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New River Community and Technical College Reviews

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• Timothy from Summersville, WV

  12/06/2009

  Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	that live in the Nicholas County area.
  Tips for prospective students	Be prepared evey day for class

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• Michele from beckley, WV

  04/11/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	Very safe and community enviroment.
  Greek Life	unknown
  Clubs and Activities	Anything you want, they probably offer or will start up.
  Great for these types of students	Anyone wishing to continue or expand their knowledge and skills, even if it may have been years since you've been in a class room.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	Must check out the Spring banquets!
  Bang for the buck	They will push you, but it is only to make you ready for real life.
  What to do for fun	Anything you can think of is offerend in the area.
  Food and Dining	Offer tons of free events.
  Dorm Life	no dorms here.
  Academic Rigor	They will push you to leanr and expand your knowledge , but it's for the best.
  Tips for prospective students	Get up and start your schooling it will be over before you know it. Work hard and play later.
  In three sentences	What a wonderful experience to attend school in your back yard to gain knowledge and skills while remaning close to your friends,family, and everything you love about home.

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• Vanessa from Peterstown, WV

  04/28/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  3 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  What to do for fun	They don't really have anything for fun.
  Food and Dining	They don't have any food.
  Dorm Life	I live off campus.
  Academic Rigor	In any school you have to do the work. It takes real effort to make good greats.
  Tips for prospective students	Don't give up. It takes time to get your paper work done. When you are done it will all be worth it.
  In three sentences	New river is a very good school. They have a smaller campus. Which is good for first time students.

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• Leslie from Danese, WV

  08/17/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  4 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	I feel very safe when I am at this campus. When you walk in there is a desk and someone is always there. I'm sure there are security cameras all around.
  Clubs and Activities	There are some clubs and activities available but I haven't had a chance to check into them. I know that during the summer the students did some drawings. The students fed us lunch one day and that was nice.
  Great for these types of students	This college is ideal for any of all ages to further their education. I feel right at home with the mixture of different ages at the college. Great for some who may struggle because of the many tutors they have available.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	There is a conference room and they have a family fun film night. I haven't had a chance to attend but it sounds interesting. They have social outings from time to time. Since I'm a freshman I guess I will know more at a later time.
  Bang for the buck	I really like the friendliness of the staff and students at this college. They are very helpful and there is never a dumb question. If they don't know the answer to your question they will track someone down that has the answers you need.
  What to do for fun	I have seen a basketball ring outside. I don't think we have fun on our mind when we get to campus. The atmosphere is light but the main struture of the campus is for learning and helping one another achieve our dreams.
  Food and Dining	Oh, you mean the vending machines. There is not a cafeteria or dining room at this facility. There are plenty of nearby restaurants to eat at.
  Dorm Life	There are not any dorms at this facility at this time. I haven't heard of any plans for any in the future. Perhaps because it is a community college there will be no plans for a dorm.
  Academic Rigor	I took two summer classes and really enjoyed the pace. These classes were five weeks long so I don't think the pace would be quit as fast in the fall. There were many tutors available for additional help at no extra cost to you the student.
  Tips for prospective students	If you are a prospective student, look at the catalog on their website to see what they offer. Orentation day was very helpful for me. The Dean and staff are very friendly.
  In three sentences	New River Community and Technical College is a great campus. The people are very friendly and helpful. The professors are very professional and helpful.

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• Arron from Midway, WV

  09/05/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  5 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	New River is great for working student and students that have families that they have to care for.
  What to do for fun	Play football and basketball.
  Food and Dining	They do not offer these services.
  Dorm Life	I live at home.
  Academic Rigor	New River offers a variet you prepared for the variety of classes that both challenge you and get you prepared for the future.
  Tips for prospective students	Sign up early so that you have everything in place when classes start.
  In three sentences	New River is close to home. It is very affordable. Just overall a good place to start your higher education.

