What I learned about community college transfers from Holmes reviews

[Marya]

I've been reading student reviews of Holmes Community College to figure out if it's the right start for my transfer plan. Here's what I'm piecing together.

The academics: Reviews say the professors are “helpful” and “accessible” . One student wrote: “Small classes. My anatomy professor knew my name and checked in when I was struggling.” This is exactly what I want before transferring to a bigger school.

The advising: This is the critical piece. Some reviews say advisors are “knowledgeable about transfer requirements” . Others say: “You have to be your own advocate. Don't assume they'll tell you everything.” The consensus: come prepared with questions.

The social life: Multiple reviews mention that the Ridgeland campus is “quiet” and “mostly commuters” . The Goodman campus has more student activities. One student said: “If you want the college experience, go to Goodman. If you just want classes, go to Ridgeland.”

My plan: I'll start at Goodman for the community. I'll meet with an advisor early and get my transfer plan in writing. I'm not expecting a four-year experience, but I want a solid start.

 

[Henry]

Goodman is definitely the move if you want any kind of social scene. Ridgeland is basically a parking lot with classrooms attached lol. I did two years at Ridgeland and honestly it was fine because I just wanted in and out, but if you're looking for study groups and actually meeting people, yeah Goodman's the call. The anatomy prof thing tracks too—small classes are underrated. I had a bio prof who literally wrote me a recommendation letter that got me into Ole Miss.