Aside from having an artichoke as a mascot, SCC is a great place to start out your college education. I went to SCC right out of high school and it was a smooth transition.
The classes were small compared to what you'll find at university level, which enabled teachers to provide more one on one time with students. Smaller classes mean stricter teachers, so keep in mind that you aren't going to be able to ditch class very often.
I remember there was one really mean counselor, but other than that, the staff was very helpful. They also have on-campus jobs, which is really damn handy. Choice Hotels used to have a little trailor there, and after school, I would go straight to it and work for a few hours before going home. If you're deciding on which community college to go to, I say artichoke all the way!