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• Jacob from Summersville, WV

  09/29/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  6 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	The locations of the chain of New River Community colleges are all in relatively safe locations, with friendly residents. College security is not present though on the downside.
  Greek Life	not present
  Clubs and Activities	student government association student tutoring services
  Great for these types of students	parents employed persons low income families
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	none are present
  Bang for the buck	New River is an excellent choice for special case students such as: parents, employees, or any other scenario.
  What to do for fun	Well the best thing that one could do is make friends with fellow students. The only recreation is occasional organized events such as a movie night. Beyond that possibilities are limited.
  Food and Dining	The only time that food is provided is on special occasions or if someone brings food.
  Dorm Life	This is a community college so one must find their own means of housing.
  Academic Rigor	The professors are reasonable with the workload they give. They understand that many students are parents, have jobs, or other matters present in their life.
  Tips for prospective students	A prospective student should be prepared take notes and budget their time. Although there are many errors in the financial aid and business offices. Do not expect any easy ride since it is a community college. The academics are up to par with any university in the country. The instructors are passionate and educated about the subjects they teach.
  In three sentences	A good experience for anyone who lives close to one. The staff cares about the well-being of the students. Perfect for anyone who has to schedule around work.

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• Holli from Fenwick, WV

  12/27/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  7 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	New River is a great school for students who don't want to go to a big school. New River is a smaller school where you can get a lot of one on one time with teachers if you need to. It is very personalized, that is why i chose to attend this school.
  What to do for fun	Well, New river is located in the city so between classes there are plenty of restaurants and fast food places to go eat at. There is also a movie theater, golf course, and clothing outlets.
  Food and Dining	New river does not have a kitchen or anything like that where students can get food, but they do sometimes have pizza and or cookies at the main hallway of the school for students to eat. That is why i gave them three stars because that is a very nice gesture for them to have snacks for the students to eat on.
  Dorm Life	New River does not have dorms on there campus, so that's why I only gave one star. It is located in the city so there would not really be any room to put dorms on campus.
  Academic Rigor	Four out of five stars due to the fact that no school is perfect in my eys. Every school along with every person has at least one flaw.
  Tips for prospective students	If you plan on attending New River, then i highly suggest you follow through with that plan. It is a great school, you will love the teachers, and everyone is very nice.
  In three sentences	New River is a great school in my opinion. There are great teachers there who know what they are doing and it is not a bigger school so you don't have as much opportunity to get lost on campus. I plan to pursue my degree there because it is such a great school.

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• Brandon from Beckley, WV

  01/28/2013

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  8 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	they have a security guard but beyond that...
  Greek Life	none that im aware of
  Clubs and Activities	model UN and SGA
  Bang for the buck	most credits transfer.
  What to do for fun	small town community 2yr college
  Food and Dining	no cafe
  Dorm Life	there are no dorms
  Academic Rigor	ive found that every class is easy
  Tips for prospective students	find: cheap housing, cheap car w/snow tires, part time job.
  In three sentences	a cheap real college education. close to I-77 and town majority of faculty are easily accessible

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• Crystal from Summersville, WV

  05/14/2013

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  9 of 9

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	very safe
  Greek Life	Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  Clubs and Activities	It's great to get involved in something.
  Great for these types of students	Great for all types of students.
  Bang for the buck	I highly recommend this school. Going in I was worried about the value of education I would recieve. The faculty here make sure you are prepared and ready when you leave their classes. Great experience.
  What to do for fun	NRCTC offers a variety of social functions thorughout the year, but we also have an arena, movie theater, and tons of places to shop in the community.
  Food and Dining	we have great restaurants in the area.
  Dorm Life	no dorms available at my campus
  Academic Rigor	Very Challenging, but the instructors are great.
  Tips for prospective students	Study Hard Watch for deadlines for financial aid and other activities. Get involved in something.
  In three sentences	NRCTC is a challenge. NRCTC has great instructors. NRCTC have great social functions for a community college.

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