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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Samantha from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot When i first started out i knew nothing about going to college, but thanks to all the employees at Amarillo College I have learned so much about attending school.
Am enjoying being here I love the atmosphere of Amarillo College, especially in the student activities center. It's a great place to go hang out and relax, with televisions, pool tables and the student government is always looking for different activities to have.
Bang for the buck All of the teachers at Amarillo College are wonderful and super nice. They are so willing to help out every student, and are willing to make time out of class for tutoring, and will do anything to help a student out. They make the learning experience fun!
Tips for prospective students Never register for classes late! It will be very difficult to get the classes you want.
Great for these types of students High school seniors, low income students, continuing education student, students nervous about school
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April from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The best school for my educational needs. understanding proffessors who lecture with complete accuacy. A great school involved in community activities.
Tips for prospective students Do your best to not miss class. Develope good study habits and become active in the clubs A.C has.
Academic Rigor Five star school
Dorm Life There are no dorms here
Food and Dining There are several fundraiser's a month with great food
What to do for fun Clubs
Bang for the buck Great classes with a great tuition price
Great for these types of students Any type of student A.C. has something for everyone
Clubs and Activities Great clubs with awesome officers
Greek Life PTK
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Alexis from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Amarillo college is one of the top junior colleges in the nation, the teachers here a amazing they take the time to listen to your needs and take action to make improvement. It is a place where you can have tutors for free and have access to computers calculator etc. to make you succeed in the classroom. The advisors here also help tremendously, they have helped me through my first year of college in getting use to the different types of teaching skills, learning skills and studying skills!!
Tips for prospective students Always study no matter how hard the class may be. Reach for the impossible because the sky is the limit and learn about your professors in how they teach and what they require.
Dorm Life There are no dorms here so right now I live with my single mother and my little sister.
Food and Dining There are a lot of church groups that usually have free lunch on certain days and the people are nice they talk to you they ask you if you need help in anything and they always invite to any church group activities.
What to do for fun I like to travel the world, I am currently in modeling classes, I also am going to attend a dancing class for fun also.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is this place in the campus that is called The Pit and they use it to show movies during the summer.
Campus Safety This campus is very safe if something ever happened they send out e-mails text messages and phone calls to ensure there is an emergency and evacuation is needed.
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Kourtney from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Amarillo College is challenging enough to make me really work for good grades. The instructors are helpful yet strict. I enjoy AC.
What to do for fun Try intramural sports for fun.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus No, there are not any traditions.
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Kathryn from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Amarillo College is a wonderful Community College The advisor and Faculty are always willing to help in anyway and theirs doors always open to the students.
Tips for prospective students Get to know your advisor, They will save your life. Go to every class if you don't you miss an awful lot and you get behind very fast. and just Study Study Study.
Academic Rigor I give Amarillo College 5 stars. They not only listen to you, they take pride in understanding your situation and will help you in anyway possible
Dorm Life I do not use the dorms so I really cant answer this question.
What to do for fun There are many clubs and several time a year they compete against each other in friendly competition.
Bang for the buck You really get what you pay for at AC and then some.
Great for these types of students Students who dont have lots of money. They are very reasonably priced.
Clubs and Activities Their are a ton of things to do. Ac has many clubs, I myself am an active member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Campus Safety Security is one of the most important aspects of AC. They are very friendly, always around you need a hand. and Always visible to you. You hardly go a day without seeing them on campus. They are there to help you, take advantage when necessary
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Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Amarillo College is a great overall campus, offering great programs and wants to just help you get in and get out successfully!
Tips for prospective students Always go to a career adviser to talk to first! :)
Dorm Life No dorms available
Food and Dining They have a cafeteria available on the main campus, as well as vending machines on all campuses.
What to do for fun They have a large park area on the main campus! Other than that, they have a basketball team.
Bang for the buck Excellent education for so much less!
Clubs and Activities Great Variety
Campus Safety Police are everywhere
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Miranda from Hereford, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences healthy sized campus. huge, diverse student population. awesome programs with great teachers!
Tips for prospective students talk to your professors and instructors! if they know your face and have a sense of your personality then they will more readily assist you and can help you better, because they are familiar with you.
Academic Rigor what a bigger, more expensive school can offer-- ac can offer it cheaper with more individual attention available.
Dorm Life there are no dorms.
Food and Dining we used to have a cafeteria, but due to funding cuts we lost it and now only have a vendateria. there is still seating and where the kitchen once was there is now a variety of vending machines.
