Sierra Nevada College (SNC) Reviews
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Kayla from Burbank, CA
10/26/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students People who love the mountains and enjoy a small school environment will love it here!
Tips for prospective students Check out the campus, it's gorgeous! I am not a student there so I don't really have much more than that.
Bang for the buck It is a private school and it can be pricey but there are a lot of institutional scholarships available. Also surprisingly a lot of little extras are free like parking, paper for printing, passes to the nearby fitness center and as I mentioned earlier, the outdoor adventure trips. It may not seem like a lot but those things can add up quickly at other colleges,especially if you get parking tickets and before you know it you could paying private school prices for public school.
Will enjoy being here They have a lot of outdoor adventure programs that are free or cost very little including shopping trips to San Francisco, Snowboarding/Skiing, and summer activities like rafting and fishing trips. I also found that a lot of students call their teachers by their first name.
Will learn a lot This school is very small and therefore very hands on. They give you a well rounded education in business, entrepreneurship, and some arts and sciences,even though your major may not necessarily involve those subjects. They like to give a very broad education so that you can leave college able to succeed in either getting a job in your field or creating one.
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Thomas from Two Rivers, WI
11/30/2009Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
3 out of 5 people found this review useful. 2 of 9
Categories Comments Will enjoy being here I will enjoy being here because it looks like a nice learning enviroment, and not only do they have ski resorts close but you can also go skiing there and snowboarding.
Will learn a lot I think that I will learn a lot about business and how to run one and about all the financial aspects would be needed in runnin a business
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Ethan from Whiteriver, AZ
04/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety The college is very safe, thats all I can say.
Clubs and Activities Many differnt kinds of clubs and activies that go on.
Great for these types of students Great for anykinds of students.
What to do for fun I like going on class trips and hanging out with friends.
Food and Dining The college food is great, many different kinds to pick from and changes everyday.
Dorm Life The dorms are always good clean, I enjoy it and would think that anyone else would too.
Academic Rigor The classes are great and the teachers really help and under stand you.
Tips for prospective students Your up for many changes and meeting new people.
In three sentences Sierra Nevada College has change my life in many ways. I love the college because its its a great place. I would tell other students about this college.
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Carol from Anacortes, WA
07/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 4 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety Extremely safe town. Campus has security at night.
Greek Life None.
Clubs and Activities We are not sort on activities at all, as I have mentioned. We do also offer a variety of clubs and it isn't hard to get one going!
Great for these types of students SNC is great for students who want a small school setting with small classes. It is also the perfect school for outdoors people or people big into skiing!
Bang for the buck The school is pricey but almost all school trips are at little to no cost the the students above tuition! Trips like... Six Flags, White Water Rafting, and two formal dances a year!
What to do for fun There is so much to do at SNC! Between the school trips, location near San Francisco, Reno, and Sacramento, and the Lake Tahoe Basin you will never be short on things to do!
Food and Dining The food gets old by the end of the year but as far as dinning hall food goes its better than most. There is also always a vegetarian option!
Dorm Life Dorm life is great! The housing staff works hard to make the dorms feel like a home! Each room has its own bathroom and they are quite large!
Academic Rigor The professors challenge you to be active in your own education. They ask you to be involved and engaged in classes. However, the homework load in to too much. You will still have time for skiing, boarding, and any other outdoor activities!
Tips for prospective students Communicate with your admissions counselor! They are friendly, helpful, and most have graduated from SNC. Also, should you choose to attend, get involved! The campus is small and SNC is a very tight community so it is easy to get to know everyone very quickly!
In three sentences SNC Is a truly unique four year private liberal arts college! With solid professors experienced in their fields, you can't beat the education. With the schools location being in Lake Tahoe you can also enjoy the best recreation of the Sierras!
