Lower Columbia College Reviews
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Dana from Kelso, WA
01/16/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students LOCALS. If you live in Cowlitz County, Washington, or just across the river in Oregon, LCC is great because it is at a convenient location close to home. MONEYSAVERS. If you are looking to save money in the long run, going to our local community college is a good plan. SOCIAL STUDENTS. No matter how old you are you will probably be able to make friends here. There are students of all ages and nationalities.
Tips for prospective students Many classes have in class or distance ed options! There are a lot of vocational classes (such as automechanics) in addition to academic classes. LCC has one of the best nursing programs in the state.
Bang for the buck It has been costing me about $1100 per quarter, give or take. That is a much better deal than university tuition, and if you take the right classes they will transfer to a university anyway.
Am enjoying being here I love meeting people from all walks of life. LCC is the hub where they all come together. LCC hired me to tutor in four subjects, and it is the most fulfilling job I have ever had! Helping people=grand.
Am learning a lot LCC offers most of the classes required for my transfer, all but one. I am a self-motivated learner and LCC offers math lab courses and self-paced learning options that allow me to work at my own pace, which is very helpful for me. On one hand, I take math a little bit slower just to make sure I'm getting it, and on the other hand I zoom like a racecar through Spanish.
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Mahal from Longview, WA
07/08/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students LCC is a great campus for local Cowlitz county, Clark County, and Columbia county students, because its close to home and a great community college with lots to offer.
Tips for prospective students If you are thinking about becoming a red devil/ LCC student you should come into the admissions center and talk to one of the many wonderful advisors, because they can help you determine what classes you will need to take for your major and other useful things. Also in the admissions center you can take the compass test which helps determine what level of math, science, and english classes you should start off with.
Bang for the buck I am a full time student which mean on average I take about 15 credits a quarter, and for 15 credits my tuition is about $1,200 a quarter. This is a pretty good deal since that includes my books too which can be purchased used at the bookstore or online. Also your tuition covers the use of the school library, learning center, computer labs, and the gym.
Am enjoying being here LCC is a very fun community college to go to, because there are always fun things going on around campus. There are many different clubs you can join which allows you to connect with other students. I am part of Multicultural club, which is a club that tries to promote diversity around the campus and our community. Many clubs host events around campus, so you can always find something to do in between classes or during your free time.
Am learning a lot Lower Columbia College (LCC) offers great classes that are required to get into the nursing program. They also offer the classes in a variety of ways so that all types of students can take them. For example they have online classes, night classes, early morning classes, etc. Another great thing is they have the learning center which is pretty much like a tutoring center. So, if you need help with any of your classes you can come in and a specialized tutor will help you with your problems. They can also help you learn how to study for big finals or tests which can come in handy.
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Molly from Kelso, WA
01/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety Small and safe.
Greek Life None. This is a community college.
Bang for the buck Like I said, The Running Start program is a great deal! Tuition is reasonable and fees are pretty low. Probably why people choose to stay in our town and go to school.
What to do for fun Walk The Lake (Sacajawea that is), go to one of the rivers, or the mountains, see a movie or hang out with friends.
Food and Dining Good cafeteria.
Dorm Life No dorms. This is a community college.
Academic Rigor There is a level for everyone.
Tips for prospective students Leave the high school drama and work ethics behind. Time to grow up and become part of the adult world.
In three sentences Great school. Great instructors. The Running Start program is a great deal!
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Gwynn from Longview, WA
03/27/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very visible security team.
Greek Life Phi Theta Kappa
Clubs and Activities Tons of clubs and student activities. More than I have time for!
Great for these types of students Non-traditional (older students).
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus For a small college in the middle of town--it's pretty, and welcoming. There is a huge online catalog and I've had great experiences with online courses. There are a lot of older students and many students from the 12 Step community.
Bang for the buck I'm going to a junior college to save money. I feel like I'm getting a good value for my money. However the school is not ranked super high, so I am compromising somewhat. I figure I'll make up for that with my next steps in schools.
What to do for fun LCC is close to shops, theaters, and recreational outlets.
Food and Dining Lots of food choices close by, the cafeteria is pretty good, but kind of spendy for the average student. The espresso stand is great!
Dorm Life no dorms.
Academic Rigor Excellent coursework and very challenging--particularly the humanities courses and general liberal arts studies.
Tips for prospective students Find a student who is experienced at LCC and buddy up. I have learned more about how to negotiate the Financial Aid world from other students than from anyone else.
In three sentences The quality of coursework is very demanding for a junior college and challenging. The instructors are excellent and very progressive. However some of the systems in place are a bit daunting for college students. But to their credit the school is working hard to improve.
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Alex from Longview, WA
05/29/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 11
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are many clubs and activities that go on, so it's not hard to find something to do that might interest you.
Food and Dining They have good food at fair prices, but on campus there is only one place to choose from unless you want a vending machine. But the choices are fairly good.
Dorm Life This is a one because there are no dorms.
Academic Rigor It's easy to get things done, but only if you are on task. Three isn't much push for personal improvement.
Tips for prospective students Know what you want to do when you get here. Often it is hard to get help unless you know exactly what you need or unless you have a teacher you can speak with about the matter.
In three sentences Lower columbia college is a nice transition school. It helps you get to where you need to go, and the faculty are very helpful. Overall, this school is adequate.
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David from Kelso, WA
06/15/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security is all around, they aren't as strict on smoking laws as I wish they were but they have retrieved several of my lost goods so I appreciate the security.
Clubs and Activities The school has so many clubs available. I constantly see the fencing club in hallways or outside practicing their jabs; I hope to get involved next year. As for the rest, I have already gone into detail about the clubs and activities at the What I Do For Fun section.
