Centralia College Reviews
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Savannah from Chehalis, WA
05/11/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Anyone who needs to save up money for future university/4-year/private schools, and who otherwise aren't quite ready to leave home yet but are looking to gain some college experience and credits.
Tips for prospective students Since it's college, keep in mind that you need to work hard. But that doesn't mean that you can't have fun, too! Get to know the people in your classes, join and club, and go to whatever events you can!
Bang for the buck Community college means cheap! 12 credits (full time) is a little over $1,000, and it's easy to apply for financial aid/scholarships.
Am enjoying being here I wish the class wasn't at 8 am, but I love my teachers and how focused they are on helping you succeed. There are also lots of on and off campus activities that go on, put on by the SAAT club, and lots of them are free!
Am learning a lot I started the Music program this year, and I have actually learned more in this program than I had in all of my years in choir from 5th grade to my senior year.
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Judy from Onalaska, WA
02/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun with working and going to school there is not much time for fun.
Food and Dining my kitchen and my cooking.
Academic Rigor the books, centralia college chooses are very good they work for many different learning styles. they have helped me tremendously.
Tips for prospective students i recommend all prospective students these basic tips for going to college; go to class, listen to the teacher, take notes and most importantly do the homework.
In three sentences centralia college has many wonderful teachers. i am not an english scholar, and seriously never thought i would actually look forward to attending an english class.
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Ashleigh from Centralia, WA
03/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 14
Categories Comments Greek Life The only Greek Life on campus is the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which I am Vice President of and totally love.
Clubs and Activities There's tons of options for clubs, students can even start their own.
Bang for the buck It's a fairly inexpensive college, compared to most.
What to do for fun The student activities team is always great at planning events, including campus concerts and competitions.
Food and Dining It's a great staff with good food and a decent price.
Dorm Life It's a community college, so there are no dorms.
Tips for prospective students Always reach out to meet new people, they can always be helpful.
In three sentences It's a great college, in general. The professors are incredible and very helpful. Also a beautiful campus.
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Bryson from Winlock, WA
03/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun The college has many activities to choose from drama to athletics.
Food and Dining The food the school offers is very good. You have a menu to choose many options of foods from tacos to burgers.
Dorm Life Centralia College does not have any dorms.
Academic Rigor The classes can be made simple depending on how the student wants to work. If the student can take notes and turn in the homework on time, they will do just fine.
Tips for prospective students Apply for the scholarships the school has to offer, they help a lot!
In three sentences Centralia is a great opportunity for any student to go to. This college offers many classes that reach the needs for almost every student. I enjoy every moment I spend on this campus!
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Emily from Centralia, WA
03/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun The Student Activities Admission Team, or SAAT, always has activities going on at the college. Each spring, the hold a spring festival, with food and live music.
Food and Dining The student center at Centralia College has great, freshly cooked meals everyday, with diverse flavors. The college is situated in the downtown area, and there are many restaurants nearby.
Dorm Life There are no dormitories at Centralia College.
Academic Rigor Centralia College is very serious about academics. There are very high-level classes offered, but there are also remedial classes offered for people who need to brush up on their skills.
Tips for prospective students I would recommend taking several different types of classes your first quarter to see which type you prefer. There are normal classes in which you show up five days a week, but there are also hybrid and fully online classes. Participate in social activities!
In three sentences Centralia College is a great facility for people to begin, or return to, college life. There are classes offered in many subjects, and in many different styles. The college is also very inexpensive for the amount of education one can obtain from it.
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roxana from centralia, WA
11/13/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety very safe on campus
What to do for fun i like to go to the beach, walk my dogs, and spend time with my friends
Food and Dining bought my own food
Dorm Life i lived off campus so i don't know about this
Academic Rigor this is my first college i attended and i loved going there
Tips for prospective students a good tip for prospective students is that if you want the help it is there for you just open up and ask for it.
In three sentences i would rate this college a 10. they have good teachers and a really good programs to help you out. they also have student jobs where you can work and go to school at the same time, i would reammend this college to everybody.
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Jessica from Centralia, WA
11/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is very safe, located in a small town which seems to not have much crime in general. However, campus is also patrolled regularly and the environment is very safe.
Greek Life Phi Thetta Kappa is the honor society club offered here and I believe it is the only sorority.
Clubs and Activities TRIO is the name of the club organized to provide student support to qualifying students, there is also an international club, a pro-life club, a science club, a GSA club and a Latin Club. In addition the school offers lots of activities that vary throughout the quarter to keep students involved in campus life. Some examples include tie dye t shirt making, carnivals, raffles, movie showings on the lawn and many other events.