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Brendan from Bellevue, WA
05/31/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
0 out of 4 people found this review useful. 5 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Those that are interested in snow sports industry as a career
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Heather from Incline Village, NV
03/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 3 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 6 of 9
Categories Comments What to do for fun skiing,snowboard,climbing.kayaking.hiking,biking, anything and everything
Food and Dining smells good
Dorm Life Never lived in a dorm
Tips for prospective students take Lynn Gillette
In three sentences It's a great school. you get toons of one on one, and they really push you to excel.
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Sharhesa from Boise, ID
06/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
0 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very very safe and small.
Clubs and Activities There are alot of clubs. like Clay club, native american club, first generation club, sustianability club, and thats all i can think about.
Great for these types of students Out Door enthusiasts, art people, environmental people, there are a lot of foreign exchange students, inquisative alternative thinkers.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The orientation at the beginning of the year is a back packing trip around the mountains.... its rad!!!
Bang for the buck The life style is perfect for college studies, you are given a very involve, intensive, exciting, experiential learning experience at SNC.
What to do for fun Ski, Snowboard, hike, epic bike packing, Mountain bike, beach in the summer, south lake for casino and music. It is a very beautiful place to live.
Food and Dining It is not the greatest. brought to you by sodexo, which is not Eco- friendly.
Dorm Life Nice dorms. all equipped with room furniture, Internet, heated floors. i hear its a typical door set up.
Academic Rigor Its an unfolding process of progression. The semester builds upon its self really well. you have to work though there is no doubt about it.
Tips for prospective students Be prepared for snow. If you like to snowboard or ski, beaches in the summer, this is the spot. The resources in the community are limited, that makes finding work a bit tough.
In three sentences SNC is a great Liberal Arts College. It deliveres the true essance of learning, and out of the box thinking. The school is a small, mellow environment, set up in the mountains which is perfect for some and not for others. It is a small college town amoungst retieries.The Teachers are stellar though! They are always there to talk to, due to the small school population. The food is not that good, but the ski mountains make it all worth while;)
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Judith from N Las Vegas, NV
08/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety we have security there 24/7 and all doors to the dorms are only opened if you have your room key.
Greek Life we do not have a greek life unfortunately.
Clubs and Activities Many clubs to chose from and many on campus and off campus activities are available for students
Great for these types of students environment lovers and outdoorsy students.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus no unusual traditions just traditions of any some school.
Bang for the buck if you want to attend a private 4 year college this is the one for you what you pay for is what you get out of it.
What to do for fun ALL THE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES take advantage of them!
Food and Dining you always have different options for food. if you aren't liking whats on the menu that day they always have a salad bar or a grill where there is always someone there which you can order food from
Dorm Life it can get a bit crazy but living there for your freshmen year is the best choice possible!
Academic Rigor Classes can get hard and sometimes the teachers dont care if you are trying or not. sometimes it feels as though you are on your own but all you need to do is talk to the teacher and get help from them.
Tips for prospective students 1. Keep your gpa up 2. study study study 3. always be positive!
In three sentences Sierra Nevada College is a great place to enhance your education. The teachers and students are extremely friendly and honest. A huge plus is you live in the heart of Lake Tahoe!
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Margaux from Bakersfield, CA
11/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Ski bums
What to do for fun Incline VIllage is a really small town. Friends are really important here because there are few places to go unless you go further into Nevada or Cali.
Food and Dining The food is pretty average and there are very few options for those of us who are conscious about vegetarianism, veganism, and localvore styles of food.
Academic Rigor This school is not very challenging but it is really what you make of it. There are all kinds of opportunities because many students dont take advantage of them.
Tips for prospective students If you want to major in ski business, go for it. If not, think really hard about coming here esp for those of you interested in the humanities. Great art program however.
In three sentences Sierra Nevada College is located in an AMAZING location. Great skiing, beaching, hiking, backpacking, camping, bars, festivals etc but is a very tiny college. Everyone tends to know everyone but there is a privileged attitude permeating campus. Lots of students transfer out and graduates tend to work for the school as teachers or staff members.
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