This blog will look into Allan Hancock Community College and its ins and outs from a students perspective.
Community College is a path that is beneficial to many people in many ways. The costs of schools like these is the main benefit, providing classes at around 1/10 the tuition of many state schools. It also will accept everyone who has a high school diploma, allowing everyone to expand their knowledge and open new doors. It also is a good way to get yourself into the college or university that you dream of. This is especially the case with Hancock, which is one of the best choices if you want to transfer. Hancock is also one of the top community colleges in the California, a gemstone to the residents of Santa Maria.
Hancock website -- http://www.hancockcollege.edu/
(The Hancock mascot is the bulldog, as you can see here)