Great for these types of students Great for international students, christian students, conservative students, those looking to get into nursing or welding.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a clock tower on campus which is surrounded daily by those who wish to share in a prayer circle. Other than that campus life is pretty traditional here in Centralia.
Bang for the buck The tuition is very reasonable and there is a lot to enjoy about this campus and those attending. Overall my experience has been that it is worth the cost. The financial aid staff is helpful in making sure you have the buck to get the bang. Student support services help out where financial aid leaves off and in the end they make it much easier to get the education you deserve.
What to do for fun Campus being located downtown allows for easy walking access to the historic downtown area. There are coffee shops, restaurants, bars. In the summer there are multiple farmers markets in town. The public library is very close to campus. Centralia is also located directly between Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington. So if you are interested in a weekend getaway, two big cities are within an hour or so.
Food and Dining The College cafeteria features a different item each day of the week and prices are very reasonable however I prefer to eat off campus. Located very near to the downtown area so walking to a restaurant for lunch is possible. Downtown offers a variety of really great locally owned restaurants.
Dorm Life This college does not have dorms, all students live off campus.
Academic Rigor The lecture classes are challenging but offer the extra benefit of not being graded on attendance. Online courses are just as effective as in class room for certain topics. Social sciences and certain health fitness credits can easily be obtained through online programs.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to meet the deadlines for all documents needed regarding financial aid, registration etc. Meet with your adviser each quarter, they are actually very helpful. Be active! Join clubs, attend meetings and public lectures. Tour the school, make sure you know where everything is and as always make sure to be on time!
In three sentences Up to date and well kept campus. Friendly, helpful staff and teachers. Areas of study somewhat narrow.
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Lara from Centralia, WA
11/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is small and safe but I think the town might have certain neighborhoods with a lot of meth traffic. But don't most towns these days?
Clubs and Activities The psychology club just took a trip to Seattle to see the King Tut exhibit. The TRIO club is an award winning community service club.
Great for these types of students running start, low income, international, non-traditional
Bang for the buck Community colleges are a third the cost of even the most budget friendly universities. Centralia college somehow manages to attract staff that could probably work just about anywhere.
What to do for fun There are a lot of clubs, from robotics and community service to psychology. Clubs take field trips to fun places and are a good way to make friends. Olympia is only thirty minutes north, it's like a mini Seattle.
Food and Dining The cafeteria is more like a high school cafeteria, but the food is good and the staff's friendly.
Dorm Life This is a community college, so not applicable.
Tips for prospective students Keep an eye on all dates and deadlines; don't assume your advisor will keep you posted on everything. If you're low income, the TRIO program is really helpful.
In three sentences This is the top community college in Washington state. The instructors here are surprisingly skilled for a community college. The campus is cozy, and class sizes are comfortably small.
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Trista from Olympia, WA
02/24/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety The security patrols often and are quick if you have an issue.
Greek Life No greek.
Clubs and Activities I belong to several, there are many to choose from and in many areas of interest.
Great for these types of students Education and Business
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus None that I know of.
Bang for the buck I really feel like I am getting a good education!
What to do for fun I have joined many clubs on campus and they hold many fun events like movie nights and study nights.
Food and Dining it is okay, the salad bar is wonderful but some of the cooked food is not very appealing.
Dorm Life there are no dorms
Academic Rigor I really enjoy my classes, they are challenging without being overwhelming.
Tips for prospective students Be careful with financial aid, they are not very affective.
In three sentences I really enjoy the school, the staff is knowledgeable and very accomodating. I would really recommend this school for early childhood education majors.
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Ehren from Chehalis, WA
02/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety This campus has just that warm, fuzzy feeling that makes you feel like you can leave your backpack where it is when you go to the bathroom, without having to worry about anything being stolen. Really, it's a pretty peaceful place.
Clubs and Activities Wide variety of clubs for such a small campus; we have a Pro-life club, a Gay-Straight Alliance, and clubs tailored to specific majors (i.e. psychology, film).
Great for these types of students Returning or working adults won't feel as out of place here as they might in other colleges.
Bang for the buck Like any community college, it's a really good deal. AA degrees will transfer over completely, meaning colleges can't pick and choose which classes they want, they take it as a whole package. It also just started offering a bachelor's in business management, so if you want to major in that you can save even more.
What to do for fun The college hosts all kinds of interesting events. Every week they have culture cafe, today was a def poetry reading that I couldn't make it to because I had a chemistry lab, and a few weeks ago the diversity club was playing the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. There are also occassionally movies playing outside in the afternoons, sports-related parties, and after seminars and speakers they usually offer pizza or popcorn. There are also frequent plays, and this year several clubs are teaming up to host a fundraiser in which you can get entered into a drawing to throw a banana creme pie at one of several willing faculty members. For a small campus, it's a pretty interesting place if you know where to look.
