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Owensboro Community and Technical College Reviews

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• A local KY senior

  03/05/2012

  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 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	campus is fairly safe, and located in a rural area.
  Greek Life	no greek life available.
  Clubs and Activities	some clubs are offered.
  Great for these types of students	great for students whom want to safe money acquiring basics during their pursuit of higher education.
  Bang for the buck	community colleges are traditionally the best bang for one's buck. majority of the same classes are offered at larger schools and at octc.
  What to do for fun	there a few clubs.
  Food and Dining	a subway is on campus.
  Dorm Life	dorms are available upon request. majority of students live off-campus and attend school, since that is how traditional students attend community college.
  Academic Rigor	students should expected to apply one selves in the pursuit of their studies.
  Tips for prospective students	it is a very good bang for one's buck .
  In three sentences	octc is a good bang for one's buck. the community college offers a unique activity for students to earn a degree in while staying at home in their community.

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• Jessica from Beaver Dam, KY

  04/24/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  2 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Great for a wide range of students. Online learners or in class learners.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	The lake on campus is perfect to relax and study in between classes on pretty days.
  Tips for prospective students	Don't take on too many classes at once. Take bare minimum the first semester to get use to homework load and test.
  In three sentences	I like being able to have classes online or on campus. The classes aren't to big and tuition is fairly cheap comparatively. The teachers and counselors are very friendly and helpful.

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• Alias

  04/28/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  3 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	I think the campus is very safe. I took morning and evening classes there and I never had any trouble from anyone. No harassment or bulling I can recall.
  Greek Life	I really can't comment on this issue because it was not part of my college life.
  Clubs and Activities	Many more clubs and activities now, then it did when I first started. But I wasn't looking for that I a college. I wanted an education and for someone going back at mid life it's a great, comfortable atmosphere.
  Great for these types of students	Great for all ages of students; it has a very diverse student population
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	You check it out for yourself; you know what you like and what you want out of college. Am I right?
  Bang for the buck	Starting your college career at a community college, is a great place to begin and it provides financial savings when comparing it to the Universities. Start at Owensboro Community College and put those extra dollars away to pay at a University of your choice in the future. This way you won't have as much in student loan finances
  What to do for fun	If your young and single I'm sure there are many thing to get involved with at the campus. I returned to finish my Associate in Science this Spring. I believe the campus looks a little more livelier than when I first attended.
  Food and Dining	As far as campus food goes, when I first attended there was a subway I think or you could get things out of vending machines. I don't know how it is now, but Owensboro in general has the of my favorite places to eat and I think it's economical too.
  Dorm Life	I did not live in a dorm, so I cannot comment on what dorm life is like. I'm sure if I would have attended in my younger years then I sure I would have enjoy the traditional college life. I will give it a 3 star, because I think it would be great for the student just getting out of high school.
  Academic Rigor	I highly recommend taking all the required general education courses out of the way before starting the Nursing Program. I know it is only 9 credit a semester, but it felt like 16 to me. Apply to all the Nursing programs you can, don't put all your eggs in just 1 basket. I wish someone would have explained the amount of student that apply each session.
  Tips for prospective students	I entered the ADN Program in the fall of 2006, I graduated in May 2008. Going to college part time in the begining let me joy seeing my daughter take her first steps and a lot of other 1st time events. I was 35 years old when I started, it helped ease me back into the groove of studying and I think it prepared me well for the Nursing Program, because I had everything completed except for the nursing courses.
  In three sentences	I attended in 2004 to 2008, I worked on classes I needed for general requirements. My first year was after the birth of you daughter. I took 1course in the morning and 1 course in the afternoon. It made a difference to me on having the choices of classes and schedules. I did not want to be away from my child for long, at the first year of her life. The College made it easy to find the courses I needed and the diversity in the selection of times.

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• Brittany from Owensboro, KY

  06/19/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  4 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Tips for prospective students	Dont be afraid to ask for help or speak up when you dont understand something.
  In three sentences	OCTC is a great school, the teachers, academic counselors and tutors have been more helpful than I have ever experienced. The teachers have gone out of their way to make sure their students have everything needed for success.

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• Krystale from Hawesville, KY

  08/12/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  5 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	There are always security guards on campus during the hours of classes.
  Greek Life	There is not one
  Clubs and Activities	They have plenty of great clubs and activites. I didn't join any my first year because of my job, but i had friends who did. I do plan to get more invloved this year.
  Bang for the buck	It's a really good school for student on a budget. It helps get you on you way to a degree, without all the high cost.
  What to do for fun	Join clubs and attend on campus events. It helps you get more involved and meet new people.
  Food and Dining	I didn't really eat much in the cafeteria. It was a little too expensive. Campus in close to Frederica street which has plenty of fast food joints.
  Dorm Life	There are no dorms.
  Academic Rigor	Your basic class are pretty easy, but once you get into classes about your major they are a little more challenging.
  Tips for prospective students	Be on time. Get seat in front of classrooms. Always asks questions. Take public speaking instead of interpersonal communications, you will gain valuable and useful information. If possible don't take night classes, really hard to stay awake and get home too late.
  In three sentences	It is a great school if you learn better in a small classroom setting. Most of the teacher are really helpful and will do that they can to help. The classrooms are easy to find and a very small campus.

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• Emily from Owensboro, KY

  09/19/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  6 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  What to do for fun	Chances are, if you go to OCTC, you live in Owensboro or the surrounding area; so you already know what all there is to do here. There are several fast food places in the city. A theatre, small shopping mall, and a few bowling alleys provide some entertainment. However, people here often find ways to entertain themselves. So find a group of friends you can become tight with and hang out and create your own things to do.
  Food and Dining	I've never eaten here.
  Dorm Life	There are no dorms here.
  Academic Rigor	The courses at this school are not quite as hard as classes may be at other colleges. The basic classes are quite easy. But still, it's college, so some work has to be done. The more advanced classes are where it gets somewhat tough. Research papers have to be written, homework due every day of class. These classes can be time-consuming. Online classes are for organized people. Deadlines can sneak up on you and it's hard to have that one on one and classroom discussion that the in-class courses provide.
  Tips for prospective students	If you live in Owensboro and aren't 100% on what you want to do, I would suggest spending your first two years of school here. It saves you a ton of money. You can continue living at home and save money. If you stay for two years and end up receiving your associate's degree, you are able to transfer to any state school with your general education covered. It's really convenient for students wanting to go to a 4-year institution.
  In three sentences	This school really helped me prepare for a 4-year school. The teachers were nice and friendly and always answered any questions that I had. The small class sizes gave it a personal feeling and allowed for a lot of discussion.

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• Heather from Owensboro, KY

  03/07/2013

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  7 of 7

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	Non smoking campus
  Greek Life	None
  Clubs and Activities	All kinds
  Great for these types of students	Busy, working
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	Spring Fling
  Bang for the buck	I love this school but i want to go to a university soon
  What to do for fun	Activities
  Food and Dining	No food or dining
  Dorm Life	No dorm
  Academic Rigor	Awesome
  Tips for prospective students	It is very enjoyable and they are considerate of your needs
  In three sentences	Awesome

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