Great for these types of students Students wanting to get started in College. Students not knowing where to start. Students not knowing where to focus their career. Students that like getting really involved or stay out of the picture. Honestly, I would recommend this school to anyone. Their gym could use some sprucing up and so could their food supply but other than that it is a really good College!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There aren't really any unusual traditions or locations on campus, I have only attended one college so I'd have to ask what one means by unusual traditions or locations. I spent most of my time in the library, I wouldn't say that is an unusual location though.
Bang for the buck The Clark Community College I heard is cheaper but I believe LCC has them beat. The only place I believe Clark would have them beat is the Gym and Cafeteria; however, I have not been to any other Colleges so it is hard for me to give a solid recommendation.
What to do for fun What I did for fun on campus was got involved in programs and activities. The school had several choir and dance shows, which are always fun to watch. The school also set up activities outside in the sun i.e. The Hawaiian Luau and The Red Devil Days. The program I had gotten involved in near the end of 2012 was the LCC Insanity Challenge. Lower Columbia hosted the Insanity challenge by Beachbody every Monday-Friday 12-1Pm and 5-6Pm; I attended the 5-6Pm. I had previously finished P90X and was looking for even more so this program was right up my alley and I enjoyed it all the way to the end!
Food and Dining The food and dining; there is a cafeteria in the student center. That is where most people get their food and eat, others go off campus to one of the many fast food places. I have a pretty strict diet so I just bring my own lunch, the school has microwaves set up in the library and student center, which I found very useful for my food. The prices are a bit high on the food as well so I wouldn't recommend eating the schools food, unless willing to spend a little extra cash.
Dorm Life There were no dorms, that I was aware of. So I suppose it would be a one star?
Academic Rigor I believe all the resources and materials were present in order to higher my education.
Tips for prospective students I would recommend buying text books early, before the quarter, and becoming familiar with the book beforehand. Prospective students should ask around about which teachers they should take; students who have taken a teacher they felt hindered their learning will surely warn you. Don't be afraid to use the instructors in the library, who cares what it makes a person look like. The instructors are placed there to help educate, and it would be wise to take full advantage of that if ever stumbling on a problem or essay. Ask the reference librarians for help on understanding library databases, these things are very helpful for research of any kind. Lastly, get involved! There are tons of clubs that can be participated in and tons of new people to be acquainted with!
In three sentences The school is a very optimistic place. Within the school are many opportunities. I enjoy attending this school because of all the resources available to me as a student.
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Jessica from Kelso, WA
07/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety There is no bullying or anything that I know of at LCC.
Clubs and Activities LCC has a great baseball program and also a very good debate team.
Great for these types of students It's a great school for transfer students. It will get you used to college courses without completely overwhelming you.
Bang for the buck It's really just a great school. The people are all friendly and it has a relaxed atmosphere for the most part.
What to do for fun I would definetly sign up for a sport or club. They have a great baseball program there. In fact, Derrick Salberg made a game winning catch for LCC that ended up on ESPN!
Food and Dining The caferteria makes excellent food and the prices are very affordable. They even have a little coffee shop inside!
Dorm Life Unfortunately because it is a smaller community college there are no dorms.
Academic Rigor The classes I have taken so far have ranged from easy to intriguingly difficult.
Tips for prospective students I would suggest to always remember deadlines because they tend to be very strict on them, and of course be on time to your classes and appointments.
In three sentences Lower Columbia College is a small community college. The teachers and students are all very friendly and they offer a large variety of courses. I would give Lower Columbia College a rating of three out of four stars.
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Clatskanie, OR
08/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety Employees drive golf carts around everywhere. I feel very safe here.
What to do for fun They have different activities fairly often. Plays, art exhibits, poetry readings.
Food and Dining I wish the cafeteria had a larger variety of choices.
Academic Rigor The teachers here give a lot of work!
Tips for prospective students Get everything turned in as early as possible to register. Classes fill up fast.
In three sentences I have had a good experience here so far. There have been some very helpful people here. There have also been some people who are student workers that potentially need more training.
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Ashlie from kalama, WA
11/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 11
Categories Comments Food and Dining There is a cafeteria, its not the worst but not the greatest. Other options for dining are nearby though.
Dorm Life No dorms
Tips for prospective students Pay atttention, participation and attendance is graded with 98% of the teachers so go to class, get there around 7 if you want a really good parking spot or take evening classes.
In three sentences Classes at Lower Columbia College are small and most of the teachers are very friendly and willing to do whatever they can. the environment is friendly and comfortable. the parking however is extremely limited.
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Rick from Kelso, WA
12/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 11
Categories Comments Campus Safety It seems like a very safe college.
Clubs and Activities Open for clubs, they have several. I've not engaged in any yet.
Great for these types of students Nursing, mechanics, english, & math, good starter school.
What to do for fun There is a lot to do. I'm just studying at this time.
Food and Dining OK, I guess!
Dorm Life Don't live in dorm. one star
Academic Rigor So fair it seems fast pace, at least two hours of homework for every one hour class time. Three Stars.
Tips for prospective students Enjoy what you can learn, it will help you learn.
In three sentences Lower Columbia College seems to let you know your options in study. It seems to be a good college just started there. Everything is easy to find.
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Mikayla from Kelso, WA
06/12/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun See the plays, bands, choirs play in the auditorium. Join clubs if they have what you're looking for.
Food and Dining Cafeteria has only a small amount of choices but the campus is across the street from stores and restaurants.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Academic Rigor The courses are usually in the 100-200 range because it is usually a transfer college.
Tips for prospective students Study hard and often and it will pay off.
In three sentences Very small classes which helps you learn more than in a large classroom. The classes are taught well and the instructors are very helpful. Only bad thing is there is not very many clubs/activities.
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