Food and Dining While I don't frequent the cafeteria, though I hear very consistently that it's so-so. Close to the college, though, there are other options. Being several blocks from downtown, it's within walking distance of several above-average cafes, and 5 minute's driving distance from your average array of fast-food and walk-in restaurants (i.e. Pizza hut, Casa Ramos, etc.)
Dorm Life This is a community college, they don't have dorms. They do offer housing for international students, of course, and there are apartments hardly a block away that they rent out to students. I've never been inside so I can't say much about it besides location.
Academic Rigor Academic rigor varies considerably depending on which professor you get, for which case I would recommend looking up RateMyProfessor.com, or similar, or asking around campus for opinions. My experience has been good; I've been challenged when I want to be, but not to an unnecessary degree.
Tips for prospective students The usual: Go to class; study; Oh, and make an effort to bond with your professors, they don't bite. Say you have three tests on the same day, ask one of them if it's possible to reschedule. You'd be surprised how accommodating some of them can be.
In three sentences Friendly and welcoming community college, filled with great professors and quality classes. Just in the past few years they finished constructing a beautiful new main building with some great areas to study in, my favorite being the third floor, with glass walls in the two outside corners that give you the best view of the sky. The atmosphere is as friendly as you'll find, and the student population unusually diverse for such a small college of no more than a few thousand students.
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STEPHANIE from Chehalis, WA
03/23/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Safe school zone. Not very busy street.
Greek Life Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Clubs and Activities The international club is my favorite. I, myself is from another country, the Philippines. So i can relate to them a lot like fitting in and taste their different meals from their country!
Great for these types of students For new students who don't want to leave home yet, low-income, international students, finishing up college/GED students, running start.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Very traditional college campus. Sometimes there is some rally going on and some prayer meeting under the clock tower.
Bang for the buck very good school to start for your first year of college!
What to do for fun Clubs, movie nights, drama clubs, hispanic clubs! There is comedy night for friends and family too!
Food and Dining Healthy, fresh, and diversed! Not the same thing all the time. I love thier salad bar.
Dorm Life None that I know of. Although it would be convenient!
Academic Rigor The books help a lot of students with different work ethics and learning styles. The library has a lot of sources too!
Tips for prospective students Work and study hard. Have fun! Remember to enjoy everyday and make friends who is positive and career/goal oriented. Financial aid is not a joke either.. keep up the good work and dont lose it!
In three sentences Centralia college is very convenient if you live in the Lewis county area in Washington. If you are planing of saving money for a 4 year college and just graduated from college and do not want to leave home yet this is the place to go to. Also it is very affordable and puts you in the right classes for your degree.
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Adam from Centralia, WA
04/08/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Not very much safety needed.
Greek Life None at all.
Clubs and Activities A small assortment of clubs to choose fromm, mostly student government.
Great for these types of students Great for students who wish to do nursing/diesel tech. Also great for those who are wishing to transfer and/or take it slow and do a part time school schedule
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus None to tell.
Bang for the buck Very cheap tuition cost is what makes it s good reason to get as much as you can done here.
What to do for fun Very little activities around campus.
Food and Dining The dining consists of a small cafeteria area seeting about 100 students at a time. Not very big in terms of food service.
Dorm Life The is no dorm rooms. All housing is either in own households or surrounding apartment complexes.
Academic Rigor The average workload that you will see at a community college. No extremely hard courses and classes are reasonably light.
Tips for prospective students Do not procrastinate while here. Get what you can done in a timely matter and move one. You do not want to become stuck here.
In three sentences It is a great introductory environment to college. The proffesors are friendly and the smaller campus feel is less stressful on the newer, less confident student. Its a great start to a four year.
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Malia from Centralia, WA
04/27/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are always things to do here.
Food and Dining I do not eat at the cafe but the coffee is good!
Dorm Life We do not have dorms here.
Academic Rigor I am being focused on all my classes. I do well.
Tips for prospective students We have several programs here to fit the need. We have tutors hear for the students. Math and writing tutors, their great.
In three sentences I am currently attending college here at the Centralia College. This is my second quarter and enjoying it. I get all kinds of help here when I need it.
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Lynda
05/16/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun Join the clubs and the different activities. Tickets to the Seattle Mariners and Sounders games are offered. Many theater productions.
Food and Dining There are many fast food restaurants close by and some Asian foods.
Dorm Life I did not live in a dorm. I drive to the campus.
Academic Rigor If you do your work it is rewarding just do not procrastinate.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to register early and find out where the classes are held. Join the clubs and activities. Make sure to ask any and all questions.
In three sentences Close-knit, friendly, and small campus. Excellent teachers and staff. Limited parking and the weather changes often but rain is very common.
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