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Great Basin College Reviews

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• Morgan from Wells, NV

  07/20/2009

  Reviewer is A past student here.

  3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 1 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Great Basin is great for any student. They offer internet classes which is awesome for all those busy people trying to go back to school. They have a few campuses throughout Nevada, the main one is in Elko, NV. The staff is super friendly and the teachers have a lot to offer.
  Tips for prospective students	Be prepared to learn a lot!
  Did enjoy being here	I took mostly internet classes but, did attend one class at the Elko campus. The Elko campus is very pretty and easy to get around.

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• Amanda from Pahrump, NV

  06/15/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 2 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	The Pahrump campus is located right by Pahrump Valley High School so it gets not only the campus protection, but that of the high school. The parking lot is close by so it is a lot safer for students to go to their cars at night.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	At the end of the spring semester, they usually hold a dinner for students and their family to attend. They have drawings and good social opportunities.
  Bang for the buck	They offer their classes for cheaper; especially for high school students. They have a program called the K12 program. It is a list of all online classes that high school students can take for $40 to $50. It makes college a lot cheaper.
  What to do for fun	Great Basin College holds after hour activities. They hold dinners and activities nights. There is also a bowling alley nearby.
  Food and Dining	In Pahrump, there are a couple of food places near the college as well as vending machines inside.
  Dorm Life	I am attending the Great Basin located in Pahrump, and as far as I am aware of, it does not have any dorm housing.
  Academic Rigor	I think this school holds a good standard for being a community college. The teachers are there for students to learn and grow in each area.
  Tips for prospective students	My best advice would be to look into some of their programs. They offer a lot of valuable opportunities and they are worth investigating. I would also look at their list of degrees before taking classes. It will be a lot easier if you have a general idea of the generals that are required.
  In three sentences	Great Basin College is a wonderful place to start and education. It provides many opportunities not only for college age individuals, but also for those in high school looking to advance. Their staff cares about the students and wants them to learn and succeed and are located in many different locations.

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• Darnellene from Elko, NV

  01/13/2010

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	First time college students. As well as student who do not know what they want as a career. Great Basin college is a great place to start, even if you want to attend a university. Great Basin can give you a jump start and prepare you for a bigger school. This college is also good for people who work. A lot of on-line classes are offered, and if you ever need help a lot of the professors are willing to meat in person.
  Tips for prospective students	Be ready for fun in the classroom. Be ready to work hard, and always be prepared to learn. Oh! and camera ready, especially if you have a class with AVI sessions.
  Bang for the buck	Great Basin College is worth it, especially if you're on a tight budget. You get free tutoring, which you would have to pay for any place else. One-on-one time with professors. The week is filled with fun events as well, so you're never bored. There are so many opportunities that Great Basin has to offer.
  Am enjoying being here	I enjoy Great Basin. It's small. Everyone is really friendly. Students and staff are always willing to lend a helping hand. Also, there is always something to do. Great Basins student council always has activities planned for the students. They certain nights where you can go to the auditorium to watch a movie, with free snacks. Other nights you can head over to the gym to play basketball, tennis, along with other sports they have planned. There are plenty of clubs to get involved with as well, and if you join clubs doors for great opportunities open. Great Basin also offers student jobs, which is great, and they work great with your class schedule.
  Am learning a lot	The teachers that I have had so far all have been really great. You learn a lot because the class sizes are small, I would say around 25-30 students or less to a class. This works out great especially if you need help because you can get the one-on-one time you need with your professor. A lot of the professors are really understanding about being a college student, having to work, and go to school, even if you have kids. Great Basin also has the new EIT building, along with the ASC (Academic Success Center) where free tutoring is provided, and the tutors are wonderful. Which is a big help, especially when finals time comes around.

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• Shannon from Battle Mountain, NV

  12/31/2011

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	All kinds of students. I am a mom of 5, work full time, coach whatever sport one of my kids needs me to, and GBC always seems to fit in without hassle.
  Tips for prospective students	Enroll as soon as possible and learn how to use web campus to your advantage.
  Bang for the buck	I priced other schools and even though our tuition just went up, it is still far more affordable than others.
  Am enjoying being here	I love GBC. Everyone is helpful, friendly, and the classes are scheduled with everyone's schedule in mind.
  Am learning a lot	I amaze myself sometimes with the amount of knowledge I have gained in the year I have been going to GBC

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• Louden from Elko, NV

  04/01/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	24/7 security. The security staff is always out and about the campus.
  Greek Life	One one greek club and it is not bias
  Clubs and Activities	There is usually something going on around campus.
  Great for these types of students	Student looking to get Bach. degree from a major university
  Bang for the buck	The classes are the lowest in the state and they are offered online.
  What to do for fun	There is usually something going on around campus
  Food and Dining	The on-campus cafe is closed due to a dispute between the college and the contracted restaurant but will be up and going soon.
  Dorm Life	There is plenty or oppurtunity to meet people and sleep safely.
  Academic Rigor	There are classes that are tough and many more that do not require maximum brain power but plenty of oppurtunity to get help.
  Tips for prospective students	Apply early classes fill up fast.
  In three sentences	Great Basin College is the perfect transition college for people looking to go back to school or go to college for the first time.

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• Christian from Spring Creek, NV

  09/25/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	For anyone that cannot afford school and still needs an education in Nevada this is a good institution.
  Bang for the buck	The price for classes here are really affordable. The professors know what they teach and teach it well.
  What to do for fun	There are various things to do for fun. There are ping pong tables set up around the campus, if your a reader the library is full of books, in person and online. The campus even rents out iPads and movies.
  Food and Dining	This school has multiple places to eat. The restaurants here serve good food for not that much money. They are not as cheap as fast food, but sure do serve higher quality food.
  Dorm Life	I do not live in the dorms.
  Academic Rigor	The classes that i have taken have not been rigorous, they have been some what challenging, but have not been rigorous. This school definitely makes you think but maybe not as hard as it should.
  Tips for prospective students	Come prepared to work. It may not be the hardest or most rigorous schools out there, but you cannot just coast through the classes.
  In three sentences	Great Basin College is a budget school. That being said you get a little more than what you pay for. It is a beautiful campus with professors that know what they are teaching.

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• Lilly from Winnemucca, NV

  12/04/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  7 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Its great for people who are looking to get there classes done and out of the way.
  Tips for prospective students	Make sure to check your registration for your classes because i have been bumped out of certain classes by computer mishaps.
  In three sentences	Great Basin college has been amazing. I am currently getting my associates of the arts there, and they have been truly helpful.

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