What to do for fun the intramurals program is one of the best in the state. the student publications are recognized every year in texas, and recently all over the south. we have 40+ clubs, most of which are popular on campus.
Bang for the buck very, very affordable classes (average is about $150) and you get an education from a college that is in the top 10 junior colleges in the nation.
Great for these types of students non-traditional, adult, with children, unsure of their major- it is so diverse it ca be a really great fit for anyone!
Clubs and Activities we have 40+ clubs and a good number of them are very popular, with events, meetings, and fundraisers going on often. there are also several campus leadership programs and honor programs.
Greek Life there is none
Campus Safety we have our own branch of the amarillo police department on campus!
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Katharine from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences amarillo college is wonderful. the instructors are engaging and helpful. the classes are challenging, yet interesting.
Tips for prospective students study, study, study. the classes are much more challenging than one expects, but if you read the material, you will do well.
Academic Rigor most of the classes are challenging, therefore keeping a student's mind working, instead of being easy to breeze through. it is never boring, and the classes continuously keep students interest.
Food and Dining there are many vending machines around, but as of late, the cafeteria has been more of a lounge since they took out the food lines.
What to do for fun amarillo college offers a variety of clubs and activities, as well as hosting movie nights and small festivals. all of them are fun, and normally work to accomodate class schedules.
Bang for the buck being a two-year college, it is quite cheap. the books may be somewhat pricy, but it's all worth it when you get that first a in a class.
Great for these types of students students who want challenges in their classes, or many quiet places to study or relax would do well here. also those who are tight on money.
Campus Safety the campus is very safe, though there are the occasional accidents in parking lots. the on-campus police do their job well.
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Kurtis from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences people there area really nice, with any problem you have they will help with it for school. atmosphere is real nice, always find something else to do after school. teachers are very hands-on with alot things for class so i really can not complain about there techniques during class.
Tips for prospective students always stay on top of your classes then you can transfer any where in the nation!
Academic Rigor everyone will work with you when you ask for the help.
Dorm Life if they had dorms..
What to do for fun go to the gym and play some basketball, or go lift weights.
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Crystal from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Most of the teachers are very helpful. It has smaller classrooms so it is easier to feel more comfortable when asking for help. All of the other students are very friendly.
Tips for prospective students Don't be to shy to ask for help!
Academic Rigor If, you study you will pass.
Dorm Life I live at home with my children so I couldn't answer that.
Food and Dining Eat a home so I can't answer.
What to do for fun I am a full time student and a mother. Also I am having a very complicated pregnancy so my children are my fun right now.
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Thomas from amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The teachers are very helpful and understanding.
Tips for prospective students Ask questions
Academic Rigor Every thing is great but always leave room for improvement
Dorm Life I do not live in droms so I don't know.
Food and Dining No cafeteria
What to do for fun They show plays and movies and give cook out
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Tammy from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot I love Amarillo College. yes, I learned a lot from this school and I recommend it to everyone. I plan on getting a few more classes out of the way starting on my bachelor degree from WTAMU, because it is a 4 yr school and very expensive, Amarillo College classes are more affordable for me right now.
Did enjoy being here Again I love this school.
Bang for the buck Yes, after applying at WTAMu and finding out how much a 4 yr school is, I plan on attending Amarillo college for a few more classes and getting the basics out of the way before entering WT
Tips for prospective students The staff and financial aid dept personell are amazing and always willing to help you
Great for these types of students Great for everyone
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Kyle from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Sure, with new information being read constantly it's hard not to learn.
Am enjoying being here Yes, fun classes and friendly staff.
Bang for the buck Definitely, one of the cheapest colleges I've seen.
Tips for prospective students Simple, do good on your TAKS/EOCs and go here! Don't forget to apply for financial aid! fafsa.gov
Great for these types of students People trying to stay close to home for their first two years to get on their feet before attending a University.
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Chantz from Amarillo, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I've learned so much already about different applications of my education here, but most of all I have come to learn more about myself while being here: Who I am, how I learn, where I really want to go.
Am enjoying being here I love the atmosphere of Amarillo College, it's small but there's always something going on. The student activities room is always a blast to be in.
Bang for the buck The classes might be harder than WT, but it's so much more affordable!
Tips for prospective students If you have any friends here, find out how some of the teachers are, I haven't found a bad one yet, but some are definitely better than others.
Great for these types of students This is a great place to start for anyone. It doesn't matter if you can be full-time or have to be part-time, this is a great place to be.
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