Is College Worth It? Yes, hands down! The more you learn, the more you earn

The media is full of commentaries questioning the benefits of going to college. They often cite the experiences of students who attend big schools and graduate (or not!) with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Meanwhile, some claim, the starting salary of college graduates is not much higher than that of high school graduates. So what should you do? Keep reading if you want to...

Student Success: Mitch Monroe, Networking a Seamless Transfer

 When I was a senior, I started dual enrolling with Bay College. All of my friends started to go to Michigan Tech and I saw that Bay offered way cheaper tuition and they had a degree that I wanted. I did two years at Bay and graduated with my Network Administration degree. I will be transferring to Northern Michigan University in the fall. All of the classes I took will transfer. Professors are...

Student Success: Mia Roll Puts Business at the TOP

They say Bay Is The Way and what teacher or advisor doesn’t recommend Bay College? Bay de Noc Community College has raving reviews from both teachers and students alike. After two years attending, I now understand why so many people are proud to represent the local community college, from their resources offered to students, to the endless opportunities available to those who choose to take...

Bay College Guide to Careers

Applied Technology Most graduates obtain immediate employment working in a professional and profitable career. Transfer programs do exist, such as Engineering Technology and Robotics. Certificate Automotive Technician Mechatronics Sustainability Welding Water Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Agricultural Operations Automotive Technology Mechatronics...

Six Steps to College Success

Start early. Perhaps the best way to prepare for success in college is to get started as early as possible with processes. Complete the Bay application online for free. Apply for financial aid at FAFSA.ed.gov. Find out about scholarship opportunities.  Plan ahead. To avoid stress and manage your workload, plan ahead for all of your assignments. Get a course syllabus (outline) for each course,...