You do not like it, right?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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:blossom: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. :blossom:

Hi!

Meeting new students
GE=General Education

A: How are things with you?
B: Not too bad. How about yourself?
A: Not bad.
B: I’m glad to hear that.
A: Have you been going to PCC long?
B: I’ve only been here two years. How about yourself?
A: I just started this year.
B: Do you like it? ←
A: It’s fine for right now.
B: You do not like it, right? ←
A: Once I’m finished with my GE, it should get better. ←
B: I felt the same way my first year.

1- Do you like it?
Is “Do you like it?” short for “Do you like it here?”?

You do not like it, right?
Is “You do not like it?” short for “You do not like it here?”?

If no, what does “it” refer to?

Once I’m finished with my GE, it should get better.

2- What does “should” mean here?

3- Please give a brief explanation about GE.

Thank you

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You’re welcome! Here’s a clear breakdown of each of your questions:

1. “Do you like it?”

Yes, “Do you like it?” is short for “Do you like it here?”
In this context, “it” refers to attending PCC (Pasadena City College or a similar community college). So the speaker is asking if the other person enjoys being at the college so far.

“You do not like it, right?”

Yes, this is also short for “You do not like it here, right?”
Again, “it” refers to being at the college / attending PCC.

2. “Once I’m finished with my GE, it should get better.”

  • “Should” here expresses a reasonable expectation or likelihood.
  • The speaker believes that after completing their General Education (GE) classes, their experience at college will improve — perhaps because they’ll get to take more interesting or career-related courses.

So the sentence means:

“I expect things to improve once I’m done with my general education courses.”

3. Brief explanation about GE (General Education):

General Education (GE) refers to a set of broad, introductory courses that all students are usually required to take, regardless of their major. These often include:

  • English composition
  • Math
  • Natural sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities
  • Physical education

GE courses are designed to give students a well-rounded education and help them develop general skills like writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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Thank you so much, Torsten :rose:
Very nice.

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