"I learned how to become a better writer, and that will definitely help me in the future."

"The professor makes learning fun, and it's an interesting, interactive course."

"If I ever needed help or feedback, she would e-mail me back within two hours, and papers always came back the next class."

"There was never a period of time where we could "slack off". We were always busy with work, but it did not seem overwhelming."

"It was awesome, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! She is an amazing teacher, and I can't wait for next semester."

So, why might students want to be a part of this program?

• First of all it will give them a chance to have some of their classes in small groups (the enrollment for Honors sections is capped at 15) and to be taking those classes with other serious students.
  
  
• The classes are be taught in a collaborative seminar style with faculty members who work closely with students.
  
  
• The challenge and camaraderie of these classes enhance the experience at CCC and better prepares students to meet the demands of junior and senior level classes when they transfer to a four-year institution.
  
  
• The Honors courses also might explore some themes that are different from the regular sections. For example: one of the Honors English Composition 1 classes for this fall had two themes - Self & Society and War & Its Consequences. The skills developed in this class would be the same as in any ENG 101, but the style of the class should be more interesting and more thought provoking.
  
  
• Another advantage of the Honors Program is that it helps students in the following ways
  as they prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university: there will be special advising sessions for students in the Honors Program; any Honors courses will be designated as such on your transcript; we are in the process of trying to establish articulation agreements with Honors Programs at four-year colleges (since CCC's program just started this fall, these agreements will develop over time); and, students are encouraged to participate in cultural and social activities which will enhance their application for admission and scholarships at four-year institutions.

• There are several scholarship opportunities exclusively for Honors Program students.