Kingsborough Community College — Local services in New York

Let me start with this, most of the people giving this place a good review have probably never been to a real college. I originally came from Brooklyn College, I have also been to other colleges visiting such as Trinity College in CT, Saint Francis here in Brooklyn, or even the College of Staten Island which I think is awful but still much better then KBCC.I will more or less give this an honest judgement.

First of all just avoid this college if at all possible if you really want to go somewhere in life. Trying to contact them for the simplest things is near impossible. I don't know how many times I've tried to call them just so I can give them my money for tuition! I've been placed on hold for over an hour, then connected to multiple people to get no answer. Not only do they run you through hoops when you try to contact them but they also don't even answer the phones during operating hours! This isn't like once or twice things but I have a 50/50 chance of actually talking to another human!

Now that I've gotten contacting them out of the way, the school itself should be considered a last resort. I messed up my first year so I thought I would take it easy and go to a school close to me which was KBCC. If you can say "here" for attendance then there is a good chance you'll be able to pass any class. To be honest it hit a point where that wasn't even necessary and all i needed to do was come in for test to pass classes with a B+. Professors here are a hit and miss, I've had entertaining professors who taught me something in a relaxed manor, I've had strict professors that were actually trying to teach (ha she was from Brooklyn College though) but there were also some pretty bad teachers. Some teachers were too timid to actually control the class and some didn't even seem to care one way or another. When it came to those classes I didn't even bother. I would just come in to hand in assignments and take test then walk away.

Now what an experience at this college is like you may ask? This college is more like a break from actually learning. Yes if you need to start over this might be a decent place if you've exhausted all other options. The population of the school is made up by a number of people with poor English (I'm talking about not being able to hold a coherent conversation bad, in all fairness it probably is their second language so I can't really blame them for trying though) so it may bother you like it bothers me. Classes range from empty (because no one goes to class at times if the professor is relaxed) to packed so hard you need to get another chair from another room. Talking to the professors will help, if you have trouble the majority of them will attempt to help you to the best of their power but as you can see some just look jaded. After having so many students that have no interest in learning they just gave up but when that one student actually comes to them looking to learn they're happy to help. I however was not one of those curious individuals. I can keep up with work if I really wanted to so I never really talked to professors.

TL;DR: It's a pretty bad college if you actually want to learn something. Barely anyone answers office phones, the ones that do have no idea how to help you. Attend this college as a...

If I could rate it 0 I would, not only is this school ghetto the staff is unprofessional I Had the WORST experience here. I don't usually do RATES but when I do it's either really really bad or really really good and in this case, If you read you will see which direction I'm steering towards... It seems like they hire these unprofessional staff members from the streets/slums. They have no proper phone etiquette. I needed to transfer over some of my transcripts the FIRST card they pulled was that I needed to pay a certain amount of money because of my withdrawal. Payed that off. THEN I had to complete the exit interview which is a requirement which I understand. SO NOW I PAYED 27 bucks to get my transcripts sent over for next day because I was late for registering for my spring semester at another college I wanted to attend, mind you on this exit interview, It says they will notify the school and have it sent within 24 hours. Now I'm very happy and ready to LEAVE this GHETTO school all together. Then days go by and my school doesn't receive anything. Which was very weird to me because I've sent the transcripts already. So now I check to go see what the issue is and guess what?? KINGSBOROUGH STILL has a hold for me and guess what the HOLD WAS?? My Exit interview that I've ALREADY COMPLETED. So now I have to call registar it says I spoke with a lady and she seemed kinda helpful but really she wasn't she transferred me to financial aid. Mind you I'm on hold for almost 40 minutes. So I call again and this RUDE GHETTO UNPROFESSIONAL LADY named Tammie Robinson picks up and doesn't even sound happy to speak to me. Mind you this is her JOB I shouldn't have to kiss your butt in order in for me to get my transcripts sent over. So while I'am speaking to this hoodrat she doesn't answer any of my questions she gets loud with me saying "OH MY GOD JESUS" and getting an attitude mind you instead of getting to the bottom of it for me she tells me I need to email and call this lady name Ajana Wilkinson and I asked for her name Then THIS IS when she "tries" to be helpful lol. And Now i've reached out to Ajana and this lady is "never" in her office like mind you I've called 3 days straight. So you mean to tell me you're never in your Office???? lol I'm reporting these ladies to the president of this school. And the president needs a better staff because this is horrible I've never experience this kind of service. I explained to my other school who is way more professional about my experience and they felt bad for me and have understood why I've left this garbage place CALLED A SCHOOL. And one of the best school's my butt. THIS IS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER. DO NOT SIGN UP TO THIS SCHOOL. You're...

As the sun began to rise over Brooklyn, Sarah stood in front of Kingsborough Community College, her heart racing with excitement and a hint of anxiety. It was her first day as a freshman, and she had spent the previous night tossing and turning, wondering what to expect. Would she make friends? Would her classes be challenging?

As she stepped onto campus, the fresh smell of the ocean wafted through the air, reminding her of the nearby beach. The campus was bustling with students, some rushing to their classes, while others gathered in groups, laughing and chatting. Sarah took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She had always been a bit shy, but today felt like a blank slate.

Her first stop was the orientation session in the student center. As she walked in, she was greeted by the sight of other new students, some just as lost as she felt. After a brief introduction from the orientation leader, they were split into small groups for icebreakers. Sarah found herself paired with a friendly girl named Aisha, who quickly put her at ease with her warm smile and easygoing nature.

After the session, Sarah and Aisha decided to grab lunch together at the campus café. They chatted about their majors—Sarah was considering psychology while Aisha was leaning towards graphic design. As they shared their hopes and fears for the upcoming semester, Sarah felt a sense of camaraderie developing. They exchanged phone numbers and promised to meet up again later.

With lunch finished, it was time for Sarah’s first class: Introduction to Psychology. She walked into the lecture hall, her heart pounding. The professor, a middle-aged man with a welcoming demeanor, introduced himself and began discussing the fascinating world of the human mind. Sarah found herself captivated, jotting down notes and feeling more confident in her choice of major.

After class, Sarah decided to explore the campus a bit more. She wandered through the gardens, admiring the flowers and the view of the ocean. As she walked, she noticed various clubs setting up tables for the upcoming club fair. Intrigued, she stopped to chat with a few representatives, learning about everything from the photography club to the environmental science group.

As the day came to a close, Sarah felt a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. She had faced her fears, met new people, and even found classes that excited her. Walking back to her dorm, she reflected on how her first day at Kingsborough College had been a success. She realized that while the journey ahead would have its challenges, she was ready to embrace them, one...