned and the village that has been behind me to thrive. If there was a downside to the university, I'd say parking services sucks and they are determined to collect your money. Watch out when you park and pay attention to ensure you park in the correct lot. If you don't - it is going to cost you extra money you don't want to unnecessarily spend. Speaking from recent experience, but I digress. I guess I have officially had my right of passage to receive a parking ticket. MTSU is great for remote learning and easy to understand for those who might not believe that online education is a good fit for them. MTSU caters to those working folks who may not be able to dedicate their entire life to schooling and have other obligations outside of their educational career. I am one of them minus the pandemic. I completed my entire master's online in 3 semesters due to being a full-time student. It was the best way for my to utilize my time during very a very unpredictable year. I do not regret my decision to get it out of the way. The pandemic shifted a lot in our lives and this was the best track for me to take to thrive. Now, with my doctorate on the horizon, I look forward to working full-time while attending part-time. Recognizing the busy schedule that I will have; I could not ask for a better school to walk with me through this educational journey that I am about to